Tee, Slip x Slip x Slip PVC Schedule 80 8" (801-080)

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The 8" PVC Schedule 80 Slip x Slip x Slip Tee (Part No. 801-080) is a heavy-duty, equal-outlet branch fitting engineered for large-diameter pressure piping systems where a full-bore 90-degree branch connection is required and the application demands the added wall thickness, higher pressure capacity, and mechanical resilience of Schedule 80 construction. All three ports are 8-inch slip (socket) end, accepting PVC pipe or spigot fittings via solvent-weld connection for a permanent, high-integrity joint across all three legs of the system.

The equal-outlet configuration means there is no reduction at the branch — all three ports run at full 8-inch bore, making this the correct specification when complete flow capacity must be sustained through the mainline run and the branch simultaneously. For systems requiring a reduced branch outlet, the 8" x 8" x 6" Reducing Tee (801-585) or a reducer bushing combination would be the appropriate alternative — but where full-bore branching at 8 inches is the design requirement, this fitting is the standard, single-piece solution.

Schedule 80's defining characteristic is its increased wall thickness relative to Schedule 40 at the same nominal pipe size. This translates directly into higher pressure ratings, greater resistance to mechanical impact and external loading, and improved performance in elevated-temperature service — all without changing the fitting's outside diameter, preserving compatibility with standard IPS pipe dimensions and solvent-weld installation methods. For industrial process environments, chemical handling systems, high-pressure water distribution, and any application where Schedule 40 would be operating at or near its rated limits, Schedule 80 is the engineered upgrade that provides the necessary safety margin.

Manufactured from virgin PVC compound to ASTM D2467 standards and gray in color per Schedule 80 convention, this tee is NSF/ANSI 61 certified for potable water contact — qualifying it for use in municipal water distribution and water treatment infrastructure in addition to its core industrial and process piping applications. All three slip sockets are fully compatible with IPS-standard PVC solvent cements and primers for a code-compliant, permanent installation.

Specifications:

Note: Schedule 80 pressure ratings exceed Schedule 40 at equivalent diameters due to increased wall thickness. Always consult manufacturer-published pressure-temperature rating tables for the specific size and service conditions before system design.

Industries & Applications:

• Industrial Process Piping — The core application for Schedule 80 at large diameters; used at branch junctions in chemical plants, refineries, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and heavy industrial facilities where operating pressures, mechanical loads, or chemical exposure exceed Schedule 40 design limits
• Chemical Handling Systems — The thicker wall and higher structural integrity of Schedule 80 make this tee well-suited to aggressive or reactive fluid service in large-diameter PVC process piping; always verify chemical compatibility with the specific fluid and concentration before specification
• Municipal Water Distribution — Specified in high-pressure distribution zones, pump station discharge headers, and engineered water main configurations where the system designer requires the pressure margin and structural performance of Schedule 80 over standard Schedule 40
• Water Treatment & Filtration Plants — Used in large-diameter process headers, treatment train manifolds, and chemical dosing distribution systems where elevated operating pressures or chemical environments warrant Schedule 80 specification at the branch fitting
• Industrial Cooling Water Systems — Integrates into high-flow recirculating cooling circuits in power generation, large-scale HVAC, and heavy manufacturing environments requiring a durable, corrosion-free equal branch connection
• High-Pressure Irrigation Pump Stations — Specified on pump discharge manifolds and mainline headers in commercial and agricultural irrigation systems where pump discharge pressures exceed Schedule 40 ratings at 8-inch diameter
• Mining & Heavy Industrial Water Supply — Provides a robust, high-integrity full-bore branch junction in large-diameter site water infrastructure operating under elevated pressure or carrying chemically variable process water
• Aquaculture & Large-Scale Water Systems — Used in high-volume recirculating aquaculture systems and water treatment distribution manifolds where continuous-duty service and system criticality justify Schedule 80 specification over standard Schedule 40