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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:
- 0.375
- Size 2:
- 0.125
- 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:
- 0.13 lbs
ASC Engineered Solutions 311085203 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the ASC Engineered Solutions 3/8 x 1/8 galvanized reducer female threaded on both ends?
Both ends are FPT (female pipe thread), so it takes male-threaded pipe or nipples on each side. It steps 3/8 inch down to 1/8 inch, and the threads are cut to ASME B1.20.1, the standard NPT thread spec, so it mates with any standard NPT male thread.
2) Is this the right part to step a 3/8 inch line down to a 1/8 inch gauge or instrument port?
Yes, that is exactly what it does. It is a female-to-female reducing coupling, 3/8 inch FPT to 1/8 inch FPT, so it will take a 3/8 nipple on one side and a 1/8 male gauge or fitting shank on the other. If your gauge stem is female, you will need a male-threaded reducing bushing or nipple instead.
3) Will a galvanized malleable iron reducer hold up on a wet or outdoor line?
The galvanized coating is applied to ASTM A-153, the hot-dip spec for threaded hardware, which is what you want for damp, outdoor, or corrosive service rather than a black iron fitting. Match it with galvanized pipe and nipples to avoid mixing coatings on the same run.
4) Will this reducer match the dimensions of other brands' malleable iron fittings on my run?
It is made to ASME B16.3, the dimensional standard for threaded malleable iron fittings, so face-to-face and thread dimensions interchange with any other B16.3 standard-class fitting. That is what lets you swap it into an existing galvanized run without re-cutting pipe.
5) What is the ASC 3/8 x 1/8 galvanized reducer part number and how much does one weigh?
Order by MPN 311085203. Each fitting weighs 0.13 lbs, which matters if you are pricing a freight-shipped box of them or figuring hanger loads on a small branch.
6) Do I need thread sealant with this fitting, and can I use it on potable water?
Threads are tapered NPT per ASME B1.20.1, so they seal on the thread engagement and still need pipe dope or PTFE tape at assembly. The material is galvanized malleable iron, common on water, air, and fire protection service; for potable water confirm your local code accepts galvanized iron for the application.
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