Merit Brass 3008-550 Pipe Nipple 1/2 in Npt Chrome

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS 3008-550 is a chrome-plated red brass pipe nipple threaded on both ends, designed for use in plumbing, fluid handling, and piping assemblies where corrosion resistance and a clean finished appearance are required. Manufactured from red brass with NPT threads on both ends, this nipple measures 5.5 inches overall length with a 0.5 inch outside diameter. It meets OSHA standards and is suited for close-tolerance piping work in both new construction and retrofit applications. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters typically install this fitting in supply lines, fixture connections, and distribution manifolds.

This nipple is appropriate for residential and light commercial plumbing systems where a chrome finish is needed for exposed installations, such as under-sink supply lines, fixture risers, and visible pipe runs. The 0.5 inch NPT size is one of the most common thread sizes in domestic water supply and low-pressure gas piping. Its red brass construction provides good resistance to dezincification and is compatible with potable water systems.

Key Features

• Threaded on both ends with standard NPT threads for straightforward connection to fittings and valves
• Chrome-plated finish suitable for exposed or decorative plumbing installations
• Red brass material resists dezincification and corrosion in water service
• 5.5 inch overall length covers a range of typical close-nipple and extension applications
• Meets OSHA standards

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard component for 0.5 inch NPT plumbing systems using red brass pipe nipples with chrome finish.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with applicable IPC or local plumbing code requirements. Shut off the water supply and depressurize the line before removing or installing any threaded nipple. Use appropriate thread sealant tape or compound rated for the service type — potable water, gas, or other fluid — applied to the male threads before assembly. Do not over-tighten; hand-snug plus one to two turns with a wrench is typical for brass fittings to avoid cracking.