Ipex 838338 Pvc Sch 80 Reducing Bushing 3x2 Spigot X Fpt

Product Description

The IPEX 838338 is a flush-style PVC Schedule 80 reducing bushing with a spigot x female threaded (FPT) end connection, sized at 3 inches x 2 inches. It is injection molded from rigid PVC and carries a pressure rating of 370 psi at 73 degrees F (non-shock). The temperature rating is 140 degrees F. This bushing is designed to reduce a 3-inch socket or fitting port down to a 2-inch female-threaded connection, making it a standard component in pressure-rated PVC piping systems. Licensed plumbers and industrial pipefitters install this fitting in systems where a schedule 80 pressure rating is required.

The 838338 is suited for a wide range of applications including plumbing, irrigation, pool and spa systems, chilled water, drainage, water and wastewater treatment, chemical processing, and industrial plating lines. It is rated for both hot and cold potable water service and meets lead-free requirements, making it appropriate for use in potable water systems alongside non-potable industrial applications. The flush bushing profile seats cleanly inside a matching schedule 80 socket fitting without protruding into the flow path.

Key Features

• Flush reducing design seats inside a 3-inch schedule 80 socket, threading down to a 2-inch FPT connection
• 370 psi pressure rating at 73 degrees F (non-shock) for demanding pressure applications
• 140 degrees F maximum temperature rating suitable for hot water service
• Lead-free PVC construction approved for hot and cold potable water per ANSI/NSF 14 and NSF 61
• Injection molded to ASTM D1784, D2467, and D2464 material and dimensional standards
• Meets ANSI/ASME B16.5 and B1.20.1 threading standards for reliable threaded engagement

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style schedule 80 PVC reducing bushing for use in 3-inch x 2-inch spigot x female-threaded configurations across plumbing, irrigation, pool and spa, and industrial PVC piping systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or qualified pipefitters. Shut off system pressure and drain the line before disassembling any threaded or solvent-welded connections. The spigot end is solvent-cemented into a matching schedule 80 socket fitting using PVC primer and schedule 80-rated cement in accordance with ASTM D2564 procedures; the FPT end accepts a 2-inch male-threaded fitting with appropriate thread sealant. Do not over-torque threaded connections in PVC, as the material is not rated for the same torque loads as metal fittings.

Technical Specifications

• Material: PVC
• Schedule: 80
• Inlet Size: 3 inches
• Outlet Size: 2 inches
• End Connection: Spigot x Female Threaded (FPT)
• Style: Flush Reducing
• Pressure Rating: 370 psi at 73 degrees F (non-shock)
• Temperature Rating: 140 degrees F
• Certifications: ANSI/NSF 14, NSF 61, ANSI/ASME B16.5, ANSI/ASME B1.20.1
• Material Specification: ASTM D1784, ASTM D2467, ASTM D2464
• Lead-Free: Yes
• Applicable Standards: ANSI/NSF 14/61, ANSI/ASME B16.5/B1.20.1

Standard Information

• Brand: IPEX
• Manufacturer Part Number: 838338