Can some identify this joint? I have a tank cross with a weird coupling.

[Rzupancic]

I replace my vertical pressure tank yesterday. I expected a coupling between the tank and the cross, but instead there is an usual joint on the cross with two screws. I was able to loosen the screws and the pipe spins allowing me to separate the threaded fitting. When I got everything back together, it is slightly dripping from that joint. I assume there are some internal O rings, but I have no idea. Seems similar to a shark bite or quick connect but I couldn’t seperate the pipe from the cross. I am guessing the whole thing needs replaced but wanted to see if anyone had a suggestion to address leak first.
Thanks in advance even if you can confirm it is proprietary garbage that needs replaced.

Also ignore the teflon tape on it- I was just seeing if I could shove it in - there is no threading/groove exposed.

 

[Fitter30]

Never seen one. 5 openings? Has to be some special fitting. What is it on? What does each opening serve?

 

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[Reach4]

What is it on? What does each opening serve?

Function is a manifold to connect a pressure tank, pressure gauge, output valve, pressure relief, input from well pump, pressure gauge. Pick 5, but the pressure switch and pressure gauge could be on the same port with a tee.

You especially want the pressure switch to see the same pressure as the pressure tank.

The common gadget for this function is called a "tank tee", but this one may be for a smaller tank.

 

[Fitter30]

Teflon tape the screw.

 

[Fitter30]

Looked at some sites after Google brass cross with a side outlet. Didnt see your fitting. Female threaded cross then drill and tap a 5 th outlet.

 

[Bannerman]

Female threaded cross then drill and tap a 5 th outlet.

No need to drill or tap 2 additional 1/4" holes.

Could use a 1/2" Female threaded tee, connected to the cross using a close 1/2" nipple, placed between the cross and the drain valve, with the branch of the 'T' pointing upward, bushed down to accept the 1/4" diameter brass nipple which is further Teed to connect both the pressure switch and pressure gauge.

Probably simpler to replace the cross and the nipple connected to the tank, with a readily available Tank Tee, which typically will be already equipped with 2-3/4", 2-1/2", & 2-1/4" NPT connections in addition to the tank connection.