An evolution in my DIY learning and #DisOldHouse adventure: I’m handy with plumbing, except for supply side stuff. But I’m determined to install our new water softener on my own doing some copper pipe work and Pex A, too. Today’s 🤯= I know NPT is the standard for pipe thread. But today I learned MIP (male iron pipe) and FIP (female) are actually NPT. Why the hell aren’t they called MNPT and FNPT?!? Also the fittings are brass, not iron! #plumbing #diy