{"product_id":"https-cleanflow-net-products-copper-tube-size-lf-brass-compression-by-fpt-adapter","title":"CTS x FNPT Compression Female Adapter, Cambridge Brass 117NL | CTS \u0026 HDPE to Female Thread Connection | Lead-Free | 300 PSI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrass CTS x FIP Adapter for Copper, Poly and PEX Water Lines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this \u003cstrong\u003eCTS female adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e when a water service pipe needs to connect to a male pipe thread, like a valve or a threaded nipple. One end grips copper, CTS poly or PEX pipe with no soldering. The other end has female threads (FIP). It is made for cold water service lines, including buried lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits three common service pipes: copper type K or L, CTS poly and PEX, which share the same outside size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds no soldering or glue, because tightening the nut presses a rubber seal and a stainless steel grip ring onto the pipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe female thread end screws onto any male pipe thread of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of no-lead brass that meets NSF\/ANSI 61 and 372 for drinking water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated for 300 PSI working pressure and made to AWWA C800, the standard for water service fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich CTS Female Adapter Size Do You Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth ends are the same size. Measure the outside diameter (OD) of your pipe and match it to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cleanflow.net\/products\/sdr9-hdpe-pipe-cts-coiled\"\u003eCTS poly\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cleanflow.net\/products\/municipex-water-service-tubing-rehau-sdr9-pexa-pipe-for-underground-potable-water-lines-flexible-durable-freeze-resistant-nsf-ansi-certified\"\u003ePEX\u003c\/a\u003e pipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e this adapter fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePVC or IPS poly pipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pipe is bigger, so use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cleanflow.net\/products\/iron-pipe-size-lf-brass-compression-by-fpt-adapter\"\u003eIPS compression x FPT adapter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a male thread instead:\u003c\/strong\u003e use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cleanflow.net\/products\/copper-tube-size-lf-brass-compression-by-mpt-adapter\"\u003eCTS compression male adapter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePipe OD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.875\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.65\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.125\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.84\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.375\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.625\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.77\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.125\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.70\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Install a CTS Female Adapter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe end:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the pipe square with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cleanflow.net\/products\/reed-tc2q-quick-release-pipe-and-tubing-cutters-1-4-to-2-5-8-capacity-fast-precise-and-efficient-cutting-tool\"\u003etube cutter\u003c\/a\u003e, not a hacksaw. Put an insert stiffener in a poly or PEX pipe (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cleanflow.net\/products\/cts-stainless-steel-insert-stiffeners\"\u003eCTS insert stiffeners\u003c\/a\u003e for 3\/4\" and 1\" pipe), push the pipe in all the way, and tighten the nut until it stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread end:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put pipe sealant or PTFE tape on the male thread. Turn the adapter only on its flat sides with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cleanflow.net\/products\/reed-rcorp-smooth-jaw-waterworks-fitting-wrench-for-2-corp-stops-non-marring-forged-steel-ideal-for-brass-valves-chrome-delicate-fittings\"\u003esmooth-jawed wrench\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore burying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressure test the line and keep water from freezing inside the fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 27.003%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 72.6392%;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.003%;\"\u003eBrand and series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.6392%;\"\u003eCambridge Brass 117NL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.003%;\"\u003eConnections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.6392%;\"\u003eCTS compression x female pipe thread (FIP, also called FPT or FNPT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.003%;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.6392%;\"\u003e3\/4\", 1\", 1-1\/4\", 1-1\/2\", 2\" (same size both ends)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.003%;\"\u003eFits pipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.6392%;\"\u003eCopper type K or L; CTS polyethylene SDR 9; PEX SDR 9; polybutylene SDR 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.003%;\"\u003ePressure rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.6392%;\"\u003e300 PSI working pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.003%;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.6392%;\"\u003eNo-lead brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.003%;\"\u003eSeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.6392%;\"\u003eEPDM rubber with a stainless steel grip ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.003%;\"\u003eContinuity spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.6392%;\"\u003eBrass spring in the seal keeps copper pipe electrically connected through the fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.003%;\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.6392%;\"\u003eAWWA C800, NSF\/ANSI 61, NSF\/ANSI 372\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.003%;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.6392%;\"\u003eCold water service lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.003%;\"\u003eInsert stiffener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.6392%;\"\u003eRequired in plastic pipe (poly, PEX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.003%;\"\u003eNot for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.6392%;\"\u003ePVC pipe, IPS poly pipe, hot water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy CTS Female Adapters Online from Cleanflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleanflow Utility Supply Company\u003c\/strong\u003e is an authorized Cambridge Brass supplier and sells the 117NL CTS female adapter in 3\/4\" to 2\" sizes. Cleanflow ships across Canada and the USA. Most orders over $199 ship free, and exchanges are accepted within 30 days of purchase under the Cleanflow refund policy. Not sure about the size? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@cleanflow.ca\"\u003einfo@cleanflow.ca\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cleanflow.net\/collections\/cambridge-brass\"\u003eCambridge Brass fittings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat does FIP mean in plumbing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFIP means female iron pipe. It is a threaded opening that a male pipe thread (MIP) screws into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the difference between FIP and FPT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone. FIP, FPT, and FNPT are different names for the same female pipe thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is a female adapter in plumbing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a fitting with an inside thread on one end and a pipe connection on the other. It lets a pipe connect to a valve or fitting that has a male thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do you connect a poly pipe to a brass fitting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a brass compression fitting that matches the pipe's outside size. Put an insert stiffener in the pipe end, push the pipe in, and tighten the nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do you connect copper pipe to threaded pipe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse an adapter like this one. The copper pipe goes into the compression end, and the female thread screws onto the threaded pipe with sealant or PTFE tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cambridge Brass","offers":[{"title":"3\/4\" CTS X 3\/4\" FPT","offer_id":10600985924,"sku":"117NL-H3F3","price":49.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\" CTS X 1\" FPT","offer_id":10600985860,"sku":"117NL-H4F4","price":66.85,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-1\/4\" CTS X 1-1\/4\" FPT","offer_id":13149096964,"sku":"117NL-H5F5","price":136.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-1\/2\" CTS X 1-1\/2\" FPT","offer_id":13149114116,"sku":"117NL-H6F6","price":181.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\" CTS X 2\" FPT","offer_id":13149129796,"sku":"117NL-H7F7","price":211.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/5405\/files\/CTS_Female_Adapter_Brass_Compression_x_FIP_3_4_to_2.jpg?v=1789953225","url":"https:\/\/cleanflow.net\/products\/https-cleanflow-net-products-copper-tube-size-lf-brass-compression-by-fpt-adapter","provider":"Cleanflow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}