Merit Brass NL114-4008 Red Brass Hex Bushing 2.5x0.5in

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS NL114-4008 is a lead free red brass hex bushing designed to reduce pipe thread connections from a larger to a smaller NPT size. At 2.5 inches by 0.5 inches and rated for 125 psi service, this fitting provides a durable, corrosion-resistant transition in threaded piping systems. Manufactured from red brass to meet ASTM B584 standards and certified to NSF 61-G, it is suited for potable water applications where lead free compliance is required. Plumbers and pipefitters install this bushing as a compact, hex-body reducer in supply lines, manifolds, and distribution assemblies.

This hex bushing is used in residential and light commercial plumbing systems where a threaded pipe or fitting must step down from a 2.5-inch NPT male connection to a 0.5-inch NPT female connection. Its hex profile allows wrench engagement for secure tightening without marring the fitting body. Typical applications include water supply piping, pressure systems, and plumbing rough-in work requiring lead free, code-compliant brass fittings.

Key Features

• Lead free red brass construction meets ASTM B584 material standards
• NSF 61-G certified for use in potable water systems
• 125 psi pressure rating for standard service applications
• NPT threads on both male and female ends for reliable threaded connections
• Hex body profile allows full wrench engagement during installation
• Compact bushing design reduces bulk compared to coupling-and-nipple combinations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for threaded NPT plumbing assemblies requiring a 2.5-inch to 0.5-inch reducing hex bushing in lead free brass.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or qualified pipefitters in accordance with the International Plumbing Code. Shut off and depressurize the water supply before removing or installing any threaded fitting. Apply an approved thread sealant or PTFE tape to the male NPT threads before assembly. Do not overtighten; use wrench engagement on the hex body only and avoid applying force to adjacent pipe or valve bodies.

Technical Specifications

• Inlet Size: 2.5 inches NPT Male
• Outlet Size: 0.5 inches NPT Female
• Pressure Rating: 125 psi
• Material: Lead Free Red Brass
• Material Standard: ASTM B584
• Certification: NSF 61-G
• Thread Type: NPT
• Lead Free Compliant: Yes

Standard Information

• Brand: MERIT BRASS
• Manufacturer Part Number: NL114-4008