Anderson Metals 736113-0248 Brass Pipe Nipple 3 in Npt

Product Description

The ANDERSON METALS 736113-0248 is a close-tolerance brass pipe nipple machined from lead-free red brass and threaded on both ends with NPT threads. At 3 inches overall length, this nipple is sized for short-run connections in plumbing, HVAC, and gas distribution piping systems. It weighs approximately 0.06 pounds, making it easy to handle during tight-space installations. The lead-free red brass construction meets modern potable water compliance requirements. Licensed plumbers and HVAC pipefitters reach for this fitting when extending threaded runs, connecting valves, or adapting threaded components in both residential and light commercial systems.

This nipple is suitable for residential and light commercial plumbing, hydronic heating, compressed air, and gas piping applications where an NPT-threaded, short-run nipple is required. The 3-inch OAL makes it appropriate for applications where a close nipple is too short but a longer extension would add unnecessary pipe run. Its red brass composition resists dezincification and is compatible with a broad range of fluid media commonly found in trade piping systems.

Key Features

• Lead-free red brass construction meets potable water compliance requirements
• NPT threads on both ends for standard male-to-female threaded connections
• 3-inch overall length suits short-extension and valve-connection applications
• Dezincification-resistant red brass alloy for durability in wet and corrosive environments
• Lightweight at 0.06 pounds for easy single-hand installation in confined spaces

Compatibility

Designed as a standard NPT-threaded brass pipe nipple for use in any system accepting 3-inch OAL male NPT fittings in plumbing, HVAC, or gas distribution piping.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed plumber or HVAC pipefitter in accordance with local plumbing codes and the International Plumbing Code (IPC) or International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as applicable. Shut off the water or gas supply and depressurize the line before threading the nipple into place. Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to the male NPT threads before making up the joint. Do not over-tighten, as red brass fittings can crack under excessive torque.