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Spears PVC Reducing Bushing, Spigot x FPT, Schedule 40

Spears PVC Reducing Bushing, Spigot x FPT, Schedule 40

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Model: 438-212

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Spears 438-250 2" x 1-1/4" PVC Reducing Bushing, SPGxFPT, Schedule 40

The Spears 438-250 is a 2" x 1-1/4" PVC reducing bushing built to Schedule 40 dimensions, designed to transition rough-in PVC pressure pipe runs down in size at a single fitting. The spigot (SPG) end solvent-welds directly into a 2" PVC socket fitting or coupling, while the female pipe thread (FPT) outlet accepts a 1-1/4" male-threaded pipe or fitting, giving plumbers and contractors a compact way to combine a size reduction with a threaded transition in one part. Molded from PVC, the 438-250 is suited to Schedule 40 pressure pipe systems where a threaded branch or accessory needs to tie into larger-diameter PVC pipe, cutting down on the number of separate joints and unions required in a typical rough-in run. Because the reduction and the thread transition are combined in a single molded body, installers save a fitting and a joint compared to using a straight coupling plus a separate threaded adapter, which can also reduce the number of potential leak points in a pressure pipe assembly.

Key Features

  • Trade Size: 2" x 1-1/4", reducing from 2" PVC pipe or fitting down to a 1-1/4" threaded connection.
  • Durable PVC Construction: molded PVC body resists corrosion common to metallic fittings in wet rough-in environments and is lightweight for easier handling on the jobsite.
  • SPGxFPT Connection: spigot end solvent-welds into a 2" socket while the female pipe thread (FPT) outlet threads onto a 1-1/4" male-threaded pipe or fitting.
  • Schedule 40 Dimensions: sized to Schedule 40 PVC pressure pipe for a consistent fit with standard Schedule 40 fittings already common in rough-in runs.
  • Reducing Bushing Design: combines a size reduction and a socket-to-thread transition in a single fitting, reducing the number of joints in a pipe run and simplifying the transition to threaded accessories.
  • Single-Fitting Efficiency: eliminates the need for a separate coupling and threaded adapter, saving installation time on both new construction and retrofit work.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Material: PVC
  • Product Group: PVC & CPVC Fittings
  • Trade Size: 2" x 1-1/4"
  • Connection: SPG x FPT
  • Schedule: Schedule 40

Typical Applications

  • Rough-In PVC Pressure Pipe Systems
  • Reducing Transitions from 2" PVC Pipe to 1-1/4" Threaded Connections
  • Threaded Fitting and Accessory Connections on PVC Pipe Runs
  • Residential and Commercial Plumbing Installations
  • New Construction and Repair/Retrofit Piping Projects

Why Spears?

Spears manufactures PVC and CPVC pipe, fittings, and valves used throughout residential and commercial plumbing systems. The 438-250 reducing bushing is molded in PVC to Schedule 40 dimensions, giving installers a dependable spigot x female-threaded transition for combining pipe size reductions with threaded connections in rough-in PVC pressure pipe work. Choosing a single Spears fitting for both the reduction and the thread transition helps keep rough-in assemblies compact and consistent with standard Schedule 40 PVC pressure pipe systems.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Department:
Plumbing
Product Type:
Reducing Bushing
Product Material:
PVC
Product Group:
PVC & CPVC Fittings
Product Subgroup:
Fittings and Valves

Spears 438-212 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What sizes does the Spears 438 PVC reducing bushing come in?
Two sizes: 1-1/2 inch x 1 inch (part 438-212) and 2 inch x 1-1/4 inch (part 438-250). The first number is the spigot end that solvent-welds into a PVC socket, the second is the female threaded outlet.
2) Does the spigot end of this Spears bushing glue into a PVC socket or accept a pipe inside it?
It glues in. The spigot (SPG) end is sized like pipe, so it solvent-welds INTO a Schedule 40 socket fitting or coupling of the matching size (2 inch on the 438-250). It does not receive pipe. If you need a fitting that accepts pipe inside a socket instead, you want a socket x FPT adapter, not a bushing.
3) Is the threaded end on the Spears 438-250 male or female?
Female (FPT). The 1-1/4 inch outlet on the 438-250 threads onto a male-threaded pipe or fitting, which is how you tie in valves, hose adapters, or gauges. The 438-212 does the same at 1 inch.
4) Is this the right fitting to reduce 2 inch PVC down to a 1-1/4 inch glued line?
No, not for a glued branch. The outlet is female pipe thread, so the 1-1/4 inch side must be threaded. To stay in solvent weld on both sides, use a reducer bushing with a socket outlet or a reducing coupling instead.
5) Can I use a Spears 438 reducing bushing on a pressure water line?
Yes. The 438 series is molded PVC to Schedule 40 dimensions for PVC pressure pipe systems, and it is used in rough-in residential and commercial plumbing runs where a threaded branch ties into larger PVC pipe.
6) Do I still need a coupling and a threaded adapter if I use this bushing?
No. The reduction and the socket-to-thread transition are in one molded body, so you skip the separate coupling plus threaded adapter and one glue joint along with it. Fewer joints, fewer places to leak.
7) Will a PVC reducing bushing work on CPVC hot water pipe?
No. The 438 bushing is PVC, which is a cold-water pressure material. For hot water lines use a CPVC fitting of the same configuration instead.
8) Why choose Spears Schedule 40 fittings for a rough-in run?
Spears molds its PVC and CPVC fittings to Schedule 40 dimensions, so the 438 bushing drops into the same standard Schedule 40 sockets and pipe already used through most rough-in pressure runs, keeping the assembly dimensionally consistent.
How fast can I get the Spears 438-212 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Spears 438-212 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Spears 438-212 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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