PVC Pipe Fitting, Tee, Schedule 40, 3/4 Socket x 1/2 NPT Female

This black Spears reducing tee pipe fitting is made of schedule 40 PVC and features socket end connections along with a female NPT threaded connection. With three ends, this T-shaped fitting is designed to connect and branch three pipes with different diameters, with two on the main run and one branch at a 90-degree angle from the middle of the tee. The pipe dimensions for tees are represented as A x B x C, with “A” and “B” indicating the main run on the fitting, and “C” indicating the branch.

The female socket connections on the main run are ideal for sliding over the ends of unthreaded male pipes, while the female National Pipe Taper (NPT) threads on the branch outlet are perfect for connecting to a male threaded pipe. The socket ends connect to pipes with a smooth bore for enhanced flow, and the threaded end creates a tighter seal than straight threads.

This schedule 40 PVC fitting offers corrosion resistance, high strength, and is lighter in weight compared to fittings made from metal. It is compatible with schedule 40 PVC pipes and fittings, and can also be connected to other materials such as steel, copper, or cast iron using transition fittings. Its smooth interior finish reduces friction and inhibits the buildup of materials, providing superior flow compared to metal.

Additionally, this fitting complies with National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF)/American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 61 Annex G, NSF/ANSI 372, and conforms with lead content requirements for “lead-free” plumbing as defined by California, Vermont, Maryland, and Louisiana state laws, as well as the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act.

Suitable for use in cold-water pressure distribution systems, including irrigation, pool and spa, potable water, and chilled water applications, this reducing tee pipe fitting is an essential component in various industries for connecting, terminating, controlling flow, and changing the direction of piping.

Spears Manufacturing, founded in 1969 and based in Sylmar, CA, produces thermoplastic fittings and valves for fluid, drain, waste, and vent systems. The company meets the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 9001.

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