Value Collection 439-052 Pvc Pipe Bushing 3/8 X 1/4 in Sch 40

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 439-052 is a Schedule 40 PVC pipe bushing designed to reduce a 3/8-inch female threaded port down to a 1/4-inch male threaded connection. It features a male iron pipe thread (MIPT) on one end and a female iron pipe thread (FIPT) on the other, making it a standard reducing bushing for threaded PVC piping systems. Weighing just 0.01 pounds, this lightweight fitting is suited for low-pressure fluid and irrigation applications where a compact, corrosion-resistant reducer is needed. Plumbers and irrigation technicians install this fitting when adapting mismatched threaded pipe sizes within PVC distribution systems.

This bushing is used in residential and light commercial plumbing, irrigation, and pool or spa piping systems where Schedule 40 PVC is the specified pipe material. The MIPT x FIPT configuration allows it to thread directly into a female-threaded fitting or valve body on the larger end while accepting a male-threaded pipe or fitting on the smaller end. It is a common solution for reducing pipe size at manifolds, valves, and distribution headers built from Schedule 40 PVC components.

Key Features

• Schedule 40 PVC construction for corrosion resistance in water and irrigation service
• 3/8-inch to 1/4-inch reducing configuration handles common pipe-size transitions
• MIPT x FIPT end connections thread directly into standard NPT fittings and valve bodies
• Lightweight at 0.01 pounds — minimal load on threaded assemblies
• No solvent welding required — fully threaded installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for Schedule 40 PVC threaded piping systems using standard NPT connections.

Installation Notes

This fitting is installed by licensed plumbers or irrigation technicians in systems that conform to IPC and local plumbing code requirements for PVC threaded fittings. Shut off and depressurize the water supply before disassembling any threaded connections. Apply PTFE thread tape or an approved pipe thread sealant to the male threads before assembly to ensure a leak-free joint. Do not overtighten PVC threaded fittings, as excess torque can crack the fitting body.