Spears 281214 Female Adapter Pvc Schedule 80 1 in

Product Description

The SPEARS 281214 is a female adapter fitting manufactured in PVC Schedule 80, designed to transition between threaded and socket connections in industrial and commercial piping systems. This fitting accepts a male-threaded pipe on one end and provides a solvent-weld socket on the other, allowing installers to integrate threaded components into solvent-welded PVC lines. At 1 inch nominal size, it handles standard pipe dimensions found in chemical distribution, irrigation, and process piping. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters install this type of fitting wherever a threaded male connection must terminate into a PVC run. At 0.11 pounds, the fitting is lightweight and easy to handle during assembly.

This adapter is suited for residential and commercial plumbing, irrigation systems, chemical handling lines, and industrial process piping where Schedule 80 PVC is specified for its heavier wall thickness and greater pressure rating compared to Schedule 40. It is a common component in pool and spa plumbing, water treatment systems, and anywhere a threaded-to-socket transition is needed in a 1-inch PVC line.

Key Features

• Schedule 80 PVC construction provides heavier wall thickness for higher pressure service compared to Schedule 40
• 1-inch nominal size fits standard pipe and threaded fittings in that diameter
• Female threaded inlet accepts a male NPT pipe end for a secure threaded connection
• Solvent-weld socket outlet integrates into standard PVC piping systems
• Lightweight at 0.11 pounds for easy handling and installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-install fitting for 1-inch Schedule 80 PVC piping systems using standard NPT threaded connections and solvent-weld socket joints.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified pipefitter in accordance with applicable IPC or local plumbing codes. Shut off system pressure and drain the line completely before cutting into any existing piping. Use a compatible PVC Schedule 80 solvent cement and primer on the socket end per the cement manufacturer instructions. Do not over-torque the threaded connection, as PVC threads are susceptible to cracking under excessive force; apply PTFE thread tape to the male threads before assembly.

Technical Specifications

• Material: PVC Schedule 80
• Nominal Size: 1 inch
• Connection Type: Female NPT threaded inlet, solvent-weld socket outlet
• Weight: 0.11 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: SPEARS
• Manufacturer Part Number: 281214