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Straight brass pipe nipple with threaded ends, 48 inches long

Smith-Cooper

Smith-Cooper 4385014180 Brass Pipe Nipple 3 In. x 48 In. Sch 40

SKU CH-EVVP-720SE

A 3-inch brass pipe nipple measuring 48 inches long with Schedule 40 wall thickness for plumbing connections

  • ColorTransparent
  • 3-inch diameter connects large-diameter plumbing systems
  • 48-inch length spans long runs without extra joints
  • Schedule 40 wall handles standard pressure requirements
  • Brass construction resists corrosion in water supply lines
  • Male NPT threads on both ends simplify installation

Brass Pipe Nipple Sch 40

This Smith-Cooper brass pipe nipple measures 3 inches by 48 inches and carries a Schedule 40 rating. It features male NPT threads on both ends for standard plumbing connections. The fitting is supplied new and listed by the manufacturer in 2022.

Suited for threaded brass pipe runs

Installers joining two female-threaded components in water or gas lines will find this nipple matches the required diameter and wall thickness. Projects that need a different length, diameter, material or schedule should select another fitting.

Schedule 40 wall thickness

The Sch 40 designation confirms the wall thickness that determines pressure rating and compatibility with matching fittings. Verify that your system requires Schedule 40 before purchasing.

Highlights

  • 3-inch diameter connects large-diameter plumbing systems
  • 48-inch length spans long runs without extra joints
  • Schedule 40 wall handles standard pressure requirements
  • Brass construction resists corrosion in water supply lines
  • Male NPT threads on both ends simplify installation

Specifications

ColorTransparent
BrandSMITH-COOPER

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3" MNPT brass nipple without cross-threading the tapered threads?

Start the nipple by hand for at least three full turns to align the NPT taper before using a pipe wrench on the hex flats; forcing it with tools first is the step most installers get wrong.

What maintenance will the brass nipple need after years in a drain line?

Inspect the threads and interior annually for mineral scale or dezincification; replace the nipple if the bore narrows or threads show pitting.

What limit appears first when the Sch 40 brass nipple runs hot water continuously?

The brass expands faster than steel piping, so the joint can loosen before the Sch 40 wall reaches its pressure rating.

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