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.