old adapters?

kcopp

Did they not.. or do they still make threaded brass pipe adapters... that you can then solder  to a 1/2" copper fitting w/o the need to thread the pipe? have an old house to adapt to... ty,kpc

Paul Pollets

CxM adpt

You're looking for a copper x male adapter. They come in every size and can be found at any plumbing supply house.

Mark Eatherton

It is called...

a Marvel fitting. Typically used for tub spout applications coming out of the wall. Does not have a pipe stop on it, can be slipped over 1/2" copper and soldered in place. Works great for creating a "dip tube" on older cast iron radiators that are tapped for S&R on the same side.



The other option is to take a 1/2" MxC adapter and drill the stop out of it. Be careful when doing this because the copper heats up quick from the drilling friction and will jam itself onto the drill during the process. I find that a step bit chucked into a drill press works best.



ME

Unknown

I think he means,,,

An adapter that can be soldered onto brass IPS pipe, not copper tubing,,,,, similar to a soldering nipple, less the lead pipe. You may have to look into "waterworks" brass fittings Kevin,, municipalities adapt onto that old IPS stuff quite often.

kcopp

Yes it was....

old brass pipe... still works. It is just in a closet. I really do not want to thread 1/2 brass in a closet.... I will keep looking

Mark Eatherton

I guess I'm cornfused then...

Sorry for the cornfusion :-)



ME

Steve_210

tp adapters

can be soldered onto brass but they are expensive

kcopp

OK I will guess...

tp adapters? Not toilet paper. Refrideration?

bob_46

improvise

1/2" pipe I.D. is .622 and 1/2" nominal copper is .625 O.D.. run a 5/8 drill bit in the end of the, clean everything really well and solder the copper in the pipe. If you are really concerned about strength you could use BAg.

Unknown

Good idea bob,,,

I see no reason why that would`nt work!

Unknown

It will work fine

If you saw the threaded end off of a 1/2" brass nipple, clean the burrs off with a round file, clean it with a fitting brush and slip it over the 1/2 '' copper and sweat it on, you'll be all set-it works like a charm.

PaulR

The Answer

Jones Stephens makes a MIPxSWT bushing.  It sweats on to the end of ½" copper to get you to the MIP thread.



It is a B55-001.



Paul

MikeyB

Adapter

The adapter that Paul has a pic of look like the same adapters that come supplied w/new Sloan flushometers for urinals and water closets, similar to a cxm adapter

Unknown

That is not what he`s looking for,,,,,

Re-read the previous postings,,,,,,,,,

kcopp

ahh....

that is a great idea... I will give it a shot! TY all...kpc

Steve_210

tp adapters

TP= TREADLESS PIPE found in most plumbing stores but the 5/8 drill bit will also work for 1/2''.    

Pheloa

Adapters

To connect brass pipe directly to copper by soldering we used to use what was called a reamed adapter it looked like a standard female adapter but the threads were reamed out to the size of the brass pipe hence the name. They were available in 1/2",3/4", and 1". On larger sizes we sometimes used fitting reducers deepending on the size . Hope this helps.