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I am trying to connect an under counter Reverse Osmosis ( R.O. ) filter inlet line (red 1/4" tubing) to the cold water supply line (3/8" black tubing in picture) under my kitchen sink.

Can anyone help me figure out what sort of Tee/adapter fitting I need to get this done?

Obviously I still need the black cold water supply line to feed the sink faucet as well as this red R.O. Filter inlet line.

I also want the shut-off valve to be in the line to the R.O. filter.

Thanks!

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RO inlet

Additional pictures here showing sizes of connections: https://i.stack.imgur.com/nuXhV.jpg https://i.stack.imgur.com/ze4gc.jpg https://i.stack.imgur.com/F7nlz.jpg

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You need a tee that has two females and one male. The typical size for this situation is 3/8" or 1/2", you note that you have 3/8"

Use Teflon tape on the threads too.

Note that one of the images below is 2M1F but is otherwise visually representative of what you need

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    Don't use teflon tape on compression fittings or fittings that have an O-ring. Those seal in other ways. Most connectors of this type will be one of those 2, so most likely no need for teflon tape in this case.
    – PhilippNagel
    Aug 27, 2020 at 18:38

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