PVC Bush, Sch 80, 1/2" S x 3/8" Fipt

This Harrington Process Solutions Schedule 80 PVC reducing bushing adapts a 1/2" slip (socket) connection to a 3/8" FIPT (female iron pipe thread) outlet. The heavier-wall Schedule 80 construction makes it a sturdier choice than standard Schedule 40 for higher-pressure runs and more demanding water-treatment and process plumbing, where the extra strength provides welcome margin and durability under conditions that would tax a lighter fitting.

• Reducing bushing, 1/2" slip x 3/8" FIPT
• Schedule 80 PVC for added wall thickness and strength
• Slip socket inlet for solvent-weld installation
• Threaded 3/8" female outlet for adapting components
• Lightweight at roughly 0.02 lbs each
• Corrosion- and chemical-resistant

The combination of a solvent-weld slip socket on one side and a threaded port on the other makes this bushing genuinely versatile: glue it into a 1/2" pipe or fitting, then thread in a 3/8" gauge, sensor, valve, or small-bore connection. Schedule 80 PVC resists corrosion and chemical attack from the chlorine, salt brine, and treated water common in filtration systems, and its thicker, darker body is well suited to the demanding service conditions found in process and higher-pressure applications. That makes it a reliable choice where a standard-wall fitting might not provide enough safety margin.

Installation tips

For the slip side, clean and prime the mating surfaces, apply PVC solvent cement, and seat the fitting fully with a quarter turn to spread the cement evenly and form a strong bond. On the threaded outlet, use PTFE thread-seal tape or a compatible thread sealant and avoid over-tightening, which can crack PVC threads even on the heavier Schedule 80 body. Always confirm that the pressure and temperature ratings match your system before bringing it online, and allow solvent-welded joints to cure fully before pressurizing. A dependable, robust adapter for filtration manifolds and process plumbing where Schedule 80 strength is called for, it brings together a permanent glued connection and a serviceable threaded port in a single compact fitting. Combining a permanent glued joint with a serviceable threaded port, this Schedule 80 bushing is a dependable, robust adapter for demanding filtration and process plumbing. Keeping a few in the kit means you are ready whenever a heavier-duty adapter is required.