Boshart Chrome-Plated No-Lead Threaded Nipple, Plumbing Fitting

Boshart Chrome-Plated No-Lead Threaded Nipple, Plumbing Fitting

The Boshart chrome-plated no-lead nipple family is built for rough-in and finish-visible plumbing connections where a threaded extension piece is needed between fittings, valves, or supply stops. This family is offered in multiple trade size and length combinations — including 1/2" x 1-1/2", 3/8" x 2", 3/8" x 3-1/2", and 3/8" x 4-1/2" — giving installers a range of reach options to bridge wall cavities, extend supply lines, or connect fixtures where standard-length nipples fall short. Every option in the family shares the same chrome-plated finish, making these nipples suitable for applications where the fitting may remain partially visible, such as exposed supply runs near fixtures. Each is also manufactured to a no-lead designation, supporting use in potable water systems where low-lead compliance is required. As threaded nipples, all options are designed to mate with standard female-threaded fittings, valves, and supply stops using conventional pipe thread connections, making them a straightforward drop-in component for plumbers assembling or repairing water supply runs. Keep this family on hand as a go-to set of extension pieces for jobs that call for a slightly longer reach than a close nipple can provide, without stepping up to full-length pipe and additional couplings.

Key Features

• Trade Size Range: 3/8" and 1/2" nominal sizes for standard supply line and fixture connections.
• Length Options: Lengths from 1-1/2" to 4-1/2" give installers extended reach between fittings without adding a coupling.
• Finish: Chrome-plated exterior on every option, suitable for applications where the nipple may be partially visible.
• No-Lead Construction: Manufactured to no-lead specification across the family for use in potable water supply applications.
• Threaded Connection: Standard male pipe threads mate with common female-threaded valves, stops, and fittings.
• Rough-In Ready: Compact, single-piece design simplifies supply line assembly behind fixtures and walls.

Technical Specifications

• Trade Sizes: 3/8", 1/2"
• Lengths: 1-1/2", 2", 3-1/2", 4-1/2"
• Finish: Chrome-Plated
• Lead Status: No-Lead

Typical Applications

• Residential and Commercial Rough-In Plumbing
• Supply Line Extensions Behind Fixtures
• Connecting Valves and Supply Stops
• Potable Water Supply Assemblies
• Renovation and Repair Plumbing Work

Why Boshart?

Boshart supplies plumbing professionals with reliably sized, consistently threaded rough-in components like this chrome-plated no-lead nipple family. Built to a no-lead specification and finished in chrome for applications where visibility matters, these nipples give contractors a dependable set of extension pieces for supply line assembly without sourcing custom-cut pipe. Whether the job calls for a 3/8" x 2" nipple or a longer 3/8" x 4-1/2" reach, this family keeps rough-in work moving with consistent thread quality and finish across every size.