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Spears 401-130 1" x 1/2" PVC Schedule 40 Reducing Tee
The Spears 401-130 is a 1" x 1/2" PVC Schedule 40 reducing tee engineered for solvent-welded piping systems that require a branch connection with a reduction in pipe size. Molded from rigid PVC material, this reducing tee features socket (SOC x SOC) connections on all three ports, allowing for a secure, leak-resistant solvent-weld joint at every connection point. Its Schedule 40 dimensional rating makes it well suited for a broad range of pressure piping applications where dependable, code-compliant performance is required. The compact reducing tee design combines a straight 1" run with a reduced 1/2" branch outlet in a single fitting, simplifying transitions and reducing the number of individual components needed in a PVC piping run.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 1" x 1/2" reducing configuration allows the branch outlet to step down from a 1" run to a 1/2" connection in a single fitting.
- Durable PVC Construction: Molded from PVC material for excellent corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, and long service life in piping systems.
- Schedule 40 Rating: Built to Schedule 40 dimensional standards, providing dependable wall thickness and strength for pressure piping applications.
- Socket Connections: Socket (SOC x SOC) ends on all three ports accept standard solvent-weld cement for a secure, leak-resistant installation.
- Reducing Tee Design: Combines a straight run with a reduced branch outlet in one fitting, simplifying transitions and minimizing the number of couplings and reducers needed in a piping run.
- Lightweight Material: PVC construction is easy to handle, cut, and solvent-weld on the job site, helping reduce installation time compared to heavier metallic fittings.
- Consistent Fit: Precision-molded socket openings are sized to standard PVC pipe dimensions for a reliable, repeatable fit across installations.
Technical Specifications
- Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.
Typical Applications
- Residential and Commercial PVC Piping Systems
- Irrigation and Water Distribution Lines
- Industrial Process Piping Runs
- Solvent-Weld PVC Pipe Networks
- Branch Connections Requiring a Size Reduction
- New Construction and Repair/Retrofit Piping Projects
Why Spears?
Spears is a recognized manufacturer of PVC piping components, and the 401-130 reducing tee reflects that focus on dependable, consistently dimensioned construction. Built from PVC to Schedule 40 standards with solvent-weld socket connections on every port, this fitting is designed to deliver a secure, long-lasting joint for professional piping installations. Choosing Spears fittings for your PVC piping runs helps ensure consistent fit and reliable performance across the entire system.
Manufacturer Resources
Schedule 40 Dimensions
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- SPR-20260918
- Product Type:
- Reducing Tee
- Connection Type:
- Socket
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- PVC & CPVC Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings and Valves
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Product Size:
- 1" x 1/2"
Spears 401-130 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size pipe does the Spears 401-130 reducing tee connect to?
The Spears 401-130 is a 1 inch x 1/2 inch PVC Schedule 40 reducing tee. The straight run takes 1 inch pipe on both ends, and the branch outlet steps down to 1/2 inch. All three ports are socket, so they slip over the outside of the pipe and are solvent welded.
2) Do I need glue for the Spears 401-130 tee, or does it thread on?
It is a solvent-weld fitting, not threaded. The sockets accept standard PVC primer and cement, so you will need those plus a clean square cut on the pipe. If you need a threaded branch for a hose bib, valve, or future disconnect, a socket tee is the wrong part - look for a reducing tee with an FPT branch instead.
3) Can I use the 401-130 on a pressure water line or is it drain only?
Schedule 40 PVC with solvent-welded socket joints is built for pressure piping, and the 401-130 is described for exactly that - water distribution, irrigation, and industrial process runs. Schedule 40 refers to the wall thickness and dimensional standard, which is what sets the pipe and fitting pressure class. It is not a DWV fitting; DWV tees use thinner walls and longer sweep patterns.
4) Will the Spears 401-130 fit Schedule 80 PVC pipe?
Yes on the pipe fit. Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC share the same outside diameter at a given trade size, so 1 inch Sch 80 pipe will seat in the 1 inch sockets and 1/2 inch Sch 80 will seat in the branch. The difference is wall thickness: the 401-130 is a Schedule 40 fitting, so the joint carries a Schedule 40 pressure rating, not the higher Sch 80 rating. If the run is specified Sch 80 throughout, use Sch 80 fittings.
5) Can I run a 1/2 inch branch off a 1 inch main with one fitting instead of a tee plus a bushing?
That is what the 401-130 is for. A full 1 inch tee with a 1 inch x 1/2 inch reducer bushing in the branch gets you the same result but adds a joint, more glue-up time, and an extra leak point. The reducing tee molds the step-down into the branch outlet, so you make three joints instead of four.
6) What is the Spears part number for a 1 inch x 1/2 inch PVC Schedule 40 socket reducing tee?
Spears 401-130. The 401 prefix is the Schedule 40 socket tee pattern, and the -130 suffix identifies the 1 inch x 1/2 inch reducing combination. That is the number to put on a purchase order or match against a submittal.
7) Where do I find laying lengths and socket depths for the Spears 401 Schedule 40 tee?
Spears publishes a dimensions and weights sheet for the PVC Schedule 40 fitting line, along with a Schedule 40 dimensions document and the Schedule 40 brochure. Those are where the socket depth, center-to-end, and overall laying length for the 401-130 are tabulated - the numbers you need when you are cutting pipe to a fixed rough-in.
8) Is a PVC reducing tee suitable for an underground irrigation lateral takeoff?
Yes. PVC resists corrosion and chemical attack, which is why it holds up buried where a metallic fitting would not, and irrigation and water distribution lines are among the uses called out for the 401-130. A 1 inch x 1/2 inch branch is a common lateral or riser takeoff off a 1 inch mainline.
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