Value Collection 839-099 Pvc Reducer Bushing 3/4x3/8 Sch 80

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 839-099 is a Schedule 80 PVC reducer bushing designed to transition pipe from a 3/4-inch male connection down to a 3/8-inch female connection within a pressurized piping system. End connections are MIPT (male iron pipe thread) on the inlet side and FIPT (female iron pipe thread) on the outlet side. The Schedule 80 wall thickness provides added pressure resistance compared to Schedule 40, making this bushing suitable for demanding service conditions. PVC construction resists corrosion and chemical attack across a wide range of fluids. Plumbers and pipefitters install this type of fitting in water distribution, irrigation, and light industrial piping systems.

This reducer bushing is used wherever a piping run must step down from 3/4-inch to 3/8-inch diameter at a threaded joint. Typical applications include residential and light commercial plumbing, irrigation manifolds, chemical feed lines, and water treatment piping. The threaded MIPT x FIPT configuration allows installation without solvent cement, making it appropriate for removable connections or field retrofits where glued fittings are not practical.

Key Features

• Schedule 80 PVC construction for higher pressure ratings versus standard Schedule 40 fittings
• MIPT x FIPT threaded end connections for tool-only installation without solvent welding
• 3/4-inch to 3/8-inch reduction in a single compact bushing
• PVC material resists corrosion, rust, and a broad range of chemicals
• Lightweight at 0.03 pounds, minimizing load on threaded joints

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for Schedule 80 PVC threaded piping systems using standard NPT thread patterns.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or qualified pipefitters following applicable IPC and local plumbing code requirements. Shut off and depressurize the affected piping before removing or installing any threaded fitting. Apply an approved thread sealant tape or compound to the male threads before assembly and tighten with a strap wrench or pipe wrench to avoid cracking the PVC body. Do not use metal pipe wrenches with excessive force, as PVC Schedule 80 fittings can crack under overtorque.