How hard can it be? NPT fittings?

Jamieg285 · February 08, 2006, 11:03:32 AM

I am trying to find some NPT plugs (1/4 & 1/2) to plug the holes in my new water neck.

Can I find any in the UK? I've been googling for the last hour can can't find a thing.

Am I looking in the wrong place?

55starchief · February 08, 2006, 11:17:28 AM

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55starchief · February 08, 2006, 11:28:15 AM

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FUBAR · February 08, 2006, 11:29:45 AM

I was wondering if there was such a thing as these, there's this random doo-dad sticking out of my water neck next to the temp sensor (2 holes) that does nothing, no cables for it or anything. I wanted to remove it but didn't know what to replace it with...

55starchief · February 08, 2006, 11:35:14 AM

I can probably get these at the local hose center as they are commonly used in compressor and industrial aplications

55starchief · February 08, 2006, 11:37:07 AM

Looks like RS components have them too

RS part number 222-6591

55starchief · February 08, 2006, 11:43:25 AM

Im guessing from the 3 sites i found in under 10 mins not to dificult

FUBAR · February 08, 2006, 12:04:49 PM

hehe well done Graeme

Jamieg285 · February 08, 2006, 12:06:07 PM

Mmm.

I found that company, and didn't see those.

Thanks - they're just what I'm after.

Jamieg285 · February 08, 2006, 12:56:41 PM

Oops, replied to the 1st post not realising there were a load more.

I guess I was looking for the wrong thing.

Cheers G.

Jamieg285 · February 08, 2006, 01:05:04 PM

OK, another question.

Am I right in saying that NPT is a tapered self sealing thread, and won't need any form of gasket washer?

55starchief · February 08, 2006, 01:16:22 PM

I would use some liquid teflon to be on the safe side. Ryan has mine so ask him for it.

***EDIT***

From memory BSP is the tapered onemate

Jamieg285 · February 08, 2006, 04:05:09 PM

Still having trouble

ColeParmer, one of them is discontinued

Cspray - square drive - ugly
RS - don't do the 1/4

Found a place in Southend, have them, nice and cheap (£9.75) for all three - miniumum order £25

Still searching

Rocky · February 08, 2006, 09:51:54 PM

May have some in stock mate use all kind of threads on yank bikes and cars.will have a quick look tomorrow.

philoldsmobile · February 08, 2006, 11:34:13 PM

there is a compressor place near us automotive that sells these type of fittings..

i needed one for an unused port on the inlet of my cutlass, they gave it to me FOC

philoldsmobile · February 08, 2006, 11:47:19 PM

i think most are likely to be squaire drive mate - they are designed to be removed with stilsons..