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Spears 435 PVC Schedule 40 Female Adapter, Socket x FPT
The Spears 435 PVC Schedule 40 Female Adapter delivers a dependable Socket x FPT (female pipe thread) transition for connecting socket-fit PVC pipe to male-threaded fittings, valves, and equipment. Molded from Schedule 40 PVC, this adapter is built for corrosion resistance and long-term reliability in pressurized and non-pressurized piping systems. This family is available across trade sizes ranging from 1/2" through 2", giving installers flexibility to match the correct size to their piping run. Each case ships 60 pieces, making it a practical choice for contractors and facility teams stocking up for plumbing, irrigation, and industrial piping projects.
Key Features
- Connection Type: Socket x FPT design allows a socket-end PVC pipe to transition to a female-threaded connection for attaching valves, pumps, or male-threaded fittings.
- Durable Construction: Schedule 40 PVC material resists corrosion, rust, and chemical degradation, making it suitable for a wide range of fluid-handling applications.
- Adapter Function: Purpose-built as a Female Adapter to simplify transitions between socket and threaded piping components without additional couplings.
- Sizing Flexibility: Available in trade sizes from 1/2" through 2" within the Spears PVC fitting line, allowing selection of the correct size for your specific piping run.
- Pressure Versatility: Suitable for use in both pressurized and non-pressurized piping systems across plumbing, irrigation, and industrial applications.
- Case Packaging: Supplied 60 pieces per case, supporting efficient bulk ordering for distributors, contractors, and maintenance operations.
- Lightweight Design: PVC construction keeps the adapter lightweight compared to metal alternatives, easing handling and installation.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Adapter
- Material: PVC Schedule 40
- Connection: Socket x FPT
- Packaging: 60 ea per case
- Trade Size: 1/2" - 2"
Typical Applications
- Residential and Commercial Plumbing Systems
- PVC Pressure Piping and Drainage Systems
- Irrigation and Sprinkler System Connections
- Transitioning Socket-Fit Pipe to Threaded Valves and Fittings
- Renovation and New Construction Piping Projects
Why Spears?
Spears PVC Schedule 40 fittings are engineered for consistent fit, corrosion resistance, and dependable performance across demanding piping applications. The Socket x FPT female adapter design and Schedule 40 wall thickness give installers a durable, code-conscious solution for connecting PVC pipe runs to threaded components across the full 1/2" through 2" size range, backed by Spears' reputation for quality thermoplastic fittings.
Manufacturer Resources
PVC Schedule 40 Fittings
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Adapter
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- PVC & CPVC Fittings
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Connection Type:
- Socket x FPT
- Product Subgroup:
- Pipe Fittings
- Product Size:
- 1/2" - 2"
Spears 435-005SR – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does a Socket x FPT female adapter actually connect to?
The Spears 435 Series PVC Schedule 40 female adapter takes solvent-welded PVC pipe on the socket end and a male pipe thread on the other. So you glue the socket side onto your pipe run, then thread a male-threaded valve, pump, nipple, or fitting into the female thread. It saves you from stacking a coupling plus a separate threaded piece to make the transition.
2) Do I glue or thread this adapter, and which end goes on first?
Both, one end each. The socket end is solvent-welded with PVC primer and cement to the pipe; the FPT end is threaded. Standard practice is to thread the male component into the female port first, hand tight plus a turn or two with a wrench, then solvent-weld the socket end to the pipe so you are not torquing against a fresh joint. Use PTFE tape or a thread sealant rated for plastic, and do not over-tighten, since over-torque splits plastic female threads.
3) Can I use this PVC female adapter on a hot water line?
No. This is PVC, not CPVC, and PVC is a cold-water material. Use it for cold pressure piping, drainage, irrigation and industrial fluid handling. If the line carries hot water, move up to a CPVC fitting instead.
4) What sizes does the Spears 435 PVC female adapter come in?
Six trade sizes: 1/2 inch (435-005SR), 3/4 inch (435-007SR), 1 inch (435-010SR), 1-1/4 inch (435-012SR), 1-1/2 inch (435-015SR) and 2 inch (435-020SR). Size is nominal pipe size, so a 3/4 inch adapter sockets onto 3/4 inch Schedule 40 PVC pipe and accepts a 3/4 inch NPT male thread.
5) Is this sold individually or by the case?
Case quantity is 60 pieces per case for the Spears Schedule 40 female adapter, which is why it suits distributors, plumbing contractors and MRO teams restocking a truck or a crib rather than someone needing a single fitting.
6) Will a Schedule 40 PVC female adapter work with Schedule 80 pipe?
Socket dimensions are the same across Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 in a given trade size, so a Sch 40 socket will take Sch 80 pipe of the same nominal size. What changes is the pressure rating: the Sch 40 fitting has the thinner wall and becomes the weak point in the run. On a system specified as Schedule 80, order the Schedule 80 fitting.
7) Can I thread a metal nipple into this PVC female adapter?
Yes, a male metal nipple threads into the FPT port, and that is a common way to reach a brass or steel valve. Watch the torque: the plastic female thread will crack before the metal male thread does, so hand tight plus about one to two turns with PTFE tape is the limit. Where the metal side is doing the mechanical work, a metal female fitting is the safer choice.
8) Is this PVC adapter OK for irrigation and sprinkler systems?
Yes. Irrigation and sprinkler connections are one of its stated applications, along with residential and commercial plumbing, PVC pressure and drainage piping, and retrofit or new-construction runs. The FPT end is the usual way to pick up threaded valves and risers on a lateral.
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Does the Spears 435-005SR come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Spears 435-005SR is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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