1 FIP X 1 FIP X 18 SS CONN

🔧 18" Stainless Steel Flexible Water Connector (1" FIP × 1" FIP)

It is a flexible braided stainless steel hose used to connect water piping between two 1-inch female threaded fittings.

⚙️ Breaking down the code

• 1 FIP → 1" Female Iron Pipe thread (both ends)
• X 1 FIP → same size on both ends (straight connector)
• 18 → 18-inch length
• SS CONN → stainless steel connector (braided flexible hose)

💧 What it does

This connector is used to:

• Join two 1" threaded water lines
• Allow flexibility between rigid piping
• Absorb vibration and movement
• Simplify installation in tight spaces

🧰 Key features

• Material: braided stainless steel exterior
• Inner core: rubber (EPDM or similar potable-rated material)
• Length: 18 inches
• Ends: 1" FIP swivel connections
• Pressure rated for residential/commercial water systems
• Corrosion-resistant and flexible

🏠 Where it’s used

• Water heaters (large commercial or high-flow units)
• Boilers and hydronic systems
• Pumps and mechanical rooms
• Plumbing transitions where rigid pipe alignment is difficult

🧠 Simple explanation

It’s basically a flexible stainless steel hose that connects two 1-inch threaded pipes so they don’t have to line up perfectly and can flex slightly without leaking.

⚠️ Important note

• Must match thread type (FIP vs MIP) exactly
• Not for gas unless specifically rated (this one is typically water-only)
• Over-tightening can damage the rubber seal inside