{"product_id":"2-12-x-3-sch-80-pvc-nipple-55181","title":"2-1\/2 in. x 3 in. Schedule 80 PVC Nipple","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2-1\/2 in. x 3 in. Schedule 80 PVC Nipple\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Schedule 80 PVC nipple for extending or connecting threaded PVC piping in chemical dosing, water treatment, pool, irrigation, and industrial fluid systems where metal corrosion is a concern. Threaded on both ends for extending a PVC threaded connection. Schedule 80 gray PVC provides heavier wall thickness and higher pressure ratings than Schedule 40 white PVC — the standard for pressure-critical chemical systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchedule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchedule 80 (gray)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale NPT × Male NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePipe Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~150–600 PSI (size-dependent at 73°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemical Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorine, acids, caustics, most water treatment chemicals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSchedule 80 PVC — heavier wall, higher pressure rating than Schedule 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBroad chemical resistance — compatible with chlorine, hypochlorite, acids, and caustics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMale NPT × Male NPT threads; use PTFE tape only — no solvent-based pipe dope on PVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-metallic — no corrosion, rust, or metal leaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGray color indicates Schedule 80 (white = Schedule 40)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater treatment chemical dosing systems, RO and deionized water piping, pool and spa chemical lines, irrigation manifolds, municipal water treatment, and any PVC pressure piping system requiring a threaded extension without solvent-weld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pvc-schedule-40-vs-80-fittings\"\u003ePVC Schedule 40 vs. Schedule 80 — Pressure and Wall Thickness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pvc-valve-chemical-compatibility-chart\"\u003ePVC Chemical Compatibility Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/npt-thread-tightening-turns-past-hand-tight\"\u003eNPT Thread Tightening Reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Midland Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48629261304023,"sku":"55181","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4152\/8791\/files\/MIDLANDINDUSTRIES_55181_8488cf00-98ef-4829-9a16-b9c87aa146ff.jpg?v=1778884453","url":"https:\/\/apexflowsolutions.com\/products\/2-12-x-3-sch-80-pvc-nipple-55181","provider":"Apex Flow Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}