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The nipple is a raised region of tissue on the surface of the breast from which, in females, milk leaves the breast through the lactiferous ducts to feed an infant. The milk can flow through the nipple passively or it can be ejected by smooth muscle contractions that occur along with the ductal system. The nipple is surrounded by the areola, which is often a darker colour than the surrounding skin. A nipple is often called a teat when referring to non-humans. Nipple or teat can also be used to describe the flexible mouthpiece of a baby bottle. In humans, the nipples of both males and females can be stimulated as part of sexual arousal. In many cultures, human female nipples are sexualized, or "regarded as sex objects and evaluated in terms of their physical characteristics and sexiness."

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  1. M

    Replacing a bleed nipple

    Hi, I seem to have lost a bleed nipple from one of my rads somehow. It’s a double rad, one side of the rad has a nipple, the other is gone and I need to bleed it to stop the bubbling noise. How can I fix this please? Is it possible to buy a new one and if so how do I know what to ask for...
  2. M

    Gas meter test nipple

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  3. Robert Tyrrell

    Meter test point nipple Screws

    Probably been asked before but, is there anywhere you can buy these things? I dropped one in a gravel bed today and couldn't find it at all. Luckily I had a spare one that came from an old installation so I fitted that and it tested ok but I don't want to be in a similar situation and find that...
  4. F

    Bleed Valve bleed nipple query

    Can someone please advise if it's normal for new bleed valves to be weeping very very little from the bleed hole? I replaced all the bleed valves on my radiators and even tho they're tightened some of them have a wet patch on the bleed hole and I know if water can get out air will get in. I have...
  5. D

    offset reducing nipple

    Hello everyone, I am struggling to find a 1/2" to 3/4" offset reducing nipple. It is male to male. Attached a photo. Would someone be able to message me where I can buy this item? Many thanks, david
  6. G

    Advice please!

    If this is in the wrong place I apologise, Had a hob fitted by a Gas safe fitter 2 months ago, I ran most of the pipe work as I totally overhauled the kitchen, he connected the hob and supply end. He done a tightness test and the work was fine, I was very happy with his work until, I was putting...
  7. K

    Can anyone identify this radiator please.

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  8. W

    radiator spud?

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  9. M

    potterton performa 24HE no spark

    Hi everyone I am a first time user, when I call for heating or hot water my boiler makes all the clicks and sounds with the fan running as it should, but the boiler does not spark, but when I gentle blow into the air pressure switch it makes a click sound then the boiler sparks then the burner...
  10. J

    1 1/2" - 1 1/2" male to male coupling / nipple

    Does one exist ... preferably in brass not plastic
  11. stani

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    has anyone got an idea of whose make of radiator this is, or where can I get a complete bleed nipple for it, any help would be much appreciated cheers lads
  12. lolipop

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    Where can I buy drill bit ,tap and new bleed nipple to repair sheard nipple in rad and what sizes do I use
  13. G

    test nipple size

    Anyone know what size the test nipple is - 6/7/8mm? Sensible answers please Keith
  14. M

    Screw for meter test point?

    Hi, newbie here. Just wondering if anyone knows of a stockist in the newcastle area where I can get spare meter test point screws from? I can see BES sell a complete test nipple with 1/8 inch thread but noticed a previous post on here which said it was not the correct size. These things seem to...
  15. S

    Rad bleed nipple stripped

    Hi all, got a radiator where the bleed nipple wont seal, either the rad thread is stripped or the nipple itself just keeps turning. Its the kind that sit at the back of the rad. Do i need to replace the rad or can you buy the nipples? tried ptfe but very flimsy fit.:confused:
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  16. A

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