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Schedule 40 PVC Reducing Tee (SOC x SOC x SOC)
- SKU:
- 401R
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Same Day
- Weight:
- 0.00 LBS
- Sizing Reads:
- End x End x Middle
Description
Schedule 40 PVC Reducing Tee (SOC x SOC x SOC)
Schedule 40 PVC Reducing Tees provide a dependable way to create a branch connection while transitioning to a different nominal pipe size in compatible cold-water pressure piping systems.
Featuring socket connections on all three openings, this fitting is designed for solvent-weld installation with compatible Schedule 40 PVC pipe. The reducing tee configuration allows the main run and branch to use different pipe sizes while maintaining a compact, corrosion-resistant connection for potable water, irrigation, pool, spa, and other compatible pressure piping applications.
Product Highlights
- Schedule 40 PVC reducing tee fitting
- Socket x Socket x Socket connection configuration
- Creates a 90-degree branch connection
- Connects different nominal pipe sizes within the same fitting
- Designed for cold-water pressure applications
- All connections use solvent-weld sockets
- Corrosion-resistant PVC construction
- Smooth internal surfaces support efficient flow
- Suitable for potable water applications
- Commonly used in irrigation, pool, and spa systems
- Lightweight and easy to install
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Schedule 40 PVC Reducing Tee |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC |
| Connection Type | Socket (SOC) x Socket (SOC) x Socket (SOC) |
| Joint Method | Solvent Weld |
| Branch Configuration | 90° Reducing Tee |
| System Type | Schedule 40 PVC Pressure Piping |
| Service | Cold-Water Pressure Applications |
| Primary Function | Branch Connection with Pipe Size Reduction |
| Referenced Standards | ASTM D2466, ASTM D1784, CSA B137.3, NSF/ANSI 14, NSF/ANSI 61, cNSF, and cUPC |
| Typical Applications | Potable Water, Irrigation, Pool, Spa, Residential, Commercial, and Municipal Piping Systems |
Connection Configuration
Run Inlet Socket
The first socket accepts compatible Schedule 40 PVC pipe as part of the main pressure piping run.
Branch Socket
The branch socket creates a 90-degree connection and may be a different nominal size than the main run, depending on the selected fitting variation.
Run Outlet Socket
The opposite socket continues the main piping run with compatible Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
Construction Details
The fitting is manufactured from high-quality Schedule 40 PVC for resistance to corrosion, chemical exposure, scaling, and environmental conditions commonly encountered in compatible cold-water pressure systems.
All three socket connections are designed for solvent-cement joining to compatible Schedule 40 PVC pipe, creating secure and leak-resistant permanent joints when properly installed.
The reducing tee geometry allows a branch or run size transition to be incorporated directly into the fitting, reducing the need for separate reducer bushings or adapters in compatible piping layouts.
Why Choose a Reducing Tee?
Branch & Reduce in One Fitting
- Creates a 90° branch connection
- Allows different nominal pipe sizes
- Can reduce the need for separate reducers
- Useful for distribution and equipment branch piping
- Provides a compact pressure-piping layout
PVC Pressure-Piping Benefits
- Corrosion-resistant construction
- Smooth internal flow path
- Lightweight and easy to handle
- Low maintenance requirements
- Suitable for compatible cold-water applications
Typical Applications
Water & Irrigation Systems
- Potable water distribution
- Residential cold-water piping
- Irrigation systems
- Reduced branch lines
- Landscape watering systems
Pool, Spa & Commercial Systems
- Swimming pool plumbing
- Spa circulation systems
- Commercial cold-water piping
- Equipment branch connections
- General Schedule 40 PVC pressure systems
Solvent-Weld Installation
Verify all three nominal connection sizes before installation. Reducing tees may have different run and branch dimensions, so confirm the size orientation for the specific fitting variation before cutting pipe.
Cut compatible Schedule 40 PVC pipe square and remove burrs from each pipe end. Clean and prepare all mating surfaces according to accepted PVC solvent-weld procedures.
Apply compatible PVC primer and solvent cement where required, then fully seat each pipe into the correct socket. Confirm the branch orientation and pipe-size arrangement before the solvent cement begins to set.
Allow completed joints to cure according to the cement manufacturer's recommendations before pressurizing or placing the piping system into normal service.
Our plumbing specialists can help review your run size, branch size, pressure application, and solvent-weld installation requirements before you order.
Email the GetPipe.com Team Visit Quick SupportFrequently Asked Questions
What is a Schedule 40 PVC reducing tee used for?
It is used to create a 90-degree branch connection while transitioning between different nominal pipe sizes in a compatible Schedule 40 PVC pressure system.
What does SOC x SOC x SOC mean?
It means all three openings are socket connections designed to accept compatible Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
How is a reducing tee different from a standard tee?
A standard tee typically uses the same nominal size at all three connections, while a reducing tee has at least one connection that is a different size.
Is the reduced size always on the branch?
Not necessarily. The exact run and branch size arrangement depends on the specific fitting variation, so all listed dimensions should be verified before ordering.
How is this fitting installed?
All three socket connections are installed using compatible PVC solvent-weld procedures.
Can this fitting be used for potable water?
The supplied product information identifies this fitting for potable water applications and references NSF/ANSI 61 among its applicable standards.
Can it be used for irrigation systems?
Yes. Irrigation is one of the stated applications for this Schedule 40 PVC fitting.
Can it be used for pool and spa plumbing?
Yes. Pool and spa plumbing are among the listed applications.
What standards are referenced for this fitting?
The supplied product information references ASTM D2466, ASTM D1784, CSA B137.3, NSF/ANSI 14, NSF/ANSI 61, cNSF, and cUPC.
What should I verify before ordering?
Confirm all three nominal connection sizes, which connection is reduced, the branch orientation, operating requirements, and compatibility with the intended Schedule 40 PVC pressure system.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- This listing is for a Schedule 40 PVC Reducing Tee with SOC x SOC x SOC connections.
- Verify all three nominal connection sizes before ordering.
- Do not assume the branch is the only reduced connection; confirm the size arrangement for the selected variation.
- All three openings accept compatible Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
- The fitting creates a 90-degree branch connection while incorporating a pipe-size transition.
- Designed for compatible cold-water pressure applications.
- Suitable for potable water, irrigation, pool, and spa applications as specified.
- Use compatible PVC primer and solvent cement where required.
- Cut pipe square before installation.
- Remove burrs and clean all mating surfaces before solvent welding.
- Fully seat each pipe into the correct socket.
- Confirm branch orientation and size arrangement before the solvent cement begins to set.
- Allow solvent-weld joints to cure according to the cement manufacturer's recommendations before pressurizing the system.
- Verify operating pressure and temperature requirements before installation.
- Follow applicable plumbing codes and manufacturer installation recommendations.
