Boshart NIPCH38XCLNL 3/8" Chrome-Plated Close Nipple, No-Lead

Boshart NIPCH38XCLNL 3/8" Chrome-Plated Close Nipple, No-Lead

The Boshart NIPCH38XCLNL is a 3/8" chrome-plated close nipple built for rough-in and finish-exposed plumbing connections where a short, threaded transition is needed between two fittings. As a close nipple, it has threads running nearly the full length of the fitting with little to no unthreaded shoulder, letting plumbers join two female-threaded fittings directly together in tight spaces behind walls, under fixtures, or at stub-outs. The chrome finish makes this nipple suitable for applications where the connection may remain visible, such as at a supply stop, angle valve, or shut-off assembly, while the No-Lead designation supports use in potable water systems where lead-free components are required. This is a rough-in and connection component intended for professional plumbing installation, not a decorative fixture.

Key Features

• Trade Size: 3/8" nominal pipe thread for compatibility with standard 3/8" threaded fittings, valves, and stops.
• Close Nipple Configuration: Fully or near-fully threaded body allows two female fittings to be joined with minimal unthreaded pipe between them, ideal for space-constrained rough-in and finish connections.
• Chrome-Plated Finish: Provides a corrosion-resistant, polished surface suitable for connections that may be visible after installation, such as at supply stops or fixture shut-offs.
• No-Lead Construction: Manufactured to No-Lead specifications for use in potable water supply applications where lead-free fittings are required.
• Threaded Connection: Standard male pipe threads on both ends allow the nipple to thread directly into compatible female-threaded valves, fittings, and stops without additional adapters.
• Compact Design: Short overall length designed specifically for tight-clearance installations where a standard-length nipple will not fit.

Typical Applications

• Connecting supply stops or angle valves to water lines in tight spaces
• Joining two female-threaded fittings behind fixtures or under sinks
• Residential and commercial potable water rough-in and finish plumbing
• Renovation and repair work where standard-length nipples do not fit
• Applications requiring a lead-free threaded connector

Why Boshart?

Boshart manufactures plumbing rough-in components used by professional plumbers and contractors who need reliable, code-conscious hardware for potable water and drainage systems. The No-Lead construction of this close nipple reflects Boshart's attention to compliance-oriented manufacturing for water supply components, while the chrome-plated finish gives installers a clean, corrosion-resistant option for connections that stay visible after the job is finished. Choose Boshart for dependable threaded fittings that fit tight rough-in spaces without compromising on finish quality.