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Spears Schedule 80 PVC Socket Bullhead Tee
The Spears Schedule 80 PVC Socket Bullhead Tee is a solvent-weld pipe fitting engineered for demanding pressure piping systems that require a bullhead branch configuration. Molded from durable PVC and rated to Schedule 80 wall thickness, this tee features socket (SOC) connections on all ports for secure, leak-resistant joints once properly cemented. It is available in bullhead configurations such as 2X2X4, and each pack ships 5 each for job-ready quantities. Designed for contractors and industrial installers, this bullhead tee provides a reliable branch fitting solution where two equal-size run ports meet a larger outlet, making it well suited to specialized flow-splitting requirements in pressurized systems.
Key Features
- Trade Size Configuration: Offered in bullhead sizing such as 2X2X4 to accommodate a variety of branch and run piping layouts.
- Durable PVC Construction: Molded from PVC material for corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, and long service life in pressurized piping systems.
- Socket (SOC) Connections: Solvent-weld socket ends on all outlets provide a secure, leak-resistant joint when properly cemented with the correct primer and solvent cement.
- Schedule 80 Rated: Heavier Schedule 80 wall thickness delivers a higher pressure rating than comparable Schedule 40 fittings for more demanding applications.
- Bullhead Tee Configuration: Two equal-size opposing ports paired with a larger third outlet, purpose-built for bullhead flow-splitting layouts in process and distribution piping.
- Convenient Packaging: Supplied 5 each per pack, making it easy for contractors and distributors to stock the right quantity for a given job.
- Versatile Fitting: Suited to new construction, retrofit, and maintenance work wherever a PVC bullhead branch connection is required.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Tee
- Department: Plumbing
- Product Group: PVC & CPVC Fittings
Typical Applications
- Industrial and Commercial Piping Systems
- Pressure Piping and Process Lines
- Chemical-Resistant Piping Installations
- Water Distribution and Municipal Systems
- Irrigation and Agricultural Piping
- New Construction and Piping System Renovation
Why Spears?
Spears PVC fittings are built from durable PVC material to Schedule 80 wall-thickness standards, giving installers a fitting that can stand up to demanding pressure piping applications. The socket-weld bullhead tee configuration allows for reliable, dependable branch connections in industrial, commercial, and municipal piping systems. With consistent PVC construction and Schedule 80 durability, Spears fittings help ensure a secure, long-lasting solvent-weld joint on every installation. Choose Spears for consistent, dependable PVC fittings on your next piping project, from initial rough-in through long-term system maintenance.
Manufacturer Resources
PVC Schedule 80 Fittings, Unions,Flanges & Tank Adapters"
Product Specs
- Product Size:
- 2X2X4
- Product Type:
- Bullhead Tee
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- PVC & CPVC Fittings
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Connection Type:
- Socket
- Grade:
- Schedule 80
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings and Valves
Spears 80/1254 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the 2X2X4 sizing on the Spears bullhead tee actually mean for my piping layout?
On the Spears Schedule 80 PVC bullhead tee, 2X2X4 means the two opposing run ports are 2 inch and the branch outlet is the larger 4 inch. That's the reverse of a standard reducing tee, where the branch is the smaller port. Use it where a 2 inch run has to feed into a 4 inch outlet, typically for flow splitting or stepping up into a larger header. If you need the branch smaller than the run, a bullhead tee is the wrong fitting.
2) Are the ends on this Spears bullhead tee threaded or solvent weld?
All three ports are socket (SOC), so this is a solvent-weld fitting. You'll need PVC primer and the correct solvent cement to make the joint. There are no threads on any port, so if your run is threaded pipe you'll need a transition adapter to get to plain-end pipe first.
3) Can I use a Schedule 80 PVC bullhead tee with Schedule 40 PVC pipe?
Yes. Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC share the same outside diameters at a given trade size, so a Schedule 80 socket fitting accepts Schedule 40 pipe of the same size. The 2 inch sockets take 2 inch pipe and the 4 inch socket takes 4 inch pipe. Keep in mind the system pressure rating is then limited by the thinner Schedule 40 pipe, not by the Schedule 80 fitting.
4) Why choose Schedule 80 over Schedule 40 for a bullhead tee?
Schedule 80 carries a heavier wall than Schedule 40, which gives a higher pressure rating at the same trade size. That matters more than usual on a bullhead tee, since the larger branch outlet is where flow direction changes and stress concentrates. For process lines, chemical service, and industrial pressure piping, Schedule 80 is the usual call; Schedule 40 is typically reserved for lower-pressure drain, irrigation, or general water work.
5) Is this Spears bullhead tee PVC or CPVC, and will it hold up to hot water?
The fitting is molded from PVC, not CPVC. PVC is chosen here for corrosion and chemical resistance in cold-water and ambient-temperature pressure piping. Hot-water service is the job CPVC handles, so if your line runs hot, specify a CPVC Schedule 80 fitting instead of this PVC one.
6) What's the Spears part number for the 2x2x4 Schedule 80 PVC bullhead tee?
The manufacturer part number is 80/1254, ordered as model 801254. That's the 2X2X4 socket bullhead tee in Schedule 80 PVC.
7) How many bullhead tees come in a pack?
The Spears Schedule 80 PVC socket bullhead tee ships 5 each per pack. Worth knowing before you order if you only need one for a repair, or if you're a distributor stocking by the pack.
8) Can I use this bullhead tee on a drain or vent line?
It's built for pressurized service, industrial and commercial pressure piping, process lines, water distribution, and irrigation. DWV work uses a different fitting family with different geometry and no pressure rating, so a Schedule 80 socket bullhead tee is not the fitting for a drain or vent layout.
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