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Galvanized steel pipe nipple, silver threaded cylinder, 2-1/2 inch diameter by 5 inch length

Legend Valve

Legend Valve 356-188E 2-1/2" x 5" galvanized nipple bathware

SKU CH-28WZ-VSJB8

A 2-1/2" x 5" Schedule 40 galvanised ESeries nipple for connecting pipework

  • Size2-1/2 in × 5 in
  • Product colorTransparent
  • Product typePipes, Valves & Fittings
  • Galvanized steel resists corrosion for long service life
  • Schedule 40 wall handles standard plumbing pressures
  • 2-1/2 inch diameter fits matching pipework
  • Five inch length suits common bathware connections
  • California Proposition 65 warning notes chemical hazards

Galvanised nipple for plumbing systems

The Legend Valve 356-188E is a 2-1/2" x 5" Schedule 40 galvanised nipple intended for water-supply and general piping installations. It suits plumbers and maintenance teams joining threaded fittings in residential or light-commercial bathware projects.

Schedule 40 wall handles continuous pressure

The Schedule 40 wall thickness provides consistent strength under sustained system pressure rather than only short test spikes. Galvanised coating resists corrosion during long service runs in potable-water or hydronic loops.

Galvanised finish limits scale and noise

The zinc coating reduces internal scale build-up that can restrict flow and increase turbulence noise over time. No external power is drawn and the fitting adds negligible thermal load to the surrounding pipework.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 1,499 comparable items (median $39.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameLEGEND VALVE
Product colorTransparent
Product typePipes, Valves & Fittings
Size & build
Size2-1/2 in × 5 in

Questions about this item

Does the 356-188E nipple generate noise or heat during continuous water flow?

The galvanized steel nipple is a passive fitting; it produces no operational noise or heat regardless of how long water runs through it.

What existing plumbing components are required to install this 2-1/2" Schedule 40 nipple?

You need matching 2-1/2" NPT female threads on both connecting pipes or fittings, plus pipe thread sealant or tape rated for potable water.

Will the 188E nipple thread directly onto older galvanized pipe still in the wall?

Yes, the Schedule 40 NPT threads are standard; they mate with existing galvanized, brass or steel pipe of the same nominal size.

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