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old adapters? (17 Posts)
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old adapters?
Did they not.. or do they still make threaded brass pipe adapters... that you can then solder to a 1/2" copper fitting w/o the need to thread the pipe? have an old house to adapt to... ty,kpc
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CxM adpt
You're looking for a copper x male adapter. They come in every size and can be found at any plumbing supply house.
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It is called...
a Marvel fitting. Typically used for tub spout applications coming out of the wall. Does not have a pipe stop on it, can be slipped over 1/2" copper and soldered in place. Works great for creating a "dip tube" on older cast iron radiators that are tapped for S&R on the same side.
The other option is to take a 1/2" MxC adapter and drill the stop out of it. Be careful when doing this because the copper heats up quick from the drilling friction and will jam itself onto the drill during the process. I find that a step bit chucked into a drill press works best.
ME
It's not so much a case of "You got what you paid for", as it is a matter of "You DIDN'T get what you DIDN'T pay for, and you're NOT going to get what you thought you were in the way of comfort". Borrowed from Heatboy.
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September 10, 2009
@ 12:06 PM
I think he means,,,
An adapter that can be soldered onto brass IPS pipe, not copper tubing,,,,, similar to a soldering nipple, less the lead pipe. You may have to look into "waterworks" brass fittings Kevin,, municipalities adapt onto that old IPS stuff quite often.
This post was edited by an admin on September 10, 2009 12:12 PM.
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Yes it was....
old brass pipe... still works. It is just in a closet. I really do not want to thread 1/2 brass in a closet.... I will keep looking
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I guess I'm cornfused then...
Sorry for the cornfusion :-)
ME
It's not so much a case of "You got what you paid for", as it is a matter of "You DIDN'T get what you DIDN'T pay for, and you're NOT going to get what you thought you were in the way of comfort". Borrowed from Heatboy.
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tp adapters
can be soldered onto brass but they are expensive
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OK I will guess...
tp adapters? Not toilet paper. Refrideration?
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improvise
1/2" pipe I.D. is .622 and 1/2" nominal copper is .625 O.D.. run a 5/8 drill bit in the end of the, clean everything really well and solder the copper in the pipe. If you are really concerned about strength you could use BAg.
bob
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ahh....
that is a great idea... I will give it a shot! TY all...kpc
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September 10, 2009
@ 10:42 PM
Good idea bob,,,
I see no reason why that would`nt work!
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September 11, 2009
@ 7:29 AM
It will work fine
If you saw the threaded end off of a 1/2" brass nipple, clean the burrs off with a round file, clean it with a fitting brush and slip it over the 1/2 '' copper and sweat it on, you'll be all set-it works like a charm.
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The Answer
Jones Stephens makes a MIPxSWT bushing. It sweats on to the end of ½" copper to get you to the MIP thread.
It is a B55-001.
Paul
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Adapter
The adapter that Paul has a pic of look like the same adapters that come supplied w/new Sloan flushometers for urinals and water closets, similar to a cxm adapter
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September 11, 2009
@ 9:27 AM
That is not what he`s looking for,,,,,
Re-read the previous postings,,,,,,,,,
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tp adapters
TP= TREADLESS PIPE found in most plumbing stores but the 5/8 drill bit will also work for 1/2''.
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Adapters
To connect brass pipe directly to copper by soldering we used to use what was called a reamed adapter it looked like a standard female adapter but the threads were reamed out to the size of the brass pipe hence the name. They were available in 1/2",3/4", and 1". On larger sizes we sometimes used fitting reducers deepending on the size . Hope this helps.
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