--- title: Three Questions to Ask When Determining the Quality of Brass Fittings description: 3 questions to ask to help you determine whether a brass fitting is of good quality for your application and standards. --- [![Genfitllc](https://blog.genfitllc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Genfitllc_October2022/images/genfit_logo.png?width=1000&name=genfit_logo.png "Genfitllc")](https://genfitllc.com/) View Our Products - Categories - [AIR BRAKE FITTINGS](https://genfitllc.com/air-brake-fittings/) - [AIR BRAKE FITTINGS](https://genfitllc.com/air-brake-fittings/) - [AIR BRAKE FOR NYLON](https://genfitllc.com/air-brake-fittings/air-brake-for-nylon/) - [Sleeve](https://genfitllc.com/brass-fittings/air-brake-for-nylon/new-category/) - [Nut](https://genfitllc.com/brass-fittings/air-brake-for-nylon/nut/) - [Straight Union](https://genfitllc.com/brass-fittings/air-brake-for-nylon/straight-union/) - [Union Tee](https://genfitllc.com/brass-fittings/air-brake-for-nylon/union-tee/) - [90' Union Elbow](https://genfitllc.com/brass-fittings/air-brake-for-nylon/90-union-elbow/) - 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But do you know how to determine whether a brass fitting is of good quality for your application and standards? We’ve come up with 3 simple questions that might help you determine the quality of brass fittings. 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