{"product_id":"camco-59954-brass-propane-fitting-1-4-in-npt-check-valve","title":"Camco 59954 Brass Propane Fitting, 1\/4 in NPT Check Valve","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThis Camco brass fitting adapts a propane pigtail with a 1\/4 inch inverted flare over to a regulator with a 1\/4 inch female NPT port. One end is 1\/4 inch male NPT, the other a 1\/4 inch female inverted flare, and a built-in check valve keeps propane flowing one direction only. Solid brass, no shut-off valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever tried to hook a propane pigtail up to a regulator and found the threads just don't match, this little Camco brass fitting is the piece you're missing. It adapts a pigtail that ends in a 1\/4 inch inverted flare over to a regulator that has a 1\/4 inch female NPT port. One end is 1\/4 inch male NPT, the other is a 1\/4 inch female inverted flare, and there's a check valve built in so propane only moves one direction through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat check valve is the part worth talking about. It only lets gas flow one way, from the pigtail side toward the regulator, so you get a bit of built-in protection against backflow if something downstream isn't sealed the way it should be. It's a small thing, but on an LP system the small things matter. Note that this is not a shut-off valve. There's no lever or knob to close the line here, so you'll still want a proper shut-off at the tank or in the run if your setup calls for one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two connection styles trip people up more than anything. NPT is the tapered pipe thread you'll find on a lot of regulator ports. The inverted flare is the seat-style fitting common on propane pigtails and hoses. They don't thread into each other directly, which is exactly why this adapter exists. If your pigtail is inverted flare and your regulator is female NPT, this bridges the two without you having to swap out either part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick word on where this sits in the system. On most setups the pigtail runs from the connection at the cylinder over to the regulator that steps the pressure down for your appliances. That pigtail often ends in a 1\/4 inch inverted flare. Your regulator's inlet, depending on the brand and vintage, might be a 1\/4 inch female NPT port. When those two don't match, you either track down a different pigtail or you add an adapter like this one. Adding the fitting is usually the faster, cheaper fix, and because it's brass with a check valve you're not giving up anything on safety to get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the install side, treat the NPT end like any gas pipe thread. Use a gas-rated thread sealant on the male NPT threads, snug it down, and check the joint with soapy water once you've got pressure on it. The inverted flare side seats metal to metal, so it doesn't need sealant, just a clean face and enough torque that it doesn't weep. Take your time, watch for bubbles, and don't rush the leak check. Propane isn't something you eyeball. And if you're not fully comfortable working on a gas line, there's no shame in handing it to someone who is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's solid brass, which is what you want on anything carrying propane outdoors. Brass shrugs off corrosion far better than plated steel, and it holds up to the temperature swings an RV bay or a grill cabinet throws at it. We see this adapter used on RV LP setups, on portable regulators, and on grill and heater conversions where the pigtail and the regulator came from different parts of the supply chain and just don't speak the same thread language out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in mind what this is. It's a 1\/4 inch adapter fitting with a check valve, nothing more. It doesn't regulate pressure, it doesn't shut the gas off, and it won't fix a pigtail that's cracked or a regulator that's past its service life. What it does do is get an inverted flare pigtail talking to a female NPT regulator port cleanly and safely, and for that one job it's the right brass part to reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid brass construction stands up to corrosion and the outdoor temperature swings of an RV bay or grill cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1\/4 inch male NPT end mates to a regulator's female NPT port\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1\/4 inch female inverted flare end accepts a standard propane pigtail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in check valve lets propane flow one direction only for added backflow protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo shut-off valve, so it stays simple and adds no extra failure point to the line\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBridges an inverted flare pigtail to a female NPT regulator without swapping either part\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks on RV LP systems, portable regulators, and grill or heater conversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Camco 59954 connect?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt adapts a propane pigtail that ends in a 1\/4 inch inverted flare to a regulator that has a 1\/4 inch female NPT port. One end is 1\/4 inch male NPT, the other is a 1\/4 inch female inverted flare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it have a check valve?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The built-in check valve only allows propane to flow in one direction, from the pigtail side toward the regulator, which adds a measure of backflow protection to the connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it include a shut-off valve?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is an adapter fitting without a shut-off valve. If your setup needs to close the line, use a shut-off at the tank or elsewhere in the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSolid brass. Brass resists corrosion and handles the temperature swings of an outdoor LP setup better than plated steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size are the connections?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBoth ends are 1\/4 inch. The male end is 1\/4 inch NPT and the female end is a 1\/4 inch inverted flare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat thread sealant should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUse a gas-rated thread sealant on the male NPT threads, then leak-check the joint with soapy water once the system is under pressure. The inverted flare side seats metal to metal and doesn't need sealant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy do I need an adapter between these two?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNPT is a tapered pipe thread and an inverted flare is a seat-style fitting. They don't thread together directly, so this adapter bridges an inverted flare pigtail to a female NPT regulator port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich way does the propane flow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOne direction only. The check valve is designed to let gas move from the pigtail toward the regulator and to resist flow the other way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhere is this adapter typically used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn RV LP systems, portable propane regulators, and grill or heater conversions where the pigtail and regulator use different connection types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco 59954 Propane Adapter Fitting, 1\/4 in Male NPT x 1\/4 in Female Inverted Flare with Check Valve, Brass, Without Shut Off Valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59954\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e014717599542\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMale Connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFemale Connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in Inverted Flare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCheck Valve\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, one-way flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShut-Off Valve\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGas Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropane (LP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnects a propane pigtail to a regulator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What does the Camco 59954 connect?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It adapts a propane pigtail that ends in a 1\/4 inch inverted flare to a regulator that has a 1\/4 inch female NPT port. 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