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Spears 8170-020 2" PVC Tank Adapter, Socket x Socket with Neoprene Gasket
Model: SPR-8170-020
Spears 8170-020 2" PVC Tank Adapter, Socket x Socket with Neoprene GasketThe Spears 8170-020 is a 2" PVC Tank Adapter built for connecting tanks, vessels, and containment equipment into a PVC piping...
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Spears 8171 PVC Tank Adapter, SOCXFPT Neoprene Gasket
The Spears PVC Tank Adapter is a durable PVC fitting available in trade sizes from 3/4" through 2", featuring a SOCXFPT (socket x female pipe thread) connection and a neoprene gasket for a reliable, leak-resistant seal. Designed to join pipe to tank fittings, this adapter provides a secure, corrosion-resistant transition point for tank and vessel plumbing systems. The combination of PVC construction and a neoprene seal makes it a dependable choice for demanding fluid-handling applications across the full size range.
Key Features
- Trade Size: Available in 3/4", 1", 1-1/2", and 2" sizes for tank and pipe connections.
- Durable Construction: PVC material offers strong corrosion and chemical resistance for long-term reliability.
- SOCXFPT Connection: Socket x female pipe thread configuration for a versatile transition between pipe and tank fittings.
- Neoprene Gasket: Integrated neoprene seal delivers a leak-resistant, durable seal at the tank connection point.
- Tank Adapter Design: Purpose-built to provide a secure, code-compliant connection between PVC piping and tank ports across the available size range.
Technical Specifications
- Product Material: PVC
- Connection Type: Socket x FPT
Typical Applications
- Tank and Vessel Plumbing Connections
- Water Storage Tank Fittings
- Irrigation and Agricultural Tank Systems
- Chemical and Industrial Tank Installations
- Residential and Commercial Plumbing Systems
Why Spears?
Spears PVC fittings are engineered for durable, corrosion-resistant performance in demanding plumbing and tank-connection applications. The SOCXFPT configuration paired with a neoprene gasket ensures a secure, leak-resistant seal that holds up over time, whether you need a 3/4" adapter for a small vessel or a 2" adapter for larger tank installations. Choose Spears for dependable PVC fitting solutions built for consistent, long-term performance across every size in the lineup.
Manufacturer Resources
PVC Schedule 40 Fittings
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Tank Adapter
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- PVC & CPVC Fittings
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Connection Type:
- Socket x FPT
- Product Size:
- 3/4" - 2"
Spears 8171-007 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What sizes does the Spears 8171 PVC tank adapter come in?
The Spears 8171 tank adapter is offered in four trade sizes: 3/4 inch (8171-007), 1 inch (8171-010), 1-1/2 inch (8171-015), and 2 inch (8171-020). Size the adapter to the pipe run and the tank port you are tying into, since the socket end takes PVC pipe of that same nominal size and the threaded end is FPT at the same size.
2) How does a socket x FPT tank adapter connect on each side?
One end is a solvent weld socket, so PVC pipe slips into it and is cemented with primer and PVC solvent cement. The other end is female pipe thread, which takes a male threaded nipple or fitting. On the 8171 the body passes through the tank wall and the neoprene gasket seals against the tank surface as the nut is drawn up, so the joint seals on the gasket face rather than on the threads.
3) Can I use a PVC tank adapter on a chemical storage tank?
PVC body with a neoprene gasket, which is what the 8171 is built from, handles corrosion and many chemical services, and chemical and industrial tank installations are among its intended uses along with water storage, irrigation, and general plumbing. The deciding factor is the chemical itself: check the media against both PVC and neoprene, since the gasket is often the limiting material rather than the fitting body.
4) Do I need Teflon tape on the threaded side of a PVC tank adapter?
The FPT side of the 8171 is a tapered pipe thread joint and takes a thread sealant, commonly PTFE tape or a plastic-safe pipe dope. Hand tighten plus a turn or two with a strap wrench is enough. Over-torquing plastic female threads is the usual cause of a split hub, and the tank seal itself comes from the neoprene gasket, not from how hard you crank the threads.
5) What is the difference between a tank adapter and a bulkhead fitting?
A tank adapter like the Spears 8171 gives you a socket on one side and a female pipe thread on the other with a neoprene gasket at the tank wall, so it is the transition between PVC pipe and a tank port. A bulkhead fitting is what you install when you are cutting a new hole through a tank wall and need sealing surfaces on both faces. If you are piping into an existing tank port and want a cemented pipe connection on one side and a threaded connection on the other, the tank adapter is the part.
6) Will a Spears tank adapter work with Schedule 40 PVC pipe?
Yes. The 8171 is a PVC fitting carried under Spears PVC Schedule 40 fittings documentation, and its socket end accepts standard PVC pipe of the matching nominal size, 3/4, 1, 1-1/2, or 2 inch. Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC share the same outside diameter at a given nominal size, so either will seat in the socket.
7) Which Spears part number do I order for a 2 inch tank connection?
Order 8171-020 for the 2 inch size. The series runs 8171-007 for 3/4 inch, 8171-010 for 1 inch, 8171-015 for 1-1/2 inch, and 8171-020 for 2 inch, all socket x FPT PVC with a neoprene gasket.
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Absolutely. The Spears 8171-007 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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