Merit Brass XNL114-1612 Hex Head Pipe Bushing 1x3/4in

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS XNL114-1612 is a hex head pipe bushing designed to reduce a 1-inch male NPT fitting down to a 3/4-inch female NPT port. Rated at 125 lb, this bushing is constructed from rough brass, providing reliable corrosion resistance in a wide range of fluid and gas piping applications. The hex head profile allows standard wrench engagement for secure, leak-free installation. Plumbers and pipefitters install this type of bushing when a system requires an inline reduction between two threaded connections without additional couplings or fittings in the line.

This bushing is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing, hydronic heating, compressed air, and similar piping systems where threaded brass fittings are standard. The MNPT x FNPT configuration threads directly into a female-threaded port while accepting a male-threaded pipe or fitting on the interior, making it a straightforward inline reducer. It is appropriate for use in low-pressure water, air, and gas service within the 125 lb pressure class rating.

Key Features

• Hex head design allows secure wrench engagement during installation and removal
• Reduces 1-inch MNPT to 3/4-inch FNPT in a single inline fitting
• 125 lb pressure class rating suitable for standard plumbing and piping service
• Brass construction resists corrosion in water, air, and mild gas service
• Rough finish is compatible with standard pipe thread sealants and PTFE tape

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation brass hex head pipe bushing for threaded piping systems using 1-inch MNPT to 3/4-inch FNPT connections rated at 125 lb.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or qualified pipefitters following applicable IPC or local plumbing code requirements. Shut off and depressurize the piping system fully before removing or installing any threaded fitting. Apply an appropriate pipe thread sealant or PTFE tape to the male threads before threading the bushing into the female port. Do not over-tighten; use the hex head flats for controlled wrench engagement to avoid cracking the fitting body.

Technical Specifications

• Nominal Size: 1 x 3/4 inches
• End Style: MNPT x FNPT
• Pressure Rating: 125 lb
• Material: Brass
• Finish: Rough
• Head Style: Hex
• Origin: Import

Standard Information

• Brand: MERIT BRASS
• Manufacturer Part Number: XNL114-1612