{"product_id":"18-1-1-2fipx1-1-2fip-ss-conn","title":"18 1-1\/2FIPX1-1\/2FIP SS CONN","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rg9n11\" data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e💧 What it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eThis connector is used to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v9lxki\" data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eJoin \u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"390\"\u003elarge-diameter water piping (1-1\/2\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rfag1t\" data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eAllow flexibility between rigid pipe sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16qxfun\" data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eAbsorb vibration from pumps or equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k0sxl4\" data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eMake installation easier when alignment is not perfect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xcco7e\" data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"560\"\u003e🧰 Key specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16e6hvk\" data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eSize: \u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"596\"\u003e1-1\/2\" FIP × 1-1\/2\" FIP\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tvg9ul\" data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eLength: \u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e18 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qiw3l9\" data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"669\"\u003ebraided stainless steel exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11qq7t0\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eInner liner: \u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"727\"\u003erubber (potable-water rated elastomer)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ix95x9\" data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eConnection type: \u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"788\"\u003efemale iron pipe threads on both ends\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hh7cos\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"841\"\u003ePressure rated for \u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"841\"\u003ecommercial plumbing systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"x9xjwm\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"869\"\u003e🏢 Where it’s used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eThis is typically found in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fs9zdp\" data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eCommercial water heaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fzpm3x\" data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eBoilers and hydronic heating systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gma3my\" data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eBooster pumps \/ circulation pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13263v2\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eLarge domestic water service lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rn1315\" data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eMechanical rooms in buildings or multifamily systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14mrwrq\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e🧠 Simple explanation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eIt’s basically a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eshort, flexible metal hose that connects two big 1-1\/2 inch water pipes so they can line up and move slightly without leaking or stressing the rigid plumbing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"co99wv\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e⚠️ Important notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gac3sg\" data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eMust match \u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eexact thread size and type (FIP vs MIP matters)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11rv096\" data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eNot typically used in small residential fixtures—this is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003ecommercial-scale plumbing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jcqjzu\" data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eOver-tightening can crush internal seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RECTORSEAL CORPORATION","offers":[{"title":"Default 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