19Eclipse90
DSM Wiseman
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IMO, this is the definition of "not working".It... might not seal perfect though.
I'm confused about what you are saying here. According to Pipe Threads for Tubes and Fittings where Pressuretight joints are made on the Threads - BS 21 and [ame=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_pipe_thread]National pipe thread - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame], the taper angle for both NPT and BSPT threads is about 1.7899 degrees (1 degree, 47 minutes). What is different is the included angle of the threads themselves -- that is, the shape or profile of the threads is different.If you are really concerned about it, run a NPT tap through it. BSPT threads have more taper so they can be tapped to NPT, but not the other way around. So, tap away.
In my experience, NPT and BSPT do not seal together. I would not advise using the NPT tap.