Lift pump rant

x MadMAX DIESEL

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I've always wondered why everyone uses 1/2 NPT fittings on their PPE pump!? Mine didn't ever accept NPT so i had to run out and get -AN fitting's.
Doesnt really bother me now because they look nice all anodized blue, matching the pump. It did however when i install it because i had already bought NPT fitting's, then had to bump up more cash for those very expensive fitting's.
 
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x MadMAX DIESEL said:
I've always wondered why everyone uses 1/2 NPT fittings on their PPE pump!? Mine didn't ever accept NPT so i had to run out and get -AN fitting's.
Doesnt really bother me now because they look nice all anodized blue, matching the pump. It did however when i install it because i had already bought NPT fitting's, then had to bump up more cash for those very expensive fitting's.
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By the time you know it you've spent enough to get an airdog. That one bit me in the a!! already.
 
sweetdiesel

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x MadMAX DIESEL said:
I've always wondered why everyone uses 1/2 NPT fittings on their PPE pump!? Mine didn't ever accept NPT so i had to run out and get -AN fitting's.
Doesnt really bother me now because they look nice all anodized blue, matching the pump. It did however when i install it because i had already bought NPT fitting's, then had to bump up more cash for those very expensive fitting's.
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Why is the AN more expensive than the NPT?:confused: Or is it just because you allready bought the NPT?
 
LBZ

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Because of the anodized blue ones is why it was more money would be my guess. Regular NPT vs JIC/AN is almost identical in price for the small stuff.
 
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x MadMAX DIESEL said:
I've always wondered why everyone uses 1/2 NPT fittings on their PPE pump!? Mine didn't ever accept NPT so i had to run out and get -AN fitting's.
Doesnt really bother me now because they look nice all anodized blue, matching the pump. It did however when i install it because i had already bought NPT fitting's, then had to bump up more cash for those very expensive fitting's.
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Thats weird. I was able to use 1/2 NPT fittings in my pump.

LBZ said:
Because of the anodized blue ones is why it was more money would be my guess. Regular NPT vs JIC/AN is almost identical in price for the small stuff.
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I just looked on summit racing a little bit and the price difference isnt too big between the two if your only buying a couple.
 
x MadMAX DIESEL

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Well I used earl's plumbing fittings, the high dollar brand because that's what the local store had... I had to buy 2 Union's, 90* hose barb, and a straight hose barb VS. just two NPT fitting's that would do the job
 
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straight from their install sheet.

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