{"product_id":"spears-406-pvc-90-degree-elbow-socket","title":"Spears® 406 Series PVC 90° Elbow, Socket × Socket, SCH 40, Domestic — 3\/4 in. or 1 in.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Spears® 406 is the standard 90° PVC elbow — the right-angle turn you reach for when a lateral needs to go around a corner, a riser needs to rise, or a pipe needs to dive into a manifold. Two solvent-weld socket ends in a 90-degree configuration. Molded white PVC, Spears USA, domestic-manufactured to schedule 40 \/ standard dimensions, NSF-certified for potable water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Pros Stock the 406\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo solvent-weld socket ends\u003c\/strong\u003e — both ends take primed-and-cemented PVC pipe; no thread tape, no compression nut, no leak path at the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue 90° bend\u003c\/strong\u003e — matches schedule 40 layout dimensions; stacks cleanly with tees, 45s, and couplings on the same run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolded PVC (Type I, cell class 12454)\u003c\/strong\u003e — conforms to ASTM D1784; chemically resistant to soil acids, irrigation fertilizers, chlorine, and typical municipal water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule 40 \/ standard dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e — matches any 3\/4 in. or 1 in. schedule 40 PVC pipe and fitting in the system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured per ASTM D2466\u003c\/strong\u003e — the controlling spec for PVC pressure pipe fittings; carries the NSF-pw mark for potable water service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpears USA, domestