Merit Brass 2020-500BSPT Brass Pipe Nipple 1-1/4 in Bspt

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS 2020-500BSPT is a red brass pipe nipple machined with BSPT (British Standard Pipe Taper) threads on both ends. It measures 5 inches overall length and is sized at 1-1/4 inches iron pipe size. Red brass construction offers excellent corrosion resistance in wet and fluid-handling environments, making this nipple a dependable choice for connecting threaded fittings in plumbing, water supply, and low-pressure fluid systems. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters install this type of nipple as a short run extension or close connection between two threaded fittings or valves.

This nipple is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing applications where BSPT threading is required. BSPT is common in international and imported equipment, marine installations, and certain industrial fluid systems. The 1-1/4 inch size fits standard line sizes used in water supply distribution, hydronic heating loops, and general-purpose pipe assemblies. It is also used in maintenance and repair scenarios where a replacement close nipple or extension is needed in an existing BSPT-threaded run.

Key Features

• Red brass construction resists corrosion in water and fluid-handling service
• BSPT threads on both ends for compatibility with British Standard Pipe Taper fittings
• 5-inch overall length suits close-coupled fitting installations
• 1-1/4 inch iron pipe size fits standard line sizes in plumbing and hydronic systems
• Full threading on both ends eliminates exposed unthreaded barrel

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation component for 1-1/4 inch BSPT-threaded pipe assemblies in plumbing, hydronic, and fluid-handling systems.

Installation Notes

This nipple is installed by licensed plumbers or qualified pipefitters. Shut off and depressurize the line before removing or installing any threaded nipple. Apply a suitable PTFE tape or pipe thread sealant rated for the fluid service to the BSPT threads before making up the joint. Do not over-tighten; use a pipe wrench sized for the fitting and follow applicable IPC or local plumbing code torque guidance.