Description

At first a cap female threaded 3″. In a word it’s a fitting used to seal or terminates the end of a pipe or male threaded fitting. Important to realize it has internal (female) threads that screw onto a corresponding male British Standard Pipe (BSP) thread.

Overall cap female threaded 3″

• PVC Female BSP Thread End Cap, Class 16: This durable fitting is made from PVC . Also is designed for irrigation systems to provide a secure, leak-proof seal. The Class 16 pressure rating indicates it can handle up to 16 bar of pressure.
• PVC Female Cap BSP (WRAS Approved): This female cap is WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) approved, certifying its suitability for use with drinking water. Also can operate at pressures up to 16 bars at 20°C.

Key features

• Material: Made from PVC, providing corrosion resistance and longevity. Some variants, like PVC-U (unplasticised PVC), are highly durable for high-pressure systems.
• Thread type: The female threads are designed to the British Standard Pipe (BSP) thread specification; with a 55° thread angle and rounded peaks and valleys. This makes them incompatible with NPT (American) threads.
• Sealing: For parallel (BSPP) threads, a proper seal is achieved with a washer or PTFE thread tape with tapered (BSP) threads. A seal can be created by the wedging action of the threads themselves, but a sealant is still recommended.
• Application: Commonly used in plumbing and irrigation systems to terminate a pipe’s run or to temporarily seal an outlet for maintenance.