Merit Brass XB114-1608 Brass Pipe Bushing 1x1/2 in Class 125

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS XB114-1608 is a brass pipe bushing designed to reduce a 1-inch female threaded port down to a 1/2-inch female threaded connection. The bushing features male BSPT threads on the outer end and female BSPT threads on the inner end, allowing it to fit into an existing 1-inch threaded fitting while accepting a 1/2-inch male-threaded pipe or fitting. Rated Class 125, this bushing is suited for low-to-medium pressure piping applications in plumbing, HVAC, and industrial systems. Plumbers and pipefitters install this type of reducer bushing when adapting branch lines, reducing port sizes on manifolds, or modifying existing threaded assemblies.

This bushing is used in residential and light commercial piping systems where a threaded reduction is needed inline or at a fitting port. Typical applications include water supply lines, hydronic heating systems, and general-purpose fluid handling where a 1-inch to 1/2-inch step-down is required. Its brass construction offers corrosion resistance in wet service environments, making it a common choice in plumbing rough-in and system modification work.

Key Features

• Reduces 1-inch threaded port to 1/2-inch threaded connection in a single fitting
• MBSPT x FBSPT end connections for standard threaded pipe assembly
• Class 125 pressure rating suitable for low-to-medium pressure service
• Brass construction provides corrosion resistance in water and fluid service
• Compact bushing form factor installs directly into existing 1-inch threaded fittings

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style threaded reducer bushing for use in Class 125 piping systems requiring a 1-inch to 1/2-inch BSPT threaded reduction.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or qualified pipefitters. Shut off and depressurize the system before disassembly or fitting installation. Apply thread sealant or PTFE tape to male threads per local plumbing code requirements before assembly. Do not overtighten threaded brass fittings, as excess torque can crack the fitting body.