PVC 401-015 – 1½″ Schedule 40 Slip Tee (Socket x Socket x Socket)
The PVC 401-015 is a standard 1½″ Schedule 40 PVC slip-tee fitting, widely used in pool and spa plumbing. It provides a reliable three-way branch connection for 1½″ PVC piping, allowing you to split or join flow lines for returns, suction, jets, or auxiliary plumbing loops.
Key Features
- 1½″ nominal pipe size — compatible with standard 1½″ Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
- Slip (socket) x slip x slip configuration — easy to solvent-weld for a secure, leak-resistant connection.
- Durable, rigid PVC construction — resistant to pool chemicals, chlorinated water, and sunlight exposure.
- Smooth internal bore — minimizes flow restriction and maintains efficient circulation.
- Versatile application — ideal for pool returns, suction branches, spa jets, or combining plumbing lines.
Specifications
- Fitting Type: Tee (3-way branch)
- PVC Pipe Size: 1½″ nominal (Schedule 40)
- Connection Style: Slip-socket (glue-in)
- Material: PVC (white, pressure-rated)
- Application: Pool/spa plumbing — returns, suction lines, jets, or general 1½″ PVC piping systems.
When & Why to Use 401-015
Use the 401-015 when you need to split a water flow line — for example adding a return, suction, or jet line — or to combine plumbing runs in a pool/spa system. Its Schedule 40, 1½″ construction ensures it’s up to the pressure and chemical exposure typical in pool plumbing, and the slip-socket design makes installation straightforward with primer and solvent cement.
Installation Tips
- Use primer and PVC solvent cement appropriate for Schedule 40 PVC to weld pipe securely into the sockets.
- Allow adequate cure time per cement instructions before pressurizing the lines.
- Avoid sharp bends or stress on the tee after installation — support nearby pipe runs accordingly.
- Clean and deburr pipe ends before gluing to ensure smooth flow and proper sealing.
