Value Collection 439-168 Pvc Pipe Bushing Sch 40 Mipt X Fipt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 439-168 is a Schedule 40 PVC threaded pipe bushing designed to reduce a 1-1/4 inch female-threaded port down to a 1 inch male-threaded connection. It features a male iron pipe thread (MIPT) on the outer end and a female iron pipe thread (FIPT) on the inner socket, allowing direct connection between two threaded pipe segments of different sizes. Weighing just 0.06 pounds, this lightweight fitting is suited for low-pressure water distribution, irrigation, pool plumbing, and general-purpose fluid handling where PVC is the specified pipe material.

This bushing is used in residential and light commercial plumbing installations where pipe diameter transitions are needed within a threaded system. Common applications include potable water supply lines, pool and spa equipment plumbing, irrigation manifolds, and drainage systems that use Schedule 40 PVC pipe and fittings. It threads directly into any standard 1-1/4 inch FIPT fitting or valve body and accepts a 1 inch MIPT fitting on the outlet side. Licensed plumbers and irrigation contractors are the primary installers of this component.

Key Features

• Schedule 40 PVC construction suitable for standard-pressure water service applications
• MIPT x FIPT end connections for all-threaded assembly without solvent cement at this joint
• Reduces a 1-1/4 inch line to a 1 inch connection in a single compact fitting
• Lightweight at 0.06 pounds, minimizing load on threaded port connections
• Compatible with standard Schedule 40 PVC pipe and fittings systems

Compatibility

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

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed plumber or irrigation technician. Shut off the water supply and relieve system pressure before threading this bushing into any fitting or valve body. Apply PTFE thread tape or an approved pipe thread sealant to the male threads before assembly. Do not overtighten PVC threaded fittings, as PVC threads can crack under excessive torque; hand-tight plus a quarter to half turn with strap wrench is standard practice per IPC guidelines.