Tee, Slip x Slip x Slip PVC Schedule 40 1/2" (401-005)

This 1/2" Schedule 40 PVC Tee (Slip x Slip x Slip) provides a three-way all solvent-cement junction for 1/2" PVC piping systems, accepting 1/2" PVC pipe at all three ports for permanent solvent-cement bonds — the standard all-socket branch fitting at the dominant drip emitter lateral and micro-irrigation distribution diameter in residential and light commercial PVC systems. Constructed in white Schedule 40 PVC, it is the highest-pressure confirmed entry in the 401 series at 1/2" — rated to approximately 600 psi at 73°F — offering reliable performance in drip and micro-irrigation grid assemblies, instrument supply distribution networks, chemical feed lateral assemblies, and small-bore process water socket systems wherever a 1/2" all-socket pipe run must branch into two continuing socket runs in the same all-cemented construction throughout.

All three 1/2" slip socket ends accept 1/2" PVC pipe for permanent solvent-cement bonds, creating a continuous, leak-free three-way junction entirely within all-socket cemented construction. The two run end sockets form the inline through-run while the branch socket provides a continuing 1/2" socket pipe run departing perpendicular to the inline axis — all three ports maintaining the full 1/2" interior diameter through the fitting body. This full-size all-socket configuration is the standard 1/2" branch tee for all-cemented PVC assemblies and is the correct choice when all three branch connections must continue as cemented socket pipe runs — distinct from the 402-005 (1/2" Slip x Slip x FPT, confirmed in this catalog session), which provides a 1/2" female-threaded branch outlet for receiving a male-threaded downstream component rather than continuing an all-socket pipe run; the correct choice between 401-005 and 402-005 is determined entirely by whether the downstream branch connection must continue as a cemented socket pipe run (401-005) or connect to a male-threaded component (402-005). At 1/2", this tee most commonly appears in drip and micro-irrigation lateral distribution assemblies where a 1/2" socket supply run must branch into two continuing 1/2" socket laterals, emitter supply stubs, or zone distribution runs; in instrument supply distribution manifolds where a 1/2" socket header must supply two downstream 1/2" socket instrument supply runs; in chemical feed lateral assemblies where a 1/2" socket feed line must supply two continuing socket distribution branches; and in fire suppression grid assemblies where a 1/2" socket branch line must supply two downstream socket pipe sections in all-cemented construction throughout.

Rated to approximately 600 psi at 73°F — the highest confirmed pressure rating in the 401 series at 1/2" — this tee is suited for standard commercial and light industrial pressure service. NSF/ANSI 61 listing confirms suitability for potable water contact.

Apply solvent cement to both the pipe end and fitting socket at each port per ASTM D2564 procedures, using a primer appropriate for the pipe and fitting schedule. Insert pipe fully into each socket and maintain a quarter-turn during assembly for even cement distribution. Allow adequate cure time before pressurizing the system, and derate pressure ratings for elevated temperatures per published derating curves.

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Industries & Applications:

• Drip & Micro-Irrigation Systems — Branches a 1/2" socket drip emitter supply lateral into two continuing 1/2" socket emitter supply runs, sub-lateral stubs, or zone distribution branches at grid header tap points and lateral distribution junctions in residential and light commercial drip and micro-irrigation systems where all-socket cemented construction is maintained throughout and the 1/2" branch must continue as a cemented socket pipe run rather than connect to a threaded component
• Irrigation & Water Distribution — Provides all-socket three-way junctions on 1/2" socket lateral distribution runs, zone supply headers, and small-bore service distribution assemblies in residential and light commercial irrigation systems where the 1/2" socket pipe run must branch into two continuing socket pipe sections in all-cemented construction at manifold tap points and distribution grid junctions throughout the lateral layout
• Instrument & Process Piping — Branches a 1/2" socket instrument supply header into two continuing 1/2" socket instrument supply runs, sample distribution branches, and measurement system supply laterals at all-socket junction points in manufacturing, water treatment, and laboratory facilities where all-cemented construction is maintained throughout the 1/2" socket instrument distribution manifold
• Chemical Handling — Provides all-socket three-way junctions at 1/2" socket chemical feed lateral distribution points in systems conveying acids, caustics, fertilizer solutions, and other fluids incompatible with metal fittings — distributing the chemical supply run into two continuing socket distribution branches in all-cemented construction at each lateral junction point throughout the chemical feed distribution layout
• Fire Suppression Systems — Branches 1/2" socket sprinkler supply lines, drop supply runs, and grid lateral distribution pipe sections into two continuing socket pipe branches at all-socket junction points in light-hazard and residential Schedule 40 PVC fire suppression assemblies where all-cemented construction is maintained at every branch junction throughout the 1/2" socket grid layout
• Water Treatment & Aquaculture — Used at all-socket three-way junction points along 1/2" socket chemical dosing supply runs, filter approach laterals, and treatment system distribution pipe sections where NSF/ANSI 61 compliance and chemical resistance are required at every cemented branch junction throughout the all-socket small-bore distribution assembly