PVC to Air Line

Gordonious

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I wanted to find a way to convert from PVC to air line so I can set up a drip acclimator at an LFS I just started working at last month. I suppose what I am looking for is some sort of T like the one pictured on this page, but I know I won't be able to use brass fittings as it will have salt water running through it.
They call the parts "PVC Reducing Tees (½" Slip x ½" Slip x 1/8" FPT)" and "Brass male adapters 1/8 MPT x 3/16 barb".

So my two questions to start are:
-What specificly do I need/what is it called? and
-Where can I get them? (local or online)

Thanks in advance,
Jon
 
All you had do ask me. What size do you want on the PVC side to what size air tube? Lowes and the depot carry it. They also carry it in a 90 degree bend as well.

I have the 90 degree bends at the house give me a yell and I will probably have it
 
or you can simply use a drill and tap and make your own. Use vinyl barb fittings instead of brass as you already know. I have used the drill and tap method many times, it works well;)
 
If you don't have a tap you can even drill an oversized hole in a pvc cap fitting, insert the airline barb, fill a portion of the back of cap in with 2 part epoxy to seal in the barb and glue cap onto pvc pipe
 
I wanted to do it with the proper fittings as it will be attached to a high pressure line over some carpet I don't own.(apartment) I know lots of ways I could have ghetto rigged it, but wanted to see what people could come up with fitting wise.
 
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