Black Iron Fitting | Nipple | 2 in. NPT x Close | Black Steel

Black Iron Pipe Nipple | 2 in. NPT | Close

2 in. NPT x Close Black Iron Pipe Nipple, commonly used with fire sprinkler pipes, connects two female pipes using two male-threaded pipe ends. These 2 in. x Close NPT nipples are frequently used in valve trim applications. Often, contractors use these nipples to connect 2 in. angle valves to riser check valves installed in a "shotgun" configuration. Using these valves and nipples, fire professionals can quickly and economically attach a drain valve to an existing check valve.

Will this item fit my fire sprinkler or plumbing system?

A close nipple has no unthreaded area, both ends of male threading run into each other, rather than being separated by a section of unthreaded pipe. This can make for a tougher time if the nipple or attached pipe needs to be removed, but it eliminates any gap between the two connecting pipes, reducing the space needed for installation.

This 2 in. black iron nipple is designed to install between two pipes with 1 in. female National Pipe Thread (NPT) and has only the minimum length required to engage with the ends of the connecting pipes.

Contractors installing a shotgun riser check valve may also want to view our selection of 1/4 in. NPT square head plugs, which close off the ends of three-way valves controlling the flow of water to pressure gauges.

Is black steel pipe safe to use with my fire protection piping?

Strength, durability, and heat-resistant characteristics make black steel pipe a common choice in fire sprinkler systems. Where moisture and oxygen mix, black steel is generally more cost-effective, corrosion-resistant, and safer than galvanized alternatives.

However, black steel can be susceptible to corrosion, particularly in dry-pipe systems, where condensation or leftover water can combine with air to facilitate rapid rusting. Replacing pressurized air with nitrogen can extend the life of black steel in dry systems, as can filling wet-pipe systems with nitrogen before adding water. Black steel should not be mixed with galvanized steel, as it may accelerate corrosion in the piping system.