Merit Brass XNL114-4032 Hex Head Pipe Bushing 2.5x2 in

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS XNL114-4032 is a hex head pipe bushing designed to reduce a 2.5-inch male NPT connection down to a 2-inch female NPT connection. Constructed from rough brass, it carries a 125 lb pressure rating and uses standard tapered NPT threads on both ends. This bushing provides a compact, single-piece transition between two pipe sizes without the need for a separate coupling. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters install this fitting in water, gas, and general fluid service applications where a threaded size reduction is required in-line.

This bushing is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing, HVAC piping, and gas distribution systems where a 2.5-inch to 2-inch NPT threaded reduction is needed. The hex head profile allows a wrench to seat the fitting securely without damaging adjacent pipe or fittings. Its brass construction makes it appropriate for potable water, compressed air, and many hydronic heating applications. Installers working in tight mechanical rooms or at manifold assemblies will find the hex head drive surface practical for torquing into cast iron, brass, or steel threaded fittings.

Key Features

• Hex head drive profile accepts a standard open-end or adjustable wrench for secure installation
• MNPT x FNPT end style provides a straightforward male-to-female threaded size reduction
• 125 lb pressure-rated brass construction suitable for water, gas, and air service
• Rough brass finish compatible with standard pipe thread sealants and PTFE tape
• Nominal size 2.5 x 2 inches covers a common in-line pipe reduction requirement

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for systems using standard NPT threaded pipe connections requiring a 2.5-inch to 2-inch threaded reduction.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or qualified pipefitters in accordance with applicable IPC or IFGC code requirements. Shut off and depressurize the system completely before removing or installing any threaded fitting. Apply an appropriate thread sealant compound or PTFE tape to the male threads before assembly, and use a properly sized wrench on the hex head to avoid over-stressing the fitting body. Do not use pipe wrenches directly on the fitting hex — use a properly sized open-end or adjustable wrench.

Technical Specifications

• Nominal Size: 2.5 x 2 inches
• End Style: MNPT x FNPT
• Pressure Rating: 125 lb
• Material: Brass
• Finish: Rough
• Origin: Import

Standard Information

• Brand: MERIT BRASS
• Manufacturer Part Number: XNL114-4032