Value Collection 438-292 Pvc Bushing 2.5x2 in Sch 40 Slip X Fipt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 438-292 is a Schedule 40 PVC pipe bushing designed to reduce a 2.5-inch pipe or fitting opening down to a 2-inch connection. It features a Slip (spigot) inlet and a Female Iron Pipe Thread (FIPT) outlet, allowing it to transition between a plain-end pipe and a threaded fitting in the same joint. This type of bushing is a standard component in cold and ambient-temperature water distribution, irrigation, and non-pressure drainage systems. Plumbers and pipefitters install this fitting wherever a concentric pipe reduction is needed within a PVC system without adding an extra coupling or adapter in the line.

The 438-292 is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing applications where Schedule 40 PVC is the specified material. Common install scenarios include potable cold-water supply, irrigation manifolds, pool and spa plumbing, and low-pressure chemical distribution lines where PVC is compatible with the fluid being conveyed. The Slip x FIPT configuration connects directly to a plain pipe end on one side and a male-threaded fitting or valve on the other, making it useful at equipment connections and branch takeoffs.

Key Features

• Reduces 2.5-inch to 2-inch pipe connections in a single fitting
• Schedule 40 PVC construction for standard-pressure cold-water service
• Slip (spigot) inlet accepts solvent-cement joining to a plain pipe end
• FIPT outlet threads onto any male NPT fitting, valve, or equipment port
• Lightweight at 0.31 pounds — easy to handle in tight spaces
• Compatible with standard PVC solvent cements and primers per ASTM D2564

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for Schedule 40 PVC piping systems using 2.5-inch to 2-inch concentric reductions with Slip x FIPT end connections.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed plumber or qualified pipefitter following local plumbing codes and ASTM solvent-cement procedures. Shut off and depressurize the system completely before cutting into any existing line. Apply the appropriate PVC primer and solvent cement to the spigot end and mating pipe socket; the FIPT end requires PTFE thread tape or an approved pipe-thread sealant on the male threads being engaged. Do not over-tighten threaded connections on PVC fittings, as the material is susceptible to cracking under excess torque.