PVC Bushing, 1-1/2x1 SxS

This American Granby PVC bushing steps a 1-1/2" slip socket down to a 1" slip socket, with both ends ready to solvent-weld. It is the straightforward choice for reducing a glued PVC run from 1-1/2" to 1" without introducing any threaded joints, keeping the whole transition inside the cemented system for a clean, permanent result.

Reduce a glued run cleanly

Keeping the reduction entirely within the solvent-weld system means there are no threads to seal and no mechanical connection that can loosen over time. The bushing seats into the socket of a 1-1/2" fitting, and your 1" pipe cements into the bushing's smaller socket, a clean way to branch a 1" line off a 1-1/2" header in softener and filtration plumbing. The resulting bond is as strong as the pipe itself, making this an ideal choice for junctions that will be hard to reach once the system is buttoned up.

• Reduces 1-1/2" pipe to 1" pipe
• Connection: slip socket x slip socket
• Fitting type: reducing bushing
• Material: Schedule 40 PVC
• Solvent-weld both ends for a permanent bond
• Approximate weight: 0.11 lb each

For a sound joint, cut the pipe square, deburr it, and wipe both surfaces clean before applying PVC primer and then cement to both the pipe and the socket. Push the pipe fully home with a slight twist to distribute the cement evenly and hold while the bond sets. Dry-fitting first helps confirm orientation before the joint becomes permanent. The smooth, corrosion-resistant interior of PVC keeps treated water flowing freely with no rust or scaling contributed by the fitting itself. When you need to reduce line size cleanly in a glued assembly, this American Granby bushing gets it done reliably and economically.

When planning a layout, dry-assemble the run first to verify alignment and orientation before any primer or cement touches the parts. Mark the insertion depth and the rotational position with a pencil so each fitting seats fully and points the right way once the cement flashes. A few minutes of dry-fitting prevents the common mistake of gluing a part a few degrees off, which on a permanent solvent-weld joint can only be corrected by cutting it out and starting over.