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one NST/NH threaded and one NPT threaded), then it is usually referred to as an adapter.Īll products are shipped within 24 hours of ordering Monday-Friday unless otherwise specified on the individual product description page. If the two ends of a coupling are different (e.g. A combination of pipe nipples are recommended for low-pressure discharge and suction service for various compatible liquids and not for compressible products like air, nitrogen or steam.Ī coupling (or coupler) (used in piping or plumbing) is a very short length of pipe or tube, with a socket at one or both ends that allows two pipes or tubes to be joined, welded (steel), brazed or soldered (copper, brass etc.) together.Īlternatively if a short length of pipe with two female National pipe threads (NPT) (in North American terms, a coupler is a double female while a nipple is double male) or two male or female. They are used to fit straight / tapered end hose or pipes. Pipe nipples are used to allow items with different threads to be connected together. It is a connector or a coupling threaded on both ends. It is one of the most popular category of pipe & hose fittings. Pipe nipple is a length of straight pipe with male threads on both ends. NST (NH) - National Standard Thread (National Hose)Ī pipe fitting adapter is used to connect straight pipe or hose sections, to adapt to different sizes or shapes, and for other purposes.The NST (NH) Female side of the adapter will hook into NST (NH).The NPT Male side of adapter can hook into NPT, NPSH, IPT, SIPT, and PVC threads.Simply screw it on, and you're ready to go. It's one of the most popular and common way to change threads. Either hook two different style hoses together, or connect to an outlet. This adapter let's you hook your fire hose into standard pipe threads. Your local Ace Hardware store will have a great selection of the cords, hangers and fasteners you need to make a sparkling light display.Change & Reduce Threads From 2.5" NST (NH) To 2" NPT Pipe. Be sure you are not chaining multiple extension cords together as that is a fire hazard.
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If someone has made you one, we’d advise you get rid of it, because it can shock you or someone else, plus it can short out on tinsel or any metal it comes in contact with and cause a fire.Īnother solution is to plug both of the male ends into an extension cord long enough to reach the outlet. The reality is that there are no double male end plugs available on the market because they are dangerous. The problem is that they’ve ended up with the female end of the string of lights by the wall outlet, which is also a female end. If you have need of this type of adapter it means you’ve hung a string of lights backwards.Įvery year we have people come in who already have their Christmas lights up and want to find a double male end plug.
Double male end “adapters” are illegal, dangerous and a fire hazard.