Nibco H-30000W-TP Brass Add-a-gauge Tool 3/4 Fht X 1/2 Fpt

Product Description

The NIBCO H-30000W-TP is a brass Add-A-Gauge tool designed to add a gauge port to an existing hose bib or outdoor faucet connection without interrupting flow. The fitting connects on one end with a 3/4 inch Female Hose Thread (FHT) inlet and steps down to a 1/2 inch Female Pipe Thread (FPT) outlet, allowing a pressure gauge or test instrument to be threaded in at the FPT port. Constructed from brass, this fitting holds up to standard water service pressures and resists corrosion in both potable water and hydronic testing applications. Plumbers and service technicians use it to quickly establish a gauge tap point on hose bib connections during pressure testing or system commissioning.

This tool is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing service work where a temporary or permanent gauge port is needed at a hose bib outlet. Typical use cases include static pressure testing of supply lines, flow verification at outdoor faucets, and commissioning of irrigation systems. The 3/4 inch FHT connection mates directly with standard garden-hose-thread faucets, while the 1/2 inch FPT port accepts a wide range of threaded pressure gauges and test instruments.

Key Features

• 3/4 inch FHT inlet mates directly with standard hose bib connections
• 1/2 inch FPT outlet accepts threaded pressure gauges and test instruments
• Brass construction resists corrosion in potable water and hydronic service
• Compact design allows gauge tap without cutting into supply piping
• Order increment of 1 — sold individually

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and service fitting compatible with standard 3/4 inch Female Hose Thread hose bib connections and 1/2 inch Male Pipe Thread pressure gauges or test instruments.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed plumber or qualified service technician. Shut off water supply and relieve system pressure before threading onto any live connection. Apply thread sealant tape to male pipe threads per standard plumbing practice and applicable IPC guidelines. Do not overtighten brass fittings — hand-tight plus a quarter to half turn with pliers is typical for hose thread connections.

Technical Specifications

• Inlet Connection: 3/4 inch FHT (Female Hose Thread)
• Outlet Connection: 1/2 inch FPT (Female Pipe Thread)
• Material: Brass
• Order Increment: 1

Standard Information

• Brand: NIBCO
• Manufacturer Part Number: H-30000W-TP