cutting (US) pipe taper thread
On Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:28:51 -0600, Robert Nichols
wrote:
On 02/09/2012 12:13 PM, Jim Wilkins wrote:
"Stanley wrote
Both are tapered, at least the ones I have on hand are. Make sure
what you have, there's a straight series as well. ...
Stan
Outside of hydraulics I've seen straight pipe-sized threads only on screw-in
water heater elements and shower head adapters.
Electrical conduit & fittings and lamp parts are NPS.
Conduit uses a tapered male thread; female threads on conduit fittings
are generally NPS.
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Ned Simmons
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