Value Collection 438-334 Pvc Pipe Bushing 3x3/4 in Sch 40

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 438-334 is a Schedule 40 PVC pipe bushing designed to reduce a 3-inch pipe connection down to a 3/4-inch fitting. It features a slip (spigot) inlet and a female iron pipe thread (FIPT) outlet, allowing technicians to connect threaded female fittings directly to smooth-bore pipe systems. PVC construction resists corrosion and chemical degradation, making it well suited for water distribution, irrigation, and light industrial fluid-handling applications. Plumbers and pipe fitters install this bushing as a straightforward reducing connection in Schedule 40 plastic piping systems. The part ships as a single unit with no minimum order beyond one piece.

This bushing is used in residential and commercial plumbing, pool and spa plumbing, and irrigation systems where a 3-inch main line must be reduced to a 3/4-inch branch or outlet. The slip inlet accepts standard Schedule 40 PVC pipe for solvent-weld assembly, while the FIPT outlet threads onto male-threaded fittings or valves. Typical install scenarios include manifold branch connections, pump discharge lines, and service valve installations within Schedule 40 PVC systems.

Key Features

• Reduces 3-inch slip connections to 3/4-inch female iron pipe thread in a single fitting
• Schedule 40 PVC construction rated for standard-pressure water and fluid service
• Slip (spigot) inlet for solvent-weld installation to Schedule 40 PVC pipe
• FIPT outlet for direct connection to male-threaded fittings, valves, or adapters
• Corrosion-resistant PVC material suitable for potable water, pool, and irrigation service

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for Schedule 40 PVC piping systems using 3-inch slip and 3/4-inch female iron pipe thread connections.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed plumber or qualified pipe fitter. Shut off and depressurize the water system before cutting into any existing line. The slip inlet requires PVC primer and solvent cement applied per the fitting and cement manufacturer instructions; the FIPT outlet should be assembled with PTFE thread tape or an approved pipe thread sealant. Always follow local plumbing codes, including applicable IPC requirements, for fitting selection and joint preparation.