Tee, Slip x Slip x FPT PVC Schedule 80 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" (802-212)

The 802-212 is a 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" PVC Schedule 80 reducing tee in a slip x slip x FPT configuration, featuring 1-1/2" slip inlets on both run ends and a 1-1/4" FPT (Female Pipe Thread) branch outlet. With only a single pipe size separating the branch from the mainline, this is the closest-to-full-bore reducing tee in the 802-series 1-1/2" run family — making it the right choice when the branch flow requirement is nearly equivalent to the mainline and a full-size tee is not warranted or available in the required connection configuration.

The near-full-bore branch ratio makes the 802-212 well-suited for high-capacity secondary supply lines, equipment bypass connections, and parallel circuit takeoffs where branch flow must be maximized without stepping up to a full 1-1/2" branch. The 1-1/4" FPT branch accepts any standard 1-1/4" MPT fitting — valves, nipples, plugs, or adapters — and remains independently serviceable without disturbing the permanently solvent-welded mainline run.

The combination of solvent-weld run ports and a threaded branch in a single fitting also provides installation flexibility in systems where the mainline is committed to solvent cement but the branch point requires the ability to disconnect, reconfigure, or service downstream equipment over time.

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 suitable for demanding industrial, chemical, and process piping environments. Gray coloring is the standard Schedule 80 identifier and provides clear visual differentiation from white Schedule 40 components in mixed systems.

Installation on the run ports follows standard solvent cement practice — clean, prime, and cement per ASTM D2564 procedures. For the 1-1/4" FPT branch, apply PTFE thread tape or a compatible PVC-rated thread sealant to the male threads of the mating fitting before assembly. Avoid petroleum-based pipe dopes, which can degrade PVC over time. Thread by hand first, then snug with a strap wrench — do not over-tighten, as excessive torque risks cracking PVC female threads.

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Industries & Applications:

The 802-212 is well-suited for Schedule 80 systems requiring a high-capacity, near-full-bore threaded branch off a permanent 1-1/2" solvent-weld mainline:

• Industrial Processing — Near-full-bore branch takeoffs for high-volume secondary supply lines, bypass circuits, and parallel process connections off a 1-1/2" header where maximum branch flow capacity is required
• Chemical Handling — Large-diameter threaded branch connections in acid, alkali, and reagent distribution systems — particularly where the branch feeds a secondary circuit or storage tank fill line at near-mainline flow rates
• Water & Wastewater Treatment — Branching off 1-1/2" treatment plant supply or distribution headers to 1-1/4" threaded equipment connections, pump inlets, or high-flow isolation valve assemblies
• Irrigation & Agriculture — High-volume threaded lateral takeoffs in pressurized mainline irrigation systems where the branch supplies a substantial zone or secondary distribution header
• Commercial & Industrial Plumbing — Near-full-bore threaded branch connections for equipment isolation, bypass circuits, and high-flow secondary supply lines in cold water and mechanical room piping
• Aquaculture & Aquatics — High-flow 1-1/4" threaded takeoffs for major filter returns, pump bypass connections, or high-volume recirculating system secondary circuits off a 1-1/2" mainline
• HVAC & Cooling Systems — Branch connections in chilled water or process cooling circuits where the secondary loop requires near-mainline capacity at the branch point