Teehandle Drain Valve - .25"

Features

• T‑handle operation: Manual tee‑handle for quick open/close control in the field.
• Thread size: 0.25–18 (industry‑standard 0.25‑18 NPT thread form uses 18 threads per inch).
• Male pipe thread (MPT): 0.25 in MPT connection for common air/brake and utility drain points.
• Brass construction: Durable brass body commonly specified for T‑handle drain cocks of this cross‑reference (18KC).
• Lightweight: Approx. 68 g for easy panel or tank‑port mounting.

What is it?

The 18KC is a compact, manually operated tee‑handle drain valve used to drain moisture or bleed air from tanks and lines. Couplings Company lists it as an air brake drain cock with a 0.25–18 thread and 68 g weight

How is it used?

• Install the valve into a 0.25‑18 tapered pipe thread port (NPT form, 18 TPI). Open/close by turning the tee‑handle to vent condensate or air from the system.
• Typical use cases include draining air reservoirs / compressor tanks and utility drain points on mobile equipment and shop air systems; comparable T‑handle drain cocks are widely used for low‑pressure air, water, and fluids

Maintenance information

• Routine draining: Open the valve on a schedule suitable for your operating environment to remove condensate and prevent corrosion or freeze damage.
• Thread sealant: When installing in NPT ports, apply appropriate pipe thread sealant/tape to achieve a leak‑tight seal
• Inspection: Periodically check for wear, debris, or leakage and verify smooth tee‑handle movement.

What is it used with?

• Compressed air tanks / air brake reservoirs and low‑pressure fluid lines that require manual draining; 18KC cross‑reference listings and comparable products show common use in these systems.
• Fire apparatus drain circuits (for draining discharge/suction lines) often use similar T‑handle or quarter‑turn drain valves.