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Spears PVC Schedule 40 Reducing 90° Elbow, Socket
The Spears PVC Schedule 40 Reducing 90° Elbow is a socket-connection (SOC) fitting engineered to make a clean 90-degree directional change while transitioning between two different trade sizes in a single fitting. Molded from PVC in Schedule 40 wall thickness, this reducing elbow is built for pressure-rated water, irrigation, and general plumbing and electrical conduit systems where a compact size change and a 90° turn are both needed at one point in the run. Available across the Spears reducing-elbow family in multiple trade size combinations, it is packaged for distribution at 25 pieces per case, making it a practical choice for contractors and distributors stocking common reducer/elbow combinations.
Key Features
- Reducing 90° Configuration: Combines a 90° directional turn with a size transition in one fitting, eliminating the need for a separate reducer and elbow.
- Durable Construction: Molded PVC construction resists corrosion, rust, and chemical degradation common to metallic fittings in wet or buried environments.
- Schedule 40 Wall Thickness: Schedule 40 PVC construction provides consistent wall thickness for dependable pressure handling in standard-duty applications.
- Socket (SOC) Connection: Solvent-weld socket ends provide a secure, permanent joint when properly primed and cemented to mating PVC pipe.
- Multiple Size Combinations: Offered across a range of reducing trade size pairings to fit common transition points in PVC piping runs.
- Case Packaging: Packaged 25 pieces per case for efficient stocking and distribution.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Elbow
- Packaging: 25 ea per case
Typical Applications
- PVC Piping and Conduit Size Transitions
- Irrigation and Water Distribution Systems
- Commercial and Residential Plumbing Runs
- Underground and Wet-Location PVC Installations
- Renovation and New Construction Projects
Why Spears?
Spears PVC fittings are built with consistent Schedule 40 wall construction and reliable socket-weld connections, giving contractors and distributors a fitting that performs predictably across a wide range of PVC piping projects. Choosing a purpose-built reducing 90° elbow over separate reducer and elbow fittings simplifies installation and reduces the number of solvent-weld joints in a run, supporting dependable, code-compliant results for professional PVC piping work.
Manufacturer Resources
PVC Schedule 40 Fittings
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Elbow
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- PVC & CPVC Fittings
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Angle:
- 90°
- Connection Type:
- Socket
- Configuration:
- Reducing 90° Elbow
- Product Subgroup:
- Pipe Fittings
Spears 406-020S – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Spears 406 reducing 90 elbow need primer and cement, or does it thread on?
It's a solvent-weld fitting. Both ends are sockets, so the pipe is primed and cemented into the hub for a permanent joint. There are no threads on it, so if your run terminates at a threaded nipple or a pump port you'll need a separate male or female adapter to make that transition.
2) What size combinations does the Spears 406 PVC elbow come in?
Two are offered: a straight 2 inch socket elbow, part 406-020S, and a 2 x 1-1/2 inch reducing elbow, part 406-251. On the reducing version the large hub takes 2 inch pipe and the outlet takes 1-1/2 inch, so it drops a 2 inch main down to a 1-1/2 inch branch while turning the corner.
3) Is this Schedule 40 elbow OK for pressurized water lines, or is it drain fitting only?
It's a pressure-rated Schedule 40 fitting, used on water, irrigation, and general plumbing runs, not a DWV-only pattern. Schedule 40 gives the wall thickness for standard-duty pressure service. Match it to Schedule 40 PVC pipe of the same trade size; the socket depth and OD are cut for Sch 40 dimensions.
4) Why use a reducing 90 elbow instead of a regular elbow plus a reducer bushing?
The reducing elbow makes the turn and the size change in one body, so you cut one joint out of the run instead of gluing an elbow, then a bushing, then the smaller pipe. Fewer solvent welds means fewer places to leak and a shorter overall takeoff, which matters when you're turning off a main in a tight trench or against a wall. If your turn and your size change happen at different points in the run, separate fittings are still the right call.
5) Will a PVC elbow hold up buried or in a wet crawlspace?
That's where PVC earns its keep. The molded PVC body doesn't rust or corrode the way a galvanized or cast fitting does, so it's used for underground and wet-location runs. The joint integrity comes down to the solvent weld, so prime and cement both the hub and the pipe end properly before backfilling.
6) Which end of the 2 x 1-1/2 inch reducing elbow is the inlet?
Neither, in the sense that matters. Part 406-251 is a socket-to-socket fitting with one 2 inch hub and one 1-1/2 inch hub, and flow can run either direction through it. Orient it to suit the run: 2 inch side to the larger pipe, 1-1/2 inch side to the branch.
7) Can I use this PVC elbow for electrical conduit runs as well as plumbing?
The Spears Schedule 40 reducing 90 is listed for PVC piping and electrical conduit systems where a compact size change and a 90 degree turn happen at the same point. For conduit work, confirm the fitting meets whatever the electrical inspector is calling for on that job before it goes in the ground.
8) How is the Spears 406 elbow packaged for stocking?
25 pieces per case. That's the distribution pack, which is worth knowing if you're setting up a shelf of common reducer and elbow combinations rather than buying onesies for a single job.
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Does the Spears 406-020S come with a warranty?
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