{"product_id":"38-x-14-fip-sc80-pvc-reducer-830052","title":"3\/8 in. x 1\/4 in. Female NPT Schedule 80 PVC Reducer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPN 830052 is a Schedule 80 PVC reducer coupling that steps 3\/8 in. female NPT down to 1\/4 in. female NPT, letting you transition pipe size in a threaded run. Both ports are FPT, with 3\/8-18 and 1\/4-18 threads. Gray Schedule 80 PVC handles corrosive fluids and moderate pressures common in metering and process piping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number (MPN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e830052\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReducer Coupling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in. x 1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale NPT x Female NPT (FPT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 - 18 x 1\/4 - 18 NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchedule 80 PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold Per\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials of Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchedule 80 polyvinyl chloride (PVC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoining Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale NPT threaded (FPT), both ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reducer coupling joins 3\/8 in. NPT piping to 1\/4 in. NPT piping in chemical metering pump suction and discharge lines, instrument and sample lines, and small-bore process connections where a threaded, serviceable size transition is needed in a chemical-resistant material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-Reference and Interchange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed to match this against a competitor or legacy part? Send us your part number and we will confirm the interchange against nominal size, connection type, and pressure rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing and Installation Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/pvc-schedule-40-vs-80-fittings\"\u003ePVC Schedule 40 vs. 80 Fittings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/pvc-valve-chemical-compatibility-chart\"\u003ePVC Chemical Compatibility Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/npt-thread-tightening-turns-past-hand-tight\"\u003eNPT Thread Tightening: Turns Past Hand-Tight\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/teflon-tape-vs-pipe-dope\"\u003eTeflon Tape vs. Pipe Dope\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/pipe-size-reference-chart\"\u003ePipe Size Reference Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich end is the larger size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne port is 3\/8 in. female NPT and the other is 1\/4 in. female NPT, so it reduces from 3\/8 in. piping down to 1\/4 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the connections threaded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, both ports are female NPT (FPT). The joint is sealed with thread tape or pipe dope; no solvent cement is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tight should I make plastic NPT threads?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-tighten, then add only one to two turns with a wrench. Overtightening PVC threads can crack the fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chemical resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchedule 80 PVC resists many acids, bases, and salts. Confirm your specific media against a PVC chemical compatibility chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Midland Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48629260648663,"sku":"830052","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4152\/8791\/files\/MIDLANDINDUSTRIES_830052_b6afb05d-0ea8-4207-92ac-d4d4dfaab278.jpg?v=1778884433","url":"https:\/\/apexflowsolutions.com\/products\/38-x-14-fip-sc80-pvc-reducer-830052","provider":"Apex Flow Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}