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Spears 402005 Schedule 80 PVC Reducing Tee, Socket x FPT

Spears 402005 Schedule 80 PVC Reducing Tee, Socket x FPT

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Model: 402-005

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Spears Schedule 80 PVC Reducing Tee, Socket x FPT

The Spears Schedule 80 PVC Reducing Tee is a socket x female pipe thread (SOC x FPT) fitting engineered for pressure-rated PVC piping systems that require a threaded branch connection. Molded from durable Schedule 80 PVC for heavy-wall strength and long-term corrosion resistance, this reducing tee is available in 1/2", 3/4", and 1-1/4" x 1/2" sizes to match your piping run while stepping down to a threaded outlet. It is a practical solution for industrial, chemical processing, irrigation, and water treatment applications where a reliable socket-to-threaded transition is needed.

Key Features

  • Reducing Tee Configuration: Socket x FPT (SOC x FPT) design allows a solvent-welded run with a female-threaded branch outlet for easy connection to threaded components.
  • Durable Construction: Molded from Schedule 80 PVC for excellent corrosion, chemical, and impact resistance in demanding piping environments.
  • Pressure-Rated Design: Schedule 80 wall thickness provides added strength over Schedule 40 for higher-pressure and industrial-duty applications.
  • Available Sizes: Offered in 1/2", 3/4", and 1-1/4" x 1/2" trade sizes to accommodate a variety of reducing-branch piping configurations.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Material: PVC construction resists rust, rot, and chemical degradation, making it well suited to demanding fluid-handling systems.
  • Reliable Threaded Connection: FPT outlet accepts standard male-threaded fittings, valves, and accessories for flexible system design.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: Tee
  • Product Material: PVC
  • Configuration: Schedule 80 Reducing Tee

Typical Applications

  • Industrial and Chemical Process Piping
  • Water Treatment and Filtration Systems
  • Irrigation and Agricultural Piping
  • Pressure-Rated PVC Distribution Lines
  • Commercial Plumbing Installations Requiring a Threaded Branch

Why Spears?

Spears Schedule 80 PVC fittings are built with heavy-wall construction for dependable performance in pressure-rated piping systems. This reducing tee's socket x FPT configuration, corrosion-resistant PVC material, and available 1/2", 3/4", and 1-1/4" x 1/2" sizing make it a dependable choice for professionals who need a durable, code-compliant transition fitting for demanding fluid-handling applications.

Product Specs

Product Type:
Tee
Department:
Plumbing
Product Group:
PVC & CPVC Fittings
Product Material:
PVC
Connection Type:
Socket x FPT
Configuration:
Schedule 80 Reducing Tee
Product Subgroup:
Pipe Fittings
Product Size:
1/2" - 1-1/4" x 1/2"

Spears 402-005 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How does the Spears Schedule 80 PVC reducing tee connect - is it solvent weld or threaded?
Both. The run ends are socket (solvent weld) and the branch outlet is female pipe thread, so you cement the tee into the PVC run and thread a male-threaded valve, nipple, gauge, or accessory into the branch. That combination is what makes it a transition fitting rather than a straight socket tee.
2) Can I use a Schedule 80 PVC tee on a Schedule 40 PVC line?
Yes, for the socket ends. Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC share the same outside diameters at a given trade size, so a Schedule 80 socket fitting cements onto Schedule 40 pipe. The Schedule 80 fitting has a heavier wall, which gives added strength over Schedule 40 for higher-pressure work, but the system pressure rating is still limited by the thinner Schedule 40 pipe in the run.
3) What sizes does the Spears 402 series Schedule 80 reducing tee come in?
Three sizes are offered: 1/2 inch (part 402-005), 3/4 inch (402-007), and 1-1/4 x 1/2 inch (80/2166). Order by the run size first and confirm the branch size steps down to the threaded component you are connecting.
4) Will PVC hold up in a chemical feed or water treatment line?
That is one of the intended uses. The tee is molded from PVC for corrosion, chemical, and impact resistance, and is called out for industrial and chemical process piping, water treatment and filtration, irrigation, and pressure-rated distribution lines. For hot fluid service PVC is the wrong material and CPVC is the one to look at.
5) Do I need thread sealant on the FPT branch of a PVC tee?
Use PTFE tape or a PVC-compatible thread sealant on the male threads going into the female outlet, and hand tighten plus one to two turns with a strap wrench. Overtightening a threaded plastic socket is the most common way these get split. The run ends are socket and take PVC primer and solvent cement instead, not sealant.
6) What is the difference between a reducing tee and a regular tee with a bushing?
A reducing tee like the Spears 402 series molds the size step into the fitting itself, so on the 1-1/4 x 1/2 inch version you get a 1-1/4 inch run with a 1/2 inch threaded outlet in one part. Bushing down a full-size tee adds a joint, adds length, and adds a leak path. Where the fitting already comes in the combination you need, the reducing tee is the cleaner install.
7) Is this Spears tee sold individually or by the box?
Packaging is listed at 25 each, so it is a carton quantity rather than a single fitting. That suits contractors and MRO stockrooms standardizing on one branch size across a system.
How fast can I get the Spears 402-005 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Spears 402-005 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Spears 402-005 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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