Merit Brass 2020-200BSPT Brass Pipe Nipple 1-1/4 in Bspt

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS 2020-200BSPT is a short red brass pipe nipple threaded on both ends to a 1-1/4 inch British Standard Pipe Taper (BSPT) thread standard. At 2 inches overall length, this is a close-pattern nipple suited for tight-clearance piping runs. Red brass construction provides reliable corrosion resistance in water, steam, and light gas service. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters install this type of nipple when connecting valves, fittings, or equipment in systems where BSPT thread engagement is specified. The part weighs 0.36 pounds and ships individually with a minimum order quantity of one.

This nipple is used in residential and light commercial plumbing, heating, and fluid-handling systems that call for BSPT-threaded connections. BSPT threads are common in imported equipment, marine applications, and systems designed to British or metric standards. The 1-1/4 inch iron pipe size fits standard 1-1/4 inch BSPT-threaded fittings and valves. It is not interchangeable with NPT threads without appropriate adapter fittings, so confirm thread standard before installation.

Key Features

• Threaded on both ends — no weld or solder prep required
• 1-1/4 inch BSPT thread standard for compatibility with British-spec fittings and imported equipment
• 2 inch overall length suits close-clearance installations
• Red brass construction resists corrosion in water, steam, and low-pressure gas service
• Single-piece packaging with no minimum order quantity above one unit

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation nipple for piping systems requiring 1-1/4 inch BSPT-threaded connections in red brass construction.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed plumber or pipefitter following applicable IPC or local plumbing code requirements. Shut off and depressurize the system completely before removing or installing any threaded nipple. Apply thread sealant or PTFE tape rated for the service medium to the male threads before assembly. Do not use NPT fittings on BSPT threads without a compatible adapter, as the thread forms are similar but not fully interchangeable.