Reducing Tee, Slip x Slip x Slip PVC Schedule 80 2" x 2" x 1-1/2" (801-251)

The 801-251 is a 2" x 2" x 1-1/2" PVC Schedule 80 reducing tee in an all-slip configuration, featuring 2" slip inlets on both run ends and a 1-1/2" slip branch outlet. This is the largest reducing branch available in the 801-series 2" run family — just one pipe size below the mainline — making it the correct choice when the branch flow requirement approaches mainline capacity and a full-size 2" tee is not needed or appropriate for the application.

At a 1-1/2" branch on a 2" run, the flow split approaches near-equal division, making the 801-251 well-suited for high-volume secondary supply lines, parallel circuit splits, major bypass loops, and equipment feed branches where the branch must carry a substantial share of total system flow. In many installations, this fitting effectively functions as a high-ratio flow divider rather than a simple tap — both the run and branch are handling meaningful, sustained flow volumes simultaneously.

The all-slip design bonds all three ports permanently with solvent cement, producing a monolithic, leak-free assembly with no threaded joints to loosen, weep, or require maintenance over time. This makes the 801-251 particularly well-suited for buried systems, enclosed mechanical spaces, aggressive chemical environments, and any application where the long-term integrity of the branch joint is more important than the ability to disassemble and reconfigure the branch later.

Schedule 80's thicker wall construction delivers higher pressure ratings and greater resistance to mechanical stress and chemical exposure than Schedule 40, making this tee a reliable choice for demanding industrial, chemical, and process piping environments. The gray color is the standard Schedule 80 identifier, providing clear visual differentiation from white Schedule 40 components in mixed systems.

Solvent cement installation follows standard PVC practice — clean, prime, and cement all mating surfaces per ASTM D2564 procedures. Ensure proper alignment before the cement sets, as Schedule 80 socket fits leave minimal adjustment time once bonded.

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The 801-251 is well-suited for Schedule 80 systems requiring a near-full-bore, permanent solvent-weld branch off a 2" mainline where the branch carries a major share of system flow:

• Industrial Processing — High-volume parallel circuit splits, major bypass loops, and near-mainline-capacity equipment feed branches off a 2" process header in permanently installed industrial piping systems
• Chemical Handling — Near-full-bore branch connections in acid, alkali, and reagent distribution systems where a secondary circuit, tank fill line, or parallel feed requires 1-1/2" flow capacity off a 2" mainline in a fully solvent-welded assembly
• Water & Wastewater Treatment — Branching off 2" treatment plant supply or distribution headers to major 1-1/2" equipment connections, high-flow pump inlets, or primary isolation valve assemblies in permanent installations
• Irrigation & Agriculture — Near-mainline-capacity lateral splits in high-volume pressurized irrigation systems where a 1-1/2" branch supplies a major zone header or secondary distribution manifold demanding close to mainline flow rates
• Commercial & Industrial Plumbing — High-flow branch connections for major equipment circuits, primary bypass assemblies, and near-mainline secondary supply lines in cold water and mechanical room piping
• Aquaculture & Aquatics — Major parallel circuit splits and high-volume secondary flow connections off 2" recirculating system headers, including primary filter return lines, pump bypass circuits, and main distribution branches
• HVAC & Cooling Systems — Near-full-bore branch takeoffs in chilled water or process cooling distribution circuits where the secondary loop demands close to mainline flow capacity off a 2" header