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3/8 in natural-gas grill hose and quick-disconnect guide

A 3/8 in label is only one part of the match. The socket, plug profile, gas rating, pressure, flow, shutoff design, and appliance approval must agree.

This page coversNatural-gas-rated 3/8 in nominal quick disconnect with matching socket and plug profile
Connector pictures

Compare the photographs and illustrations

A picture can help identify the connector family. It cannot measure a thread, establish pressure, or prove that a part belongs on your appliance. Manufacturer references are linked below each example.

Technical illustration of a matching 3/8 inch gas quick-disconnect socket and plug shown apartTechnical illustration
A verified 3/8 in gas socket and matching plug shown apart. Plug profiles and shutoff designs vary, so this example cannot prove that another pair matches. This is not a dimensional drawing.Original Grill Hose technical illustration · Geometry references: MB Sturgis SKUs 104406 and 401207
Detachable natural-gas or LP appliance hose connection

Gas quick disconnect

Sliding socket collar that receives a matching plug, often in 3/8 in or 1/2 in nominal sizes.

Size, fuel rating, flow capacity, plug profile, and shutoff design must all match; appearance is not enough.
Traceable manufacturer referencesManufacturer reference for the illustrated 3/8 in gas socketMB Sturgis 104406, 3/8 in gas quick disconnect x 3/8 in FNPTManufacturer reference for the matching illustrated plugMB Sturgis 401207, 3/8 in male plug x 3/8 in FNPTManufacturer photograph of a 3/8 in outdoor gas quick disconnectDormont 20D-KIT12, 3/8 in outdoor gas connector kitManufacturer photograph of a 1/2 in natural-gas quick disconnectMB Sturgis 1/2 in natural-gas quick-disconnect kit

Confirm every one of these

  • The appliance was factory-built for natural gas and is not being converted through a hose change.
  • The manual and gas supply both confirm 3/8 in nominal size, pressure, capacity, plug profile, and shutoff arrangement.
  • The connection and installation comply with manufacturer instructions and local requirements.
Five checks before shopping

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Products with published specifications

Manufacturer-specified products

These are manufacturer products for stated models or uses. They are not universal hoses. Check the source and your exact appliance before buying.

Compatibility not verified.

We do not have a single verified product for this category. Product pages often leave out pressure, mating profile, capacity, certification, or model coverage. Use the guided comparison only after confirming those details in current documentation.

Sources

Sources reviewed

Mr. Heater 3/8 in gas quick-connector example NFPA grilling safety guidance
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