Value Collection 438-337 Pvc Pipe Bushing 3x1.5in Sch 40

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 438-337 is a Schedule 40 PVC pipe bushing designed to reduce a 3-inch line down to a 1.5-inch line in low-pressure drainage, irrigation, and water distribution systems. The slip inlet fits over the outside of pipe while the female iron pipe thread (FIPT) outlet threads onto a male-threaded fitting or valve. At 0.52 pounds, this is a lightweight, corrosion-resistant fitting suited for above-ground and buried non-pressure or moderate-pressure PVC piping. Plumbers, irrigation technicians, and pipefitters install this type of bushing wherever a line-size reduction is needed at a threaded takeoff point.

This bushing is used in residential and light commercial plumbing, irrigation manifolds, and industrial process piping where PVC Schedule 40 is the specified material. Typical applications include reducing branch lines off a main 3-inch header, adapting to 1.5-inch threaded valves or control assemblies, and consolidating fittings at equipment connections. It is suited for cold and ambient-temperature water service within the pressure ratings of Schedule 40 PVC piping systems.

Key Features

• Schedule 40 PVC construction resists corrosion and chemical attack in standard water and irrigation service
• Slip x FIPT end connections allow solvent-cement on the inlet side and threaded makeup on the outlet side
• Reduces from 3-inch pipe to 1.5-inch female threaded connection in a single fitting
• Lightweight at 0.52 pounds, easy to handle and install in confined spaces
• Single-piece molded body with no separate gaskets or seals to fail

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for Schedule 40 PVC piping systems using standard 3-inch slip and 1.5-inch FIPT connections.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified pipefitter in accordance with applicable plumbing codes such as the IPC. Shut off and depressurize the system before cutting into any existing line. Apply solvent cement to the slip inlet following the PVC cement manufacturer's instructions for cure time before pressurizing. Thread the FIPT outlet onto clean, undamaged male pipe threads using an appropriate thread sealant rated for PVC; do not overtighten, as PVC threads can crack under excess torque.