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PVC DWV Female Cleanout Adapter (HUB x FPT)
- SKU:
- P105H
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Same Day
- Weight:
- 0.00 LBS
Description
PVC DWV Female Cleanout Adapter (HUB x FPT)
PVC DWV Female Cleanout Adapter (HUB x FPT) provides a transition between compatible PVC DWV piping and a threaded cleanout connection. The hub end receives appropriately sized compatible PVC DWV pipe, while the FPT end accepts a compatible male-threaded cleanout plug or adjoining threaded component.
The HUB x FPT cleanout adapter configuration combines a socket-style hub connection with a female pipe-threaded interface within one PVC DWV fitting. Selection should account for nominal size, PVC DWV compatibility, adjoining pipe, threaded component, cleanout accessibility, joining requirements, piping alignment, and available installation clearance.
Product Highlights
- PVC construction
- DWV fitting design
- Female cleanout adapter
- Hub x FPT connections
- Provides threaded cleanout access
- Connects compatible PVC DWV pipe
- Accepts a compatible male-threaded cleanout component
- Combines a hub connection and female-threaded interface within one fitting
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Female Cleanout Adapter |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC |
| System Type | DWV |
| Connection | Hub x Female Pipe Thread (HUB x FPT) |
| Connection Count | Two |
| Fitting Configuration | Cleanout Adapter |
| Hub Interface | Compatible PVC DWV Pipe |
| Threaded Interface | Compatible Male Pipe Thread |
| Connection Style | Hub x Female Threaded |
| Joining Method | Compatible PVC DWV Joining x Threaded Connection |
| Piping Configuration | Cleanout Access Transition |
| Primary Function | Provide a Threaded Cleanout Connection from Compatible PVC DWV Piping |
Cleanout Adapter Design
The cleanout adapter configuration provides an accessible transition from compatible PVC DWV piping to a female-threaded opening. This allows a compatible male-threaded cleanout plug or adjoining threaded component to be installed where service access is required.
The adapter should be positioned so the threaded opening remains accessible for inspection, cleaning, or future removal. Planning the fitting location helps coordinate adjoining pipe, nearby fittings, wall or floor clearance, piping support, and service access.
Hub & FPT Connections
The hub connection receives appropriately sized compatible PVC DWV pipe, while the FPT connection accepts an appropriately sized compatible male pipe thread. Each connection should be matched to the intended adjoining component before permanent assembly.
The hub connection should be prepared using the appropriate PVC DWV joining procedure, while the threaded component should be started carefully and kept properly aligned. Compatible joining and sealing materials should be selected for their respective connection interfaces.
PVC DWV Integration
The PVC DWV construction allows the cleanout adapter to integrate into compatible drain, waste, and vent piping arrangements requiring threaded service access. Matching the nominal size and connection interfaces to the adjoining components helps maintain the intended piping configuration.
Application suitability should be evaluated using the requirements of the complete DWV system. Adjoining materials, connection compatibility, cleanout access, joining materials, piping support, slope where applicable, and local installation requirements should all be considered during fitting selection.
Threaded Cleanout Access
A PVC DWV Female Cleanout Adapter provides a removable threaded access point within compatible DWV piping. The female-threaded opening can accept the corresponding male-threaded cleanout component while the hub side connects to the PVC piping system.
Installation planning should consider thread accessibility, hub insertion, adjoining pipe alignment, nearby components, and available service clearance. The cleanout opening should remain accessible after installation so future maintenance can be performed without unnecessary obstruction.
Installation & Selection Considerations
- Confirm the nominal size.
- Verify the HUB x FPT arrangement.
- Check PVC DWV compatibility.
- Match the FPT end to the threaded component.
- Maintain access to the cleanout opening.
Our PVC fitting specialists can help review your nominal size, DWV requirements, HUB x FPT configuration, adjoining PVC pipe, mating threaded cleanout component, joining requirements, cleanout accessibility, piping alignment, and available installation clearance before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PVC DWV Female Cleanout Adapter used for?
It provides a threaded cleanout access point from compatible PVC DWV piping.
What does HUB x FPT mean?
It identifies a hub connection at one end and a female pipe-threaded connection at the other.
What connects to the hub end?
The hub end receives appropriately sized compatible PVC DWV pipe.
What connects to the FPT opening?
The FPT opening accepts an appropriately sized compatible male-threaded cleanout plug or adjoining component.
Should the cleanout remain accessible?
Yes. The threaded cleanout opening should remain accessible for inspection, cleaning, and future service.
What should I confirm before ordering?
Confirm the nominal size, HUB x FPT arrangement, PVC DWV compatibility, adjoining pipe, and mating threaded component.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- Inspect both connections before use.
- Confirm the nominal connection size.
- Prepare the hub connection correctly.
- Start the threaded component carefully by hand.
- Maintain access for future cleanout service.
