Value Collection 439-072 Pvc Pipe Bushing 1/2 X 1/4 in Sch 40

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 439-072 is a Schedule 40 PVC pipe bushing designed to reduce a 1/2-inch female threaded port down to a 1/4-inch male threaded connection. Weighing 0.02 pounds, this lightweight fitting uses a male iron pipe thread (MIPT) inlet and a female iron pipe thread (FIPT) outlet to make threaded reductions in low-pressure piping systems. PVC construction resists corrosion and is well suited for water, irrigation, and chemical distribution lines where metal fittings would degrade. Plumbers and irrigation installers use this bushing to adapt between pipe sizes without adding extra couplings or nipples to the assembly.

This bushing fits residential and light commercial plumbing, pool and spa water distribution, and irrigation systems wherever a 1/2-inch to 1/4-inch threaded reduction is needed. It is a direct drop-in for standard Schedule 40 PVC threaded fittings and is commonly used at valve bodies, pressure gauges, chemical injectors, and branch tees where port sizes differ from the supply line diameter.

Key Features

• Schedule 40 PVC construction for corrosion resistance in water and chemical service
• MIPT x FIPT end connections for straightforward threaded installation
• 1/2-inch to 1/4-inch reduction in a single compact fitting
• Lightweight at 0.02 pounds, minimizing load on threaded ports
• Compatible with standard Schedule 40 PVC threaded pipe systems

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement fitting for standard Schedule 40 PVC threaded piping systems requiring a 1/2-inch to 1/4-inch bushing reduction.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed plumber or irrigation technician. Shut off system water supply and relieve line pressure before disassembling any threaded connections. Apply PTFE thread tape or an approved pipe thread sealant to the male threads before hand-tightening and finishing with a strap wrench — avoid over-tightening PVC threads, as excess torque can crack the fitting. Follow all applicable local plumbing codes and IPC guidelines for threaded plastic fittings.