{"product_id":"rheem-ap12992-3-nipple-heat-trap-3-4nptx3lg","title":"Rheem AP12992-3 NIPPLE HEAT TRAP 3\/4\"NPTX3\"LG","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRheem AP12992-3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" NPT x 3\" long heat trap nipple\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for use with water heaters. This genuine Rheem replacement part helps improve energy efficiency by reducing heat loss through convection in water heater connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rheem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e AP12992-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4\" NPT (National Pipe Thread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat Trap Nipple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Heat Trap Nipple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eheat trap nipple\u003c\/strong\u003e is an essential water heater component installed at the inlet and outlet ports of the water heater tank. It works by preventing the natural convection of hot water out of the tank, which helps \u003cstrong\u003ereduce standby heat loss\u003c\/strong\u003e and improve the overall energy efficiency of your water heating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003egenuine Rheem OEM replacement part\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to fit Rheem water heater models requiring a \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" NPT heat trap nipple\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always verify your water heater's model number and specifications before purchasing to ensure proper fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0\" \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0\" \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0\" \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Rheem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51514411876658,"sku":"AP12992-3","price":32.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/malachypartsplus.com\/products\/rheem-ap12992-3-nipple-heat-trap-3-4nptx3lg","provider":"Malachy Parts+","version":"1.0","type":"link"}