Overview

The 1/4 x 1/4 nipple is a small connector with a 1/4 inch thread on both ends, used to join two 1/4 inch fittings together in a pressure washer or hydraulic line. It is the fitting that links a 1/4 inch port to a 1/4 inch line, or joins two lengths of hose end to end where a straight connection is needed.

A nipple of this size is one of the most used fittings in a pressure washer kit: it is small, inexpensive and easy to keep a few of in the toolbox. The 1/4 inch thread is the standard size across the lances, guns, nozzles and quick connects in the range, so the nipple turns up in the plumbing wherever two 1/4 inch sides have to be joined.

Key Features

• 1/4 inch thread on both ends
• Joins two 1/4 inch fittings together
• Links a 1/4 inch port to a 1/4 inch line
• Small, inexpensive, easy to keep as a spare
• Standard size across the range

Specifications

• Product: nipple 1/4 x 1/4
• Thread: 1/4 inch both ends
• Use: join two 1/4 inch fittings
• Weight: 0.05 kg (stored)
• Dimensions: 4L x 1.5W x 1.5H cm (stored)

Applications

• Joining two 1/4 inch pressure washer lines
• Linking a 1/4 inch port to a 1/4 inch line
• Hydraulic and pneumatic line connections
• Replacing worn nipples in the plumbing
• Keeping a spare in the workshop kit

What You Need to Complete the Job

Use the nipple with a 1/4 inch quick connect plug for a sealed end to the line, and a 1/4 inch stainless steel coupling where the line needs a quick release joint. To step the line up to 3/8 inch, a 1/4 to 3/8 hydraulic nipple is the adaptor, and the Pressure Washers Accessories range holds the rest of the kit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a nipple fitting?

A nipple is a short connector with a thread on both ends, used to join two fittings or to link a port to a line. This one carries a 1/4 inch thread on both ends, so it joins two 1/4 inch sides together.

Is the thread NPT or BSP?

The listing does not state the thread standard. The 1/4 inch size is the common thread across the pressure washer range, and both NPT and BSP nipples are used in the plumbing. Confirm the thread standard against the fittings in the line before ordering.

Why keep a spare 1/4 inch nipple?

It is a small, inexpensive fitting that joins two 1/4 inch sides of the pressure washer plumbing. When one wears or is lost in a job, a spare in the toolbox means the machine is back to work without a trip to the shop.