Reducing Tee, Slip x Slip x Slip PVC Schedule 40 2" x 2" x 1" (401-249)

This 2" x 2" x 1" Schedule 40 PVC Reducing Tee (Slip x Slip x Slip) provides a three-way solvent-cement junction in which the perpendicular branch outlet steps down to 1" while both inline run ends maintain the full 2" mainline diameter — a 2:1 nominal reduction that taps a moderate-bore socket service branch off a larger distribution main in an all-socket PVC assembly without reducing mainline flow through the run. Constructed in white Schedule 40 PVC, it offers reliable performance in commercial plumbing, irrigation, and light industrial installations where a corrosion-resistant, all solvent-cement branch tap is required off a 2" socket distribution main at a meaningful mid-range reduction to one of the most widely specified branch supply diameters in commercial and irrigation piping systems.

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 diameter through the run without restriction or interruption. The 1" slip socket branch outlet accepts 1" PVC pipe for a permanent solvent-cement bond perpendicular to the run, providing a moderate-bore socket branch connection that carries meaningful flow capacity to zone valves, pump inlet connections, equipment feed runs, filter housing supply lines, and dedicated moderate-flow service branches off the 2" main. This all-slip configuration is the correct choice when the downstream 1" branch connection is a PVC socket pipe run that will be solvent-cemented throughout — it should not be confused with any 402 series mixed-connection counterpart at this size (Slip x Slip x FPT, if stocked), which would provide a 1" female-threaded branch outlet for connecting male NPT-threaded components directly off the tee without a separate adapter. The 2" to 1" step-down occupies the mid-range position in the confirmed 2" run inlet 401 sub-series — more aggressive than future near-full-size entries (1-1/4" and 1-1/2" branches) but less so than the small-bore instrument and micro-flow entries (401-247 at 1/2" and 401-248 at 3/4") — making it the most appropriate choice for moderate-flow zone supply and equipment feed branches where the downstream socket run carries substantial but not near-full mainline flow capacity off the 2" distribution main.

Rated to 280 psi at 73°F (governed by the 2" run ends), 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 — Taps 1" socket zone supply branches, pump inlet feed lines, filter housing supply connections, and moderate-flow lateral distribution runs off 2" socket distribution mainlines in agricultural and municipal irrigation systems where the 2" main must supply full-size 1" zone branches at multiple tap points while maintaining mainline flow capacity throughout the run
• Commercial Plumbing — Branches 1" socket supply lines to equipment feed connections, zone valve inlets, moderate-flow fixture supply headers, and dedicated service branches off 2" socket pressurized distribution mains in commercial building water systems where all-socket PVC construction is specified throughout and the 1" branch serves a moderate-flow zone supply or equipment feed connection rather than a small-bore instrument stub
• Industrial Process Piping — Taps 1" socket equipment feed runs, pump inlet connections, process water branch supply lines, and moderate-flow distribution laterals off 2" socket process water headers in water treatment, chemical processing, and manufacturing facilities where all-cemented Schedule 40 PVC construction is maintained throughout the branch tap assembly at this common moderate-bore branch diameter
• Chemical Handling — Provides a corrosion-resistant, all solvent-cement moderate-bore branch tap in systems conveying acids, caustics, fertilizer solutions, and other fluids incompatible with metal fittings, particularly at chemical feed sub-distribution branches, moderate-flow dosing line laterals, and equipment feed connections where a 1" socket pipe run must branch off a 2" socket distribution main in an all-cemented configuration
• Water Treatment & Aquaculture — Used at pump inlet branch connections, filter feed supply taps, recirculating system moderate-flow branch points, and treatment equipment feed laterals where a 2" socket main must supply a 1" socket pipe run at moderate flow capacity to a pump, filter, or treatment component requiring NSF/ANSI 61 compliance and an all-cemented assembly throughout
• HVAC & Mechanical Systems — Taps 1" socket moderate-flow branch supply lines, pump inlet connections, and equipment feed runs off 2" socket distribution headers on cooling tower supply assemblies, chilled water distribution systems, and chemically treated water mains within the Schedule 40 pressure class where all-socket construction is preferred at moderate-bore branch tap points off large distribution mains