Tee, Slip x Slip x Slip PVC Schedule 40 2" (401-020)

This 2" Schedule 40 PVC Tee (Slip x Slip x Slip) provides a full-size three-way solvent-cement junction for 2" socket PVC piping systems, accepting 2" PVC pipe at all three ports for permanent solvent-cement bonds — maintaining full mainline diameter through both the inline run and the perpendicular branch outlet without any diameter reduction at the tee body. Constructed in white Schedule 40 PVC, it offers reliable performance in commercial plumbing, irrigation, and light industrial applications where a corrosion-resistant, all solvent-cement three-way junction is required at a large-diameter distribution mainline.

The two 2" slip socket run ends form the inline portion of the tee and accept 2" PVC pipe for permanent solvent-cement bonds, maintaining full mainline flow capacity through the run. The 2" slip socket branch outlet accepts 2" PVC pipe for a permanent solvent-cement bond perpendicular to the run, providing a full-diameter branch connection that delivers maximum flow capacity to the downstream branch assembly without any restriction at the tee. This full-size configuration is the correct choice when the downstream branch must carry the same flow volume as the mainline run — where a sub-main, large zone header, or high-capacity equipment feed branch requires a full 2" socket connection off the distribution main. It should not be confused with the reducing tee variants at the 2" run inlet (401-247 through 401-251), which step the branch outlet down to a smaller diameter for moderate or small-bore branch connections, or with the bullhead tee variant (401-213 if stocked with a larger branch), which steps the branch up to a larger diameter for collection manifold applications.

Rated to 280 psi at 73°F, this tee is suited for standard commercial and light industrial pressure service. Its PVC composition provides excellent resistance to corrosion, scale, chlorinated water, and a broad range of chemical exposures, making it a reliable long-term alternative to metal fittings in moisture-prone or chemically active environments. 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 across the joint surface. 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:

• Irrigation & Water Distribution — Provides a full-size three-way junction at 2" mainline distribution headers, pump station sub-main branches, and large zone supply taps in agricultural and municipal irrigation systems where the branch must carry full mainline flow capacity to a high-demand downstream zone header or sub-main distribution run
• Commercial Plumbing — Branches full-size 2" socket supply sub-mains, equipment feed connections, and high-flow service branch runs off 2" socket pressurized distribution mains in commercial building water distribution systems where the branch outlet must maintain full 2" diameter to deliver adequate flow to a high-demand downstream assembly
• Industrial Process Piping — Provides a full-size three-way socket junction at 2" process water distribution headers, cooling water sub-main branches, and high-capacity equipment feed taps in water treatment, chemical processing, and manufacturing facilities where full branch flow capacity at the 2" mainline diameter is required throughout the all-socket assembly
• Chemical Handling — Provides a corrosion-resistant, all solvent-cement full-size three-way junction in systems conveying acids, caustics, fertilizer solutions, and other fluids incompatible with metal fittings, at high-capacity chemical distribution sub-main branches and full-flow equipment feed taps off 2" socket distribution mains where maintaining full branch flow capacity is a design requirement
• Water Treatment & Aquaculture — Used at full-size sub-main branch points, high-capacity filter feed distribution junctions, and recirculating system main header taps where a 2" socket main must supply a full-size 2" socket branch run to a high-demand treatment component, pump feed header, or large-capacity distribution sub-main with NSF/ANSI 61 compliance required throughout
• HVAC & Mechanical Systems — Provides a full-size three-way socket junction at 2" distribution header branch points on cooling tower supply sub-mains, chilled water distribution headers, and chemically treated water system main taps within the Schedule 40 pressure class where full branch flow capacity at the 2" mainline diameter is required