Acronyms
BSP
What is British Standard Pipe Thread?
Better sealing opportunity
Why are tapered threads tapered?
Parallel Pipe Thread
What is another term for straight pipe thread?
60 Degree Angle
What is the thread angle for NPT thread?
MPT
What is Male Pipe Thread abbreviated as?
NPT
National Pipe Thread or National Pipe Taper are abbreviated as what?
Hand Make-Up
What is the number of threads you can hand thread taper pipe threads together?
Not Recommended in fact highly discouraged.
Should we use any form of sealant directly on the threads of a straight thread joint?
Thread roots and crests are rounded
What is the thread structure of a BSP fitting?
Nia and Norah
What are the names of my dogs?
GHT
Garden Hose Thread is also known as?
Still recommended where needed
Should we use Teflon tape or sealants on tapered pipe threads?
Same as taper threads
What is the thread pitch and structure of a straight thread?
1/2" or 3/4" Nominal Pipe Size
What BPT and NPT thread share the same thread pitch?
Used on fire hose
What is NH or NST thread for?
FPT
Female Pipe Thread is abbreviated as?
1.789 degrees
What is the angle of the taper on tapered pipe threads?
Pipe thread that maintains it OD over the coarse of the pipe
What is Straight or Parallel pipe thread?
5 Degrees
What is difference in thread angle between BSP and NPT threads?
Non-reusable fitting
NPTF threaded fitting are considered what?
NPTF
National Pipe Thread Fuel is abbreviated as?
Threads that expand along a pipe
What are taper pipe threads?
O-Ring, Washer, or Flare
What seals a straight thread
Thread roots and crests are straight
What is the thread structure of NPT threads?
G38
What is the part designator for 3/8" BSPP?