{"product_id":"304-stainless-steel-close-nipple-1-2-schedule-40-oem-replacement-fitting","title":"304 Stainless Steel Close Nipple 1\/2\" Schedule 40 – OEM Replacement Fitting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"b5373394-4e7d-42b9-bf75-68797931932f\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"b5373394-4e7d-42b9-bf75-68797931932f\" data-turn-id-container=\"b5373394-4e7d-42b9-bf75-68797931932f\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-241\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a35562f-a1fc-83ea-bfdd-f10b85f84e9a-16\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a35562f-a1fc-83ea-bfdd-f10b85f84e9a-16\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a35562f-a1fc-83ea-bfdd-f10b85f84e9a-16\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-242\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"dbdc76a6-28af-4e3e-9f5f-3b76f3b15526\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5224\u003cbr data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressure Washer Parts → Fittings \u0026amp; Adapters → Stainless Steel Fittings\u003cbr data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304 Stainless Steel Close Nipple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e304 Stainless Steel Close Nipple 1\/2\" Schedule 40 (Part #5224)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a durable OEM replacement fitting designed to connect two female-threaded components with minimal spacing between connections. Featuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e1\/2-inch Male Pipe Thread (MPT) connections on both ends\u003c\/strong\u003e, this close nipple provides a compact, leak-resistant solution for pressure washer systems, water transfer equipment, chemical processing systems, marine applications, food-grade equipment, and industrial fluid handling installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"939trr\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12vbtph\" data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eGenuine OEM replacement fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d1ijy8\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eClose nipple configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"imqpjp\" data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e1\/2\" MPT x 1\/2\" MPT connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16f3lb5\" data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e304 stainless steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1och8u3\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eSchedule 40 design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xh7tnm\" data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eRated up to 800 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2m6fh3\" data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eExcellent corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x0bvsm\" data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eCompact design minimizes installation length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14ieo71\" data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eLeak-resistant threaded connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fupqfd\" data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eSuitable for water, air, and fluid transfer systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fw99gj\" data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eDurable industrial-grade construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17d0r3m\" data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eLong service life and reliable performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1cgu054\" data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5224\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close Nipple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eConnection Size I:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\" MPT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eConnection Size II:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\" MPT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eThread Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male Pipe Thread (MPT) x Male Pipe Thread (MPT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304 Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schedule 40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eMaximum Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 PSI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close Nipple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2161\" 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