Value Collection 805-003 Pvc Pipe Tee 3/8 in Sch 80 Fipt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 805-003 is a Schedule 80 PVC pipe tee fitting designed for joining or branching pressurized plumbing and fluid-handling lines. Constructed from rigid PVC, this tee accepts female iron pipe thread (FIPT) connections on all three ports, allowing threaded male pipe ends to seat directly into the fitting without additional adapters. Schedule 80 wall thickness provides greater pressure tolerance compared to Schedule 40, making it suitable for demanding liquid-service applications. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters typically install this fitting in commercial and industrial piping systems where chemical resistance and durability are required.

This 3/8-inch tee is used in low-to-mid-pressure water, chemical, and process fluid lines where PVC is an approved material. Common installation scenarios include irrigation branch lines, chemical feed systems, water treatment setups, and light industrial plumbing runs. The FIPT x FIPT x FIPT configuration allows connection to standard threaded pipe ends and male-threaded nipples throughout a system. Its compact size suits tight spaces in equipment rooms, panel assemblies, and utility enclosures where metallic fittings would add unnecessary weight or risk corrosion.

Key Features

• Schedule 80 PVC construction provides increased wall thickness and higher pressure rating versus Schedule 40
• FIPT x FIPT x FIPT end connections accept standard male-threaded pipe ends on all three ports
• 3/8-inch fitting size suits small-diameter branch and supply lines
• PVC material offers good resistance to corrosion, moisture, and many common chemicals
• Lightweight design at 0.07 pounds minimizes load in overhead or panel-mounted runs

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for Schedule 80 PVC threaded piping systems using 3/8-inch male iron pipe thread connections.

Installation Notes

This fitting is installed by licensed plumbers or qualified pipefitters working on threaded PVC systems. Shut off and depressurize the affected line before beginning work. Apply PTFE thread tape or a PVC-compatible pipe thread sealant to all male threads before assembly, and tighten by hand plus a quarter to half turn with a strap wrench — avoid metal pipe wrenches that can crack PVC fittings. Consult applicable local plumbing codes and the International Plumbing Code (IPC) for approved uses of PVC in your system type and pressure class.