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RELIABILT 1/4-in x 3-in Black Steel Threaded Nipple

Name: RELIABILT 1/4-in x 3-in Black Steel Threaded Nipple
Brand: RELIABILT
SKU: 1000101747
Price: 3.48 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (736 reviews)

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Pipe Length: 3-in

Diameter (End 1): 1/4-in

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Nipples offer you several diameters and smaller lengths for your piping repairs or extensions. General uses for this product are for transporting lubricant, oil, grease, LP gases and fuel or to create your own DIY projects.

Generally used for lubricant, oil, grease, LP gas, natural gases (nitrogen, oxygen, etc.), steam and diesel
Schedule 40 nipple
Use to repair pipe or make an extension from a fitting or current pipe
This pipe works up to 500 PSI at 150F
Threaded ends meeting with ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 standards

General
Sub Type	Nipple	Maximum Working Temperature (Fahrenheit)	185
Type	Pipe	Connection Type (End 1)	Male
Material	Steel	Connection Type (End 2)	Male
Package Quantity	1	Common Use	Natural gas and oil

Dimensions
Diameter (End 1)	1/4-in	Pipe Length	3-in
Diameter (End 2)	1/4-in	Weight (lbs.)	0.11

Features
Maximum Working Pressure (PSI)	500	Threaded	Threaded both ends
Minimum Working Temperature (Fahrenheit)	-20

Certifications
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)	Prop 65 WARNING(S) -

Warranty
Warranty	1-year limited

Compatibility
Code Approvals	ANSI/ASTM A. 733, A53

Miscellaneous
UNSPSC	40171500

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Review

4.8 out of 5

736 Reviews

96% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this black steel nipple for reliable, leak-free performance in demanding gas, plumbing, and air compressor applications. Reviewers consistently highlight clean, precisely cut threads that fit standard NPT components accurately with no deformation, even under considerable hand-tightening force. The solid Schedule 40 steel construction with black coating resists corrosion and withstands heavy use. Many appreciate the wide range of available sizes, enabling precise installations without modification. A few mention pricing concerns, but these are vastly outweighed by strong satisfaction with performance and durability.

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Great features

Would Recommend

Bought it last week.The finish is decent. Good choice for building a wall shelf.

MarkerOctober 2, 2026
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Great features

Would Recommend

Bought it last week.Sturdy steel. It serves as a durable spacer for a wall shelf.

MarkerOctober 2, 2026
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Great features

Would Recommend

Bought it last week.GreatThis serves well for building the support columns for a wall shelf .

MarkerOctober 2, 2026
From 3_SLASH_8-in x 4-in Black Steel Threaded Nipple Verified Purchaser

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Would Recommend

Needed something to extend a high bay led light down. This filled the bill. Needed a threaded nipple and Lowes had exactly what I needed, in stock.

SwazooOctober 2, 2026
From 3_SLASH_4-in x 12-in Black Steel Threaded Nipple Verified Purchaser

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Perfect for job

Exactly what was needed for our water filtration installation.

TRPhillipsOctober 1, 2026
From 3_SLASH_4-in x 1-1_SLASH_2-in Black Steel Threaded Nipple Verified Purchaser

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1/2” nipple

Always pick the longer nipple can be cut down if needed

HossOctober 1, 2026
From 1_SLASH_2-in x 6-in Black Steel Threaded Nipple Verified Purchaser

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