Why not use a 3/8" female NPT to 1/4" male NPT brass reducer. They are common at hardware stores, box stores, perhaps a well equipped NAPA, and even in the assortments that you can find in Ottterzone and the like chain stores. Just google '3/8" female NPT to 1/4" male NPT reducer' . Apply some teflon tape to the threads and be done.