Midland Industries 28816P Hex Bushing 2in Mpt X 1-1/4in Fpt

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 28816P is a polypropylene hex pipe bushing designed to reduce a 2-inch male pipe thread (MPT) connection down to a 1-1/4-inch female pipe thread (FPT) connection. This fitting is used to adapt between two different pipe sizes within a threaded piping system. The hex body profile allows for wrench engagement during installation, ensuring a secure, leak-resistant joint. At 0.14 pounds, it is a lightweight fitting suited for low-pressure plumbing, chemical handling, irrigation, and industrial fluid-transfer applications where metal fittings are not desirable or code-appropriate.

This bushing is used in residential and commercial plumbing, pool and spa equipment systems, agricultural irrigation lines, and light industrial piping runs where polypropylene material is specified. It is a direct threaded fitting requiring no solvent cement or adhesive - the tapered NPT threads seal with the application of PTFE thread tape or a compatible thread sealant compound. Plumbers, pipefitters, and pool service technicians commonly install this fitting when connecting equipment ports, valves, or manifolds of differing pipe sizes.

Key Features

• Reduces 2 in MPT to 1-1/4 in FPT in a single threaded fitting
• Hex body profile allows standard wrench or pipe wrench engagement
• Polypropylene construction resists corrosion, mild chemicals, and moisture
• Lightweight at 0.14 pounds - practical for overhead or mobile installations
• No solvent cement required - connects via standard tapered pipe threads

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style threaded reducer bushing for use in polypropylene or compatible thermoplastic piping systems with standard NPT threaded connections.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or qualified pipefitters following applicable IPC or local plumbing code requirements. Always shut off system pressure and drain the line before removing or installing threaded fittings. Apply PTFE thread tape or a compatible thread sealant to the male threads before engagement. Do not overtighten polypropylene fittings - hand-tight plus one to two turns with a wrench is generally sufficient to avoid cracking the fitting body.