Value Collection PC123NB-62 Brass Hex Nipple Reducer

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION PC123NB-62 is a brass hex nipple reducer fitting designed to connect a 3/8-inch male NPT thread to a 1/8-inch female NPT thread in a single compact body. The hex profile allows standard wrench engagement for secure, leak-free assembly. Rated to 1,000 psi, this fitting handles the pressure demands of compressed air, hydraulic, and fluid transfer lines. A nickel plated finish provides added corrosion resistance over bare brass. Plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, and industrial service pros reach for this style of reducer when transitioning between pipe sizes in tight spaces without adding extra fittings or couplings to the assembly.

This hex nipple reducer is suited for residential and light commercial applications involving gas, water, air, and oil-compatible systems where NPT threaded connections are the standard. The 3/8-inch MNPT inlet threads into a port, valve, manifold, or fitting, while the 1/8-inch FNPT outlet accepts a smaller male-threaded component. Typical install scenarios include instrument taps, pressure gauge ports, pilot line connections, and branch reductions in plumbing or pneumatic panels. The compact hex body keeps overall assembly length short, which is an advantage in congested equipment cabinets and mechanical rooms.

Key Features

• 3/8-inch MNPT inlet to 1/8-inch FNPT outlet reduces pipe size in one fitting
• 1,000 psi pressure rating suits compressed air, hydraulic, and fluid service
• Nickel plated finish over brass improves corrosion resistance
• Hex body profile allows full wrench engagement for controlled torque
• NPT threads on both ends ensure compatibility with standard tapered pipe fittings

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation reducer fitting for any system using standard NPT threaded connections at 3/8-inch and 1/8-inch pipe sizes.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber, pipefitter, or qualified HVAC technician following applicable IPC or IFGC requirements for the service fluid. Depressurize and isolate the line before disassembly or installation. Apply thread sealant tape or paste rated for the service medium to the male threads before assembly. Do not over-tighten tapered NPT threads, as this can crack fittings or distort sealing surfaces.