nipple
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Is there anybody know why we don't use nipple in inline piping?
thanks,
thanks,
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It might help if you explained the basis for your question then maybe we would be able to offer a better answer.
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You have answered your own question.
Nipples (purchased pre-cut and threaded) are used where the assembly is required to be grouped close together. Examples: vent, drain, and instruments. These 3", 4" 6" and (sometines) 9" Nipples are made out of pipe, the same pipe you use for long distances runs.
Piping that runs long distances (i'-0" or more) are all cut in the field from pipe purchased in single random (20'-0"+/-) or double random (40'-0" +/-) lengths of pipe. This is the cheapest way to do it.
The bottom line is IT IS THE SAME PIPE!
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let's say 1" NPS pipe, we use pipe only for short distance (4" or 6"), if it is not in vent, drain connection. We don't use nipple in this cae. Do you know the reason?
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David
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Normally, it's not cost effective to make your own threaded nipples - much cheaper to simply buy them.
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Now obviously that was overstatement, but I have seen some threaded runs that had several short nipple sections and were nasty looking.
rmw
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