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Spears 401005 PVC Schedule 40 Socket Tee
The Spears PVC Schedule 40 Socket Tee is a solvent-weld branch fitting engineered for pressure piping systems where a dependable three-way connection is required. Manufactured from PVC in a Schedule 40 wall thickness, this tee uses a socket (SOC) connection method to create a strong, leak-resistant solvent-weld joint between straight runs of PVC pipe. This fitting family is available in trade sizes ranging from 1/2" through 8", including 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3", 4", 5", 6", and 8", giving installers a correctly sized branch fitting for plumbing, irrigation, and industrial piping projects that demand a reliable PVC tee.
Key Features
- Size Range: Offered in trade sizes from 1/2" through 8" to match standard PVC Schedule 40 pipe runs across a variety of project scopes.
- Connection Type: Socket (SOC) solvent-weld joints create a permanent, leak-resistant bond between the pipe and fitting.
- Schedule 40 Construction: PVC Schedule 40 wall thickness delivers dependable strength and pressure handling for demanding piping systems.
- Tee Configuration: Three-way branch fitting allows a 90° take-off from a straight run of PVC pipe, simplifying line branching without extra couplings.
- Durable PVC Material: Solid PVC construction resists corrosion, chemical attack, and degradation common in plumbing and irrigation environments.
- Bulk Packaging: Supplied 50 pieces per carton for efficient stocking and installation on commercial and residential jobs.
- Consistent Fit: Precision-molded socket openings help ensure a proper, secure fit with standard PVC Schedule 40 pipe across every size in the range.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Tee
- Product Material: PVC
- Connection: Socket (SOC)
- Schedule: Schedule 40
- Packaging: 50 ea per carton
- Size Range: 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3", 4", 5", 6", 8"
Typical Applications
- Residential and Commercial Plumbing Systems
- PVC Pressure Piping and Distribution Lines
- Irrigation and Sprinkler Systems
- Industrial PVC Piping Networks
- New Construction and Piping Repairs
- Branch Connections in Straight Pipe Runs
Why Spears?
Spears is a recognized manufacturer of PVC and CPVC piping products, and this Schedule 40 socket tee reflects that focus on dependable, code-compliant fittings for plumbing and irrigation professionals. Built from solid PVC material with a solvent-weld socket connection, and offered across a full 1/2" through 8" size range, it is designed to deliver a secure, long-lasting joint wherever a reliable branch fitting is needed. Choosing Spears PVC fittings helps installers and contractors maintain consistent quality and fit across plumbing, irrigation, and industrial piping installations, from new construction to system repairs and expansions.
Manufacturer Resources
PVC Schedule 40 Fittings
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- PVC & CPVC Fittings
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Connection Type:
- Socket
- Configuration:
- Schedule 40
- Product Subgroup:
- Pipe Fittings
- Product Size:
- 1/2" - 8"
Spears 401-005 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What sizes does the Spears PVC Schedule 40 socket tee come in?
Twelve sizes, running 1/2 inch through 8 inch: 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1-1/4, 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 inch. Part numbers follow the size, so 1/2 inch is 401-005, 1 inch is 401-010, 4 inch is 401-040, and the 1-1/2, 2 and 8 inch land on 801-015, 801-020 and 801-080. All openings are socket, all three ends the same size.
2) Do I need glue for this Spears tee or does it thread on?
It's solvent weld only. All three openings are socket (SOC), so the pipe slides into the hub and gets bonded with PVC primer and cement. There are no threads on this fitting. If you need a threaded take-off at the branch, you want a socket x socket x FPT tee instead, not this one.
3) Will a Schedule 40 socket tee fit Schedule 80 PVC pipe?
Yes. Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC share the same outside diameter at a given nominal size, so the socket on this Spears tee accepts either. The difference is wall thickness, which changes the pressure rating of the system, not the fit. For a Schedule 80 system you'd normally stay with Schedule 80 fittings so the fitting isn't the weak point in the line.
4) Can I use this PVC tee on a hot water line?
No. PVC is not rated for hot water distribution, and this is a PVC fitting, not CPVC. Keep it on cold water, irrigation, and pressure lines at ambient temperature. For domestic hot water you need a CPVC tee in the matching size and connection.
5) Is this Spears tee OK for buried irrigation mainline?
Yes, it's a pressure-rated Schedule 40 PVC branch fitting and irrigation and sprinkler systems are a named application. PVC resists corrosion and chemical attack in the ground, and a properly primed and cemented socket joint is a permanent bond, so it holds up in buried laterals and mainlines where a threaded joint would be a leak risk.
6) What's the difference between a tee and a cross or a wye for branching a PVC line?
This Spears fitting is a tee, meaning one 90 degree take-off from a straight run. Use it where a single branch leaves the main. A cross gives you two opposed branches at the same point, and a wye takes off at 45 degrees for a gentler flow transition, which matters more in drainage than in pressure piping. For a standard pressure branch on Schedule 40 pipe, the tee is the fitting.
7) Can I take this tee apart later if I need to change the piping?
No. The socket joint is a solvent weld, which is a permanent chemical bond between pipe and fitting, not a mechanical connection. Changing the line later means cutting it out and splicing in new pipe with couplings. If you want a serviceable connection at that point, plan a union or a threaded adapter next to the tee instead.
8) Are the full specs and pressure ratings for the Spears Schedule 40 line available?
Spears publishes a PVC Schedule 40 Fittings document covering the full fitting range, and ZenSupply carries it at zensupply.com/content/pdf/spears/pvc-schedule-40-fittings.pdf. That's where a spec engineer goes for dimensional and pressure data across the sizes, since Schedule 40 pressure ratings drop as diameter goes up.
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