Water pipe nipples are also called casing pipes, pipe sleeve nipples, which are used to connect two water pipes to extend the length of the water pipe. According to the different ways of use, the nipples can be divided into externally threaded end water pipe nipples, bite-type water pipe nipples, and self-fixing water pipe nipples. When installing, pay attention to the same size between the nipple and the water pipe, and choose the correct connection nipple.
1. Find The Correct Size When Installing Water Pipe Nipples
The installation and construction of the waterway are at the forefront of the home decoration process. If there is a problem with the installation of the water pipe, other decoration work will be difficult to carry out. To do a good job in waterway construction, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of water pipe material, water pipe nipple specifications, and other issues in advance to prevent the possibility of mistakes.
2. What Is A Water Pipe Nipple?
To understand the specifications of water pipe nipples, we must first know what water pipe nipples are. The water pipe nipple, in simple terms, is actually a small part used to connect two water pipes. However, although this part is small, it plays a very crucial role. According to their usage, water pipe nipples can be divided into three categories:
- Externally threaded water pipe nipples
- Card sleeve water pipe nipples
- Water pipe nipples
3. Water Pipe Nipples Are Classified By Material
According to their production materials, they can be divided into two categories:
- Metal water pipe nipples
- Plastic water pipe nipples
The thickness, length, and installation position of the water pipe are different, which also determines that there are many different sizes of water pipe nipple specifications.
The use of water pipes is very closely related to people's daily life. It can be used not only in the family but also in other areas of society. Water pipes are also widely used. There are also certain differences in prices for different pipe materials and pipe specifications. For general washing machine water pipe nipples, the applicable inner diameter of the water pipe is 12mm, and for household water pipe nipples, the general inner diameter is 14m.
If the water pipe nipple specifications are not used correctly during the waterway reconstruction construction, it may cause the water pipe in the house to leak and affect people's normal work and life. In addition, improper water pipe nipples may damage the water pipes and cause serious waste of water resources. Therefore, only by finding the right water pipe nipple specifications and installing it, can the use be more assured.
4. How To Remove Rusted Water Pipe Nipple?
- You can pour some peanut oil on the rusty water pipe nipple, and then gently rotate it with a wrench.
- Knock the water pipe nipple with a wrench and loosen the rusty screw to unscrew it.
- If the rust is too serious, you can only pry open the water pipe nipple, and replace it with a new water pipe nipple later.
