[Steam-engine] Pipe fitting & threading

[Harold Kuret]

For 1/2" and 3/4" pipe you need to allow 1/2" per end.

Test the die on a bought nipple to see how far you need to thread the pipe.
Generally you run the threader to the last tooth.

You can go to the "Rigid" web site to get some information.
http://www.ridgid.com/

Good Luck,

Harold Kuret
Lynden, Ont. Canada

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy glines" <pioneersop96 at yahoo.com>
To: "Steam" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 9:01 AM
Subject: [Steam-engine] Pipe fitting & threading


> It will soon be time for me to start replumbing my
> boiler.  I have the threading dies that I need for
> 1/2" & 3/4" pipe thread.  I need a little education on
> how to use them.  Here is an example:  I have two
> fittings that are 12" apart that I want to connect
> with 3/4" pipe.  How long do I need to cut my piece of
> pipe?  I know that there is a formula but I can't seem
> to find it.  When I thread my pipe how far do I run
> the die down before I stop?  To little and there is
> not enough threads & to much could make the wall
> thickness to thin.
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Andy Glines
> Evansville, IN
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
> http://mail.yahoo.com
> _______________________________________________
> Steam-engine mailing list
> http://www.stationary-engine.com/mailman/listinfo/steam-engine
>