With a smear of compound applied to the inside of the female thread and a smear applied to the end of the male thread , you can be sure that compound will be present over the entire surfaces of the mated threads of the two parts. Credit subject to status, UK residents only, Toolstation Ltd, acts as a broker and offers finance from a restricted range of finance providers, PayPal Credit is a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH. You'll find the fitting in home and industrial settings, such as kitchens, factory floors and gardens.

I’m not totally sure what you mean by a male/male nipple, but in general the point is to look and see how the seal is achieved. You can obtain a seal using PTFE< but you would be better off with a running nipple and keeping the thread forms consistent. Whether you are working on a residential or commercial plumbing project, our range of thread reducers and adaptors will help you achieve seamless connections and smooth flow throughout your system. Useful where access is difficult as you don't have to worry about the tape unwinding itself before the parts are screwed together.The table below shows the minimum quantities required to benefit from this discount offer, and how much they'll cost. Our standard warranty for all Streamline® brand products is 12 months from date of invoice but we really want to look after you. Our selection of thread adaptors includes various BSP sizes such as 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", and 1", ensuring compatibility with a wide range of pipes and fittings. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. The size of push fit waste fittings is based on the nominal inside bore of the pipe they are used with.

For those who require adaptors that can bridge the gap between British Standard Pipe (BSP) and National Pipe Thread (NPT) connections, we also offer BSP to NPT thread adaptors. These 3/4 female to 1/2 male reducers are ideal for adjusting your equipment to the right circumstances. It integrates fully into the 3/4 inch female couplings, allowing you to reduce the size of your couplings without using additional pipe.I have tried using PTFE tape (dad did have some in the late 1960's), but my experience was that there is a knack to applying it to make sure that it doesn't get pushed out to the exposed part of the thread and leave an unreliable seal. This particular product is perfect for situations where you need to downsize your pipe connection without compromising on quality or durability. The other end of the pipe has a half-inch female BSP connector for attaching to a component with a male fitting. For any deliveries to the Scottish Highlands or other off shore locations please contact us for a full quotation. General purpose fittings with parallel male threads will generally have flanges to accommodate a sealing washer that can be compressed the effect a seal when the fitting is screwed fully home.