Nipples for UDS

[dataz722]

I went to homedepot to get everything to do the build and all they had were tapered nipples (hahahaha, im immature and that sounds funny ). Do you guys use these? Or where do you get ones that aren't?

 

[McGurk]

As far as I know, that is all you will find in the plumbing dept. I may be wrong though. Looking forward to other's input.

 

[BBQ Grail]

those be the ones you need...

 

[smellysockalarmclock]

That is what i used, worked fine. I used conduit nuts on each side of the nipple. The taper helped get a nice tight fit.

 

[1FUNVET]

NPT Nipples
National pipe thread tapered.:thumb:

 

[dataz722]

I knew all the ones in the plumbing section would be tapered. Just didn't know if people got ones that were intended for a different use. I didn't think the donduit nut would be able to go over the wider end of the taper.

What length are you guy using?

 

[Skidder]

Electrical and plumbing nipples are different.

 

[BBQ Grail]

Electrical and plumbing nipples are different.

Just for the record...there are all types of nipples.

 

[dataz722]

Just for the record...there are all types of nipples.

Some I prefer MUCH more than others. :becky:

 

[Alan in Ga]

^^^^ what he said

 

[1FUNVET]

Just for the record...there are all types of nipples.

I'm not gonna say it.:becky::becky:

 

[Chef Jim]

I'm not gonna say it.:becky::becky:

Please Say it!:laugh:

 

[1FUNVET]

Please Say it!:laugh:

Cold ones.

 

[expatpig]

You can go to a HVAC contractor and have them cut threads on a some sections of 1" pipe for you.

 

[Jet2]

Just for the record...there are all types of nipples.

Everybody was thinking it! :icon_blush:

 

[Bob Wiley]

If you ask the sales person for some straight nipples they can "point" you in the right direction.

 

[jswordy]

If you ask the sales person for some straight nipples they can "point" you in the right direction.

That is, provided the salesperson is straight. But do NOT get the nipples with the rings through them. They have a kink to them. And if you don't believe me, ask Norcoredneck! :-o

 

[BBQ Grail]

Can we split this thread into sub-threads for the different kinds of nipples?

 

[Captain Dave]

I thought they were all tapered.

Nipples...pointless without them!

 

[dmccoy26]

The 3/4 inch nipples that I got from Home depot were black pipe gas. I used a 1 hole saw to drill the UDS. after a small filing to take off any burs, the 3/4 inch pipe threaded in fine.

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