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Boshart NIPBR114XCLNL 1-1/4" No-Lead Brass Close Nipple
The Boshart NIPBR114XCLNL is a 1-1/4" brass close nipple designed for rough-in and behind-the-wall plumbing connections where a short, fully-threaded fitting is required to join two female-threaded components with minimal spacing. Machined from brass and produced to a no-lead formulation, this close nipple is threaded along its entire length on both ends, allowing it to thread directly into two adjoining fittings, valves, or stops without the need for an intermediate length of pipe. Plumbers and contractors rely on close nipples like this one whenever tight rough-in clearances call for a compact, rigid brass connection between threaded ports.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 1-1/4" nominal pipe thread size for compatibility with standard 1-1/4" female-threaded fittings, valves, and adapters.
- Durable Brass Construction: Machined brass body offers corrosion resistance and long service life in rough-in plumbing applications compared to unprotected ferrous fittings.
- Close Nipple Configuration: Fully threaded from end to end with no unthreaded shoulder, letting the fitting seat directly against adjoining components for the shortest possible connection length.
- No-Lead Formulation: Manufactured to a no-lead brass alloy for use where no-lead fittings are specified on the job.
- Threaded Connection: Standard male pipe threads on both ends thread directly into female-threaded valves, stops, tees, and other rough-in fittings without additional couplings.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Close Nipple
- Product Material: Brass
- Trade Size: 1-1/4"
- Standards: No-Lead
Typical Applications
- Joining two female-threaded fittings, valves, or stops in tight rough-in spaces
- Connecting brass or threaded-body valves directly to adjoining fittings without extra pipe length
- Residential and commercial rough-in plumbing installations
- Renovation work where limited clearance behind walls or in mechanical rooms requires a compact threaded connector
- General-purpose brass-to-brass or brass-to-iron pipe thread connections
Why Boshart?
Boshart supplies brass rough-in components built for reliable, code-conscious plumbing installations. The NIPBR114XCLNL close nipple's brass construction and no-lead formulation make it a practical choice for plumbers and contractors who need a compact, durable threaded connector for 1-1/4" rough-in applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- BOS-20260923
- Product Type:
- Nipple
- Standards:
- No-Lead
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings and Valves
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Size:
- 1-1/4"
- Product Group:
- Fitting
Boshart NIPBR114XCLNL – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is a close nipple and when should I use one instead of a cut length of pipe?
A close nipple is threaded end to end with no unthreaded middle shoulder, so it screws straight into two female-threaded ports and pulls them as tight together as the threads allow. The Boshart NIPBR114XCLNL is the 1-1/4 inch brass version. Use it when a valve, stop, tee or adapter has to seat almost directly against another fitting and there is no room for a length of pipe plus couplings. If you need any real spacing between the two components, a longer nipple or cut pipe is the better call, because a close nipple gives you the shortest possible connection and nothing adjustable.
2) Will a 1-1/4 inch Boshart brass close nipple thread into iron pipe fittings, or only brass?
Both. The nipple carries standard 1-1/4 inch male pipe threads on each end, so it mates with any 1-1/4 inch female pipe thread port, brass or ferrous. Boshart lists brass-to-brass and brass-to-iron pipe thread connections as typical uses. On a brass-to-galvanized joint, keep in mind you are creating a dissimilar-metal connection, which is normal practice on threaded rough-in but worth noting if the system is prone to corrosion.
3) Is this brass nipple no-lead for potable water work?
The NIPBR114XCLNL is made to a no-lead brass alloy, and No-Lead is the standard Boshart lists against it. That is what specifiers and inspectors are looking for when a drawing calls out no-lead brass on a domestic water rough-in. It is the same item whether the job is residential or commercial.
4) I have a 1-1/4 inch threaded ball valve that needs to land on a tee with no gap. Is this the right part?
That is exactly the case a close nipple covers. Thread the 1-1/4 inch brass nipple into the valve body, then into the tee, and the two seat against each other with no intermediate pipe. Both ports have to be female 1-1/4 inch pipe thread. One caution on close nipples generally: because there is no bare shoulder, you have nowhere to put a pipe wrench once both ends are engaged, so make up the first joint tight before you start the second.
5) Do I need thread sealant or tape with a brass close nipple?
Yes, treat it like any tapered pipe thread joint: the seal is made by the thread engagement plus a sealant, so use PTFE tape or a pipe thread compound rated for the service. The nipple itself ships as a bare machined brass fitting, threaded on both ends, with no gasket or sealant included.
6) Why choose brass over a galvanized steel nipple for a behind-the-wall connection?
Brass gives you corrosion resistance an unprotected ferrous nipple does not, which matters most where the fitting is buried behind a wall or in a mechanical room and will not be seen again for years. It is also what most drawings call for alongside brass valves and stops, and it is the option that can be supplied to a no-lead formulation for potable water.
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