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Default 2 inch long nut? Special name?

Tony Hwang wrote:
Noozer wrote:
I'm looking at joining two 3/8" male fittings together. I've seen nuts
that are 2 inches (or longer) that would do the job. Unfortunately, I
can't find anywhere to buy them.

Is there a special name for these long nuts?

Hi,
If space is not a concern, how abou turn buckle?
I know there is such a thing tube like nut.



It's called a "coupling nut". A turnbuckle has left-handed thread on
one end. HTH :-)

Bob