Questions and Answers for NIBCO 1/2 in. CPVC-CTS and Copper Slip x MIPT Transition Union

A:  Thank you for your inquiry on the NIBCO 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. CPVC-CTS and Copper Slip x MIPT Transition Union. Yes, the NIBCO 4700 fittings are listed to both NSF/ANSI Std 16 and Std 14 along with ASTM D2846. They are intended for potable water service. If you have additional questions, you can reach a NIBCO Technical Services Advisor, M-F 8am - 5pm EST, by phone at (888) 446-4226.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry on the NIBCO 3/4 in. CPVC-CTS and Copper Slip x MIPT Transition Union. NPT is national pipe thread, this is a standardized tapered pipe threaded commonly used in threaded plumbing joinery. MIP is Male Iron Pipe for the gender of the pipe threaded. MIP has male NPT tampered threading. This will work with a female brass NPT or FIP end connection. If you have additional questions, you can reach a NIBCO Technical Services Advisor, M-F 8am - 5pm EST, by phone at (888) 446-4226.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry on the NIBCO 1/2 in. CPVC-CTS and Copper Slip x MIPT Transition Union. This union will accept CPVC CTS Sch 40 tubing and adapt to a Copper Male NPT connection. If you have additional questions, you can reach a NIBCO Technical Services Advisor, M-F 8am - 5pm EST, by phone at (888) 446-4226.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry on the NIBCO 3/4 in. CPVC-CTS and Copper Slip x MIPT Transition Union. The rubber replacement washer for the union is part number P050620 PP. If you have additional questions, you can reach a NIBCO Technical Services Advisor, M-F 8am - 5pm EST, by phone at (888) 446-4226.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry on the NIBCO 3/4 in. CPVC-CTS and Copper Slip x MIPT Transition Union. These are Pressure rated but the temperature would determine if the fittings are derated from 150 psi. There is a replaceable seal which is part number P050620 PP. For assistance with your additional questions, you can reach a NIBCO Technical Services Advisor, M-F 8am - 5pm EST, by phone at (888) 446-4226.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry on the NIBCO 1/2 in. Lead-Free Copper and CPVC CTS Slip-Joint x Slip-Joint Transition Union. The copper threads are NPT and will be compatible with other NPT threads of the same nominal size. Connecting this to a brass valve with FIP NPT threads should be fine. If you have additional questions, you can reach a NIBCO Technical Services Advisor, M-F 8am - 5pm EST, by phone at (888) 446-4226.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry on the NIBCO 1/2 in. Lead-Free Copper and CPVC CTS Slip-Joint x Slip-Joint Transition Union. This union is a NPSM (National Pipe-Straight Mechanical) thread form, (i.e., the union does not seal on these threads, the threads are a mechanical means to hold the two components together). Unions are not standardized on this thread so NIBCO’s union pieces do not work in conjunction with other manufacturers; the thread form is proprietary. If you have additional questions, you can reach a NIBCO Technical Services Advisor, M-F 8am - 5pm EST, by phone at (888) 446-4226.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry on the NIBCO 1/2 in. Lead-Free Copper and CPVC CTS Slip-Joint x Slip-Joint Transition Union. This fitting cannot be soldered. It is 1/2 in. CPVC CTS Sch 40 solvent weld/glue connection by 1/2 in. Male NPT copper thread. If you have additional questions, you can reach a NIBCO Technical Services Advisor, M-F 8am - 5pm EST, by phone at (888) 446-4226.