Not a direct fit. Joining 4" BSP parallel (G4 / BSPP) to 2" BSP parallel (G2 / BSPP) needs a G4 to G2 reducing bush. Sealing method, the real-world trap, and the exact adapter to buy.

Updated 05 September 2026.

Connect 4" BSP parallel (G4 / BSPP) to 2" BSP parallel (G2 / BSPP)

How to join G4 and G2, and what stops it leaking.

Needs adapter
End A
4" BSP parallel (G4 / BSPP) (G4)
Seals on flat washer or bonded seal on the face
via adapter
End B
2" BSP parallel (G2 / BSPP) (G2)
Seals on flat washer or bonded seal on the face
Adapter neededG4 to G2 reducing bush

Not a direct fit. Joining 4" BSP parallel (G4 / BSPP) to 2" BSP parallel (G2 / BSPP) needs a G4 to G2 reducing bush.

The adapter to buy

Stepping a G4 port down to a G2 fitting uses a parallel BSP (BSPP, ISO 228) reducing bush: a male G4 on the outside and a female G2 inside, both to the same parallel BSP form so they seal flat washer or bonded seal on the face. The major diameter goes from 113.03 mm at G4 to 59.614 mm at G2. This is a single stocked reducing part; the step is three nominal sizes.

Both ends are the same parallel BSP standard, so the only thing that changes is the size; do not swap standards at the same time. If you need to cross to a different thread form as well, add the correct thread adapter rather than forcing a same-standard reducer to do two jobs.

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Connect 4" BSP parallel (G4 / BSPP) to 2" BSP parallel (G2 / BSPP)?

Not a direct fit. Joining 4" BSP parallel (G4 / BSPP) to 2" BSP parallel (G2 / BSPP) needs a G4 to G2 reducing bush.