double tapped bushing

kpc_14

where I can get 1 ..1 x1/2x1/2"double tapped bushing...supply houses around here don't have any...ty,kpc

MIke_Jonas

Try google

I googled "doube tapped bushing" and came up with quite a list. Check it out. I usually try to always buy from local supply houses, but with something special like this, the internet is your friend. Saves alot of driving around, too.

kpc_14

I did...

a few manufact. ..if I want to buy 100.

Home Depot Employee

That is a strange and appears infrequently used size.

Most oil is 1-1/2-2"

curious, what do you use 1" for?

kpc_14

it's the bottom...

bung of a radiator.

Home Depot Employee

A bung is a stopper, but why then do you need the double tapped threads on the inside also then?

internal risor, something I'm missing?

Interested, please explain

John@Reliable_14

HDE, glad it wasn't just me thinking that to

kpc, where are you? I know our supply house has all sizes in stock

kpc_14

I am in New Hampshire...

This is a older steam radiator that is 6' long. It has 2 available tapping on the right side. I need to convert this to hot water...if I dont add a 71" x 1/2" piece of copper to one of the tappings the water will short cycle back w/o getting all the way through...the bushing will allow me to do this...kpc

Brendan_4

I have used a brass reducing bushing for this purpose some come with a recess that will accept 1/2 copper pipe on the inside to solder. Im sure 5' would be long enough depending on the direction of flow.

hope this helps

John@Reliable_14

heres a #

call South Shore Supply in Brockton MA @ 508.588.3600 with a credit card # they will ship you (1) ups

Rich L.

Machine shop

KPC, how about you buy a regular bushing and have a machine shop thread the back side. I was a machinist before getting in the trades and can tell you it would be a very simple job and should be pretty cheap.