NPT Male to NPS Female

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Rich7?7

Discussion Starter · Apr 19, 2020

Hi,

I have a brass utility tub faucet that has 1/2" female IPS Unions. I am using Sharkbite fittings and the closest I can find is a mnpt sharkbite.

Can I join the male mnpt to the female IPS? If not, what other solutions ae available?

Thanks

Rich

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· #4 · Apr 19, 2020

Rich7?7 said:
That's what I thought at first, but found that most sources advise of not joining the two types.

The IPS, also called NPS, is a straight thread, while the NPT is a tapered thread.

Research shows with NPS a gasket or O ring is suggested.

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