Aluminum 2 1/2" Female NPT to 2 1/2" Male NH

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  • Made In USA
  • Weight: 0.64 lb
  • Female Side: 2 1/2 inch NPT
  • The Female Will Only Connect to a Male 2 1/2 inch NPT
  • Male Side: 2 1/2 inch NH / NST
  • The Male Will Only Connect to a Female 2 1/2 NH / NST
  • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
  • Finish: Hard Coat Anodized
  • Complies With NFPA 1963 (Corrosion Resistance)
  • 99.95% Lead-Free

Description

The Aluminum 2 1/2" Female NPT to 2 1/2" Male NH adapter provides a durable, lead-free connection solution for industrial and fire safety applications. Made in the USA from seamless extruded 6061-T6 aluminum with a hard coat anodized finish (MIL-A-8625 Type III, Class 1), it resists corrosion and abrasion. This adapter features a 2 1/2" Female National Pipe Tapered (NPT) thread and a 2 1/2" Male National Hose (NH/NST) thread, ensuring compatibility with standard plumbing and fire service threads. It meets NFPA 1963 for corrosion resistance, is 99.95% lead-free, and has a 600 PSI maximum working pressure.

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  • The female side of a garden hose will only connect to a male garden hose connection
  • The male side of a garden hose will only connect to a female garden hose connection

NH / NST: The most common thread type in use by fire departments today is NST or National Standard Thread. NST also goes by the initials NH or National Hose. It can even be referred to as NHT or National Hose Thread but NST or NH is more common these days. NH = NST.

  • The female side of a NH / NST coupling will only connect to a male NH / NST connection
  • The male side of a NH / NST coupling will only connect to a female NH / NST connection

NPSH: National Pipe Straight Hose (NPSH) or Iron Pipe Thread (IPT) has the same threads per inch (TPI) as National Pipe Tapered (NPT) but the thread does not taper. NPSH is a straight thread and seals by a gasket in the female coupling which allows for a swivel, just like NH / NST, which make both ideal for hose couplings.

  • The female side of a NPSH coupling will only connect to a male NPT pipe or a male NPSH connection
  • The male side of a NPSH coupling will only connect to a female NPSH connection.
  • It will NOT thread into a female NPT pipe. For example, a male NPSH coupling will NOT thread into a female metal or pvc pipe.

NPT: National Pipe Tapered is common in plumbing and some industrial uses. Sometimes referred to as pipe thread because PVC pipe and schedule 40 pipe are typically threaded in NPT. As its name implies this is a tapered thread so that the outside diameter of the male (ODM) gets smaller towards the end of the fitting and the inside diameter of the female narrows with depth. As the two fittings are threaded together the opposite tapers force thread friction and makes the seal without the use of a gasket.

Warranty Information

Limited Lifetime Warranty - We will replace any adapters with manufacturer defects in material and workmanship. All warranty claims must be returned to us for inspection before we determine a solution.

Our warranty does not cover gaskets, multiple use of NPT threads, shipping cost, cosmetic damages, normal wear-and-tear, improper use or chemical damage.

Adapters purchased for use at Fire Training Facilities will have a 90-day Manufacturer Defect warranty only.

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Additional Details

Aluminum adapters are fabricated from seamless extruded 6061-T6 aluminum and hard coat anodized per MIL-A-8625 Type III, Class 1. Threads have a blunt start Higbee cut with indicators on adjacent lugs. Part identifications are permanent and stamped prior to hardcoat. Adapters and components meet the requirements of NFPA 1963.

The Safe Water Drinking Act section 1417 requires "Lead-Free" products to be a minimum of 99.75% lead-free.

