Tigre Usa Inc 1429-168 Reducing Poly Insert Coupling

Product Description

The TIGRE USA INC 1429-168 is a reducing poly insert coupling designed to connect 1-1/4-inch polyethylene pipe to 1-inch polyethylene pipe using a barbed insert configuration. This fitting is manufactured from polyethylene and is intended for cold water service only. It connects poly to poly and is secured with stainless steel clamps over the barbed ends. Licensed plumbers and irrigation installers use this coupling for PE pipe runs in cold water distribution systems. It carries ASTM D-2609 listing and NSF 14 and 16 certification for potable water service, confirming it meets material and performance standards for drinking water applications.

This coupling is suited for residential irrigation systems, rural water supply lines, and similar cold water PE piping applications where a reducing connection between 1-1/4-inch and 1-inch poly pipe is required. It is not rated for use with compressed air or gases, and it is not approved for installation inside a dwelling. It is sold in packages of 10 units. This fitting is appropriate for outdoor, below-grade, and utility cold water distribution contexts where polyethylene pipe is the specified material.

Key Features

• Reducing insert design connects 1-1/4-inch PE pipe to 1-inch PE pipe
• Poly x poly barbed connection secured with stainless steel clamps
• ASTM D-2609 listed for polyethylene pipe insert fittings
• NSF 14 and 16 listed for potable cold water service
• Cold water service only — not rated for compressed air, gases, or interior dwelling use
• Sold in a package of 10 fittings

Compatibility

Designed for use with polyethylene (PE) pipe in cold water distribution systems. Compatible with standard 1-1/4-inch and 1-inch outside-diameter polyethylene pipe secured using stainless steel insert clamps.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified irrigation technician in accordance with applicable local plumbing codes. Shut off and depressurize the water supply line before cutting pipe or installing fittings. Stainless steel clamps must be properly torqued over the barbed ends per the clamp manufacturer's instructions to ensure a leak-free seal. Do not modify this fitting in any way, as fitting modifications void the warranty and may compromise system integrity.

Technical Specifications

• Inlet Size: 1-1/4 inches
• Outlet Size: 1 inch
• Connection Type: Poly x Poly Barbed Insert
• Material: Polyethylene (Poly)
• Service: Cold Water Only
• Package Quantity: 10 EA
• Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Certifications: ASTM D-2609, NSF 14, NSF 16

Standard Information

• Brand: TIGRE USA INC
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1429-168