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pipe layout

I am laying out a U seal for my steam return using 2" pipe. How much do you allow for threads into a fitting when measuring a length of pipe?

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  • Jim Walsh
    Jim Walsh Member Posts: 8


    you should measure from the face of each fitting, then add 1/2" to 5/8" thread insertion for each fitting.
  • thfurnitureguy_4
    thfurnitureguy_4 Member Posts: 398


    Thanks. Is this true for smaller pipe? 3/4, 1" and so
  • Kal Row
    Kal Row Member Posts: 1,520
    until there are more threads per inch, eg1/8th steam vent

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