Aluminum Female to Male Adapter

Specifications

Garden Hose Thread Male Adapter
  • Outside diameter of a male GHT adapter: 1 1/16 inches (1.06) - 11.5 Threads per inch
  • Garden hose thread is not the same as 3/4 inch pipe thread (NPT)
1" Male Adapter
  • Inside diameter of a male adapter: 1 inch
  • Outside diameter of a male NH / NST adapter: 1 3/8 inches (1.375) - 8 Threads per inch
  • Outside diameter a male NPSH or NPT adapter: 1 5/16 inches (1.295) - 11.5 Threads per inch
1 1/2" Male Adapter
  • Inside diameter of a male adapter: 1 1/2 inches
  • Outside diameter of a male NH / NST adapter: 2 inches (1.99) - 9 Threads per inch
  • Outside diameter a male NPSH or NPT adapter: 1 7/8 inches (1.87) - 11.5 Threads per inch
1 3/4" Hose Couplings
  • 1 3/4 inch hoses come with 1 1/2 inch couplings
2" Male Adapter
  • Inside diameter of a male adapter: 2 inches
  • Outside diameter of a male NH / NST adapter: 2 1/2 inches (2.51) - 8 Threads per inch
  • Outside diameter a male NPSH or NPT adapter: 2 3/8 inches (2.35) - 11.5 Threads per inch

Note: 2 inch NH or NST is very rare. If the outside diameter of male adapter is approximately two inches, you need 1 1/2 inch NH or NST.

2 1/2" Male Adapter
  • Inside diameter of a male adapter: 2 1/2 inches
  • Outside diameter of a male NH / NST adapter: 3 1/16 inches (3.06) - 7.5 Threads per inch
  • Outside diameter a male NPSH or NPT adapter: 2 7/8 inches (2.84) - 8 Threads per inch
3" Hose Couplings
  • Most 3 inch hoses come with 2 1/2 inch couplings
  • Inside diameter of a male adapter: 3 inches
  • Outside diameter of a male NH / NST adapter: 3 5/8 inches (3.62) - 6 Threads per inch
  • Outside diameter a male NPSH adapter: 3 1/2 inches (3.47) - 8 Threads per inch
  • Outside diameter a male NPT adapter: 3 3/8 inches (3.38) - 8 Threads per inch
4" Male Adapter
  • Inside diameter of a male adapter: 4 inches
  • Outside diameter of a male NH / NST adapter: 5 inches (5.01) - 4 Threads per inch
  • Outside diameter a male NPSH adapter: 4 1/2 inches (4.47) - 8 Threads per inch
4 1/2” Male Adapter
  • Inside diameter of a male adapter: 4 1/2 inches
  • Outside diameter of a male NH / NST adapter: 5 3/4 inches (5.76) - 4 Threads per inch
  • Outside diameter a male NPSH or NPT adapter: 5 inches (4.97) - 8 Threads per inch
5" Male Adapter
  • Inside diameter of a male adapter: 5 inches
  • Outside diameter of a male NH / NST adapter: 6 1/4 inches (6.26) - 4 Threads per inch
  • Outside diameter of a male NPSH adapter: 5 9/16 inches (5.56) - 8 Threads per inch
  • Outside diameter of a male NPT adapter: 5 7/16 inches (5.44) - 8 Threads per inch
6" Male Adapter
  • Inside diameter of a male adapter: 6 inches
  • Outside diameter of a male NH / NST adapter: 7 1/32 inches (7.025) - 4 Threads per inch
  • Outside diameter of a male NPSH adapter: 6 5/8 inches (6.62) - 8 Threads per inch
  • Outside diameter of a male NPT adapter: 6 1/2 inches (6.50) - 8 Threads per inch

FAQs

What is the material and finish of the adapter?

The adapter is fabricated from seamless extruded 6061-T6 aluminum. It features a hard coat anodized finish per MIL-A-8625 Type III, Class 1, which provides resistance to corrosion and abrasion.

Is this adapter compliant with "Lead-Free" requirements?

Yes, this adapter is 99.95% lead-free. It complies with the Safe Water Drinking Act section 1417, which requires products to be a minimum of 99.75% lead-free.

What is the maximum working pressure of this adapter?

This adapter has a maximum working pressure of 600 PSI. It is also designed to withstand a hydrostatic test of 1000 PSI.

Are gaskets included with this adapter?

No, EPDM gaskets are not included.

What standards and certifications does this adapter meet?

The adapter and its components meet the requirements of NFPA 1963 for corrosion resistance. Its threads conform to Federal Handbook, USDA, NFPA, and UL specifications.

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