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Product Specs
- Dimensions Specification:
- ASME B16.3
- End Conn Size 1:
- FPT
- End Conn Size 2:
- FPT
- Finish Specification:
- ASTM A-153
- Material Specification:
- ASTM A-197
- Pressure Rating Specification:
- ASME B16.3
- Size 1:
- 0.75
- Size 2:
- 0.25
- Strength:
- STD
- Thread Specification:
- ASME B1.20.1
- Ul Fm:
- Yes
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Pipe Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Reducers
- Product Type:
- Reducer
- Product Finish:
- Galvanized
- Product Material:
- Malleable Iron
- Product Weight:
- 0.23 lbs
ASC Engineered Solutions 311086409 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the ASC Engineered Solutions 3/4 x 1/4 galvanized malleable iron reducer threaded male or female on each end?
Both ends are female pipe thread (FPT), so this is a reducing coupling style fitting, not a bushing. The 3/4 inch end and the 1/4 inch end each take male-threaded pipe or a male nipple. Threads are cut to ASME B1.20.1 NPT, so they mate with standard tapered pipe thread.
2) Will a galvanized malleable iron reducer work on a potable water line?
Galvanized malleable iron reducers like this one are built for water, air, gas, oil and steam service in threaded iron and steel pipe systems. The zinc coating is hot dip galvanizing to ASTM A-153, which is what gives it corrosion resistance over black iron. For potable water in most jurisdictions you also need a lead-free certification on record for the job, so check the project spec governing your facility.
3) What is the difference between a 3/4 x 1/4 reducing coupling and a bushing?
A reducing coupling has female threads on both ends, like this ASC 3/4 x 1/4, so you thread pipe or nipples into either side. A bushing is male on the large end and female on the small end, and screws into the fitting you already have. Use the coupling when you're joining two runs of pipe; use a bushing when you're stepping down inside an existing tee, elbow or valve port without adding length.
4) Does this ASC reducer meet ASME B16.3 for a spec job?
It does. Dimensions and pressure rating both follow ASME B16.3 for malleable iron threaded fittings, the material is ASTM A-197 malleable iron, the galvanizing is ASTM A-153, and threads are ASME B1.20.1. That's the full set of callouts most mechanical specs and submittal sheets ask for on a galvanized iron fitting.
5) What is the part number and weight on the ASC 3/4 x 1/4 galvanized malleable reducer?
Order by MPN 311086409. It weighs 0.23 lbs each, which matters if you're pricing freight on a bulk MRO order or figuring hanger loads on a long run of small fittings.
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