The NIBCO 3 in. ABS DWV Hub x MIPT Male Adapter is used above-ground in Drain, Waste and Vent (DWV) non-pressurized sanitary systems which remove water-borne waste and waste water from appliances and fixtures. This adapter adapts ABS to standard female pipe threads. ABS DWV is joined by solvent cementing or threading and can easily be connected to steel, copper, or cast iron through the use of transition fittings. Color: Plastic.