brass water flow meter 833

[thermodynamics]

I have recently purchased this flow meter. The spec sheet says 1/2" NPT. However, the male end of the flow meter will not turn into a 1/2" female adapter. I have tried it with multiple adapters. It appears that the thread is cylindrical. Is there a special threaded adapter that is used with this flow meter. Can someone shed some light on this ?

Thank you.

[adafruit]

does it -kind- of fit? this is the first time we've heard it doesnt fit NPT and we've sold a bunch

[thermodynamics]

The male end of the flow meter threads in "one" turn into a female adapter. So I guess it kinda fits. However, I am hesitant to have to use a wrench to turn it in more. I have tried the flow meter with a non tapered cylindrical 1/2" thread, and it threads in with out any issues. As well, the male end of the flow meter has a flat face which looks like it was meant to mate with a gasket of some sort to make a seal.

[adafruit_support_bill]

Hmmm. Sounds like an NPSC thread instead of NPT. I'll look into that.

[thermodynamics]

The threads on the flow meters that I received are 1/2" BSPP not NPT. Are there special fittings that can be purchased for this flow meter to adapt to NPT. Do you have this flow meter with NPT threads?

[adafruit_support_bill]

Adapters are available from places like Grainger, Cole Parmer, Parker etc. I'm still waiting for word on the threading for the rest of our stock.

[adafruit]

Sorry for the delayed response, wanted to figure out exactly whats up, the brass flow meter we have matches up perfectly with mcmaster carr # 5116K88 so which is why we thought its NPT when in fact its NPS (not tapered)!

Not sure about adapters, will update the text description of the item!