Water – What kind of pipe nipple to use on the well pitless adapter

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I am working on the water pipe that connects to the pitless adapter on my well casing. There is a 1 in black pipe nipple that is screwed into the brass female thread of the pitless adapter. I have a threaded pvc coupling screwed on to the other end of the nipple. The pipe nipple developed a hole in it and started leaking. So, now it needs to be replaced. I guess I could just extend the pvc and screw a plastic fitting directly in to the pitless adapter, but I am of the opinion that I still want a metal to metal connection at the pitless adapter. I am considering a 1 in x 3 in or 1 in x 6 in brass nipple. Those are not impossible to find but not easy either. Any thoughts? Thanks

Best Answer

I just recommend using brass fittings for all of that stuff.

  • 1" brass close nipple
  • 1" FPT x 1" Brab brass female insert adapter

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If you can't find a female insert adapter, you can basically make one using a 1" female-female coupler + 1" male MPT x 1" Barb insert adapter.

Should look something like this (though don't forget to use stainless steel clamps on the pipe, which this guy hasn't put on yet):

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