Westlake Schedule 40 PVC Reducer Bushing 438-251 – 2" x 1.5" Spigot x FPT
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Westlake 2" x 1.5" Schedule 40 PVC Reducer Bushing
Heavy-duty Schedule 40 PVC reducer bushing designed to transition from a 2-inch spigot connection to a 1.5-inch female threaded connection in pool, spa, irrigation, and plumbing systems.
Warranty Information
1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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Westlake Schedule 40 PVC Reducer Bushing (438-251) is designed to reduce plumbing connections from a 2-inch spigot fitting to a 1.5-inch female pipe thread (FPT). The spigot end solvent welds directly into compatible fittings, while the female threaded outlet accepts standard 1.5-inch male threaded fittings.
Manufactured from durable Schedule 40 PVC, this reducer bushing delivers excellent resistance to corrosion, chemicals, and continuous water exposure. It is ideal for swimming pools, spas, equipment pads, irrigation systems, water features, and general plumbing applications requiring a threaded size reduction.
Key Features
Reduces plumbing connections while maintaining dependable system performance.
Combines a solvent-weld spigot with a female threaded outlet.
Durable construction suitable for pool and spa plumbing systems.
Provides secure solvent-weld and threaded plumbing connections.
Will not rust and is suitable for continuous water exposure.
Ideal for pool, spa, irrigation, and water circulation systems.
Applications
- Swimming pool circulation systems
- Spa plumbing installations
- Equipment pad plumbing
- Water feature systems
- Irrigation and water transfer applications
- Reducing plumbing connections from 2-inch spigot to 1.5-inch threaded fittings
Use appropriate PVC primer and solvent cement on the spigot connection and apply PTFE thread tape or a compatible thread sealant to the threaded connection. Always follow local plumbing codes and manufacturer installation recommendations.
Specifications
| SKU | 438-251 |
| Brand | Westlake Pipe & Fittings |
| Product Type | Schedule 40 PVC Reducer Bushing |
| Connection Type | Spigot x Female Pipe Thread (FPT) |
| Connection Size | 2 Inches x 1.5 Inches |
| Material | Schedule 40 PVC |
| Colour | White |
| Maximum Temperature | 140°F (60°C) |
| Installation Method | Spigot Solvent Weld x Threaded Connection |
| Warranty | 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
Frequently Asked Questions
It reduces plumbing from a 2-inch solvent-weld connection to a 1.5-inch female threaded connection, making it ideal for adapting plumbing components of different sizes.
Yes. It is commonly used on swimming pools, spas, equipment pads, water features, irrigation systems, and general plumbing installations.
Yes. The spigot connection requires PVC primer (IPS Primer – 12211) and solvent cement (IPS Cement – 12725). The threaded connection should be sealed with PTFE thread tape or a compatible thread sealant.
A spigot end has the same outside diameter as PVC pipe and fits inside a slip fitting, while a slip fitting accepts the outside of standard PVC pipe or a spigot fitting.
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