Abstract: A dry break coupling for connecting a pair of fluid conduits includes first and second housings adapted for connection to the respective conduits. The first housing includes a piston supported for axial sliding movement between a first position wherein fluid flow through the first housing is blocked and a second position wherein fluid is free to flow through the first housing. The second housing includes a poppet supported for axial movement between a first position wherein fluid flow through the second housing is blocked and a second position wherein fluid is free to flow through the second housing. A handle is provided on the first housing for moving the piston between the first and second positions therefor and the poppet is engaged by the piston and moved to its second position in response to axial movement of the piston from the first to the second position therefor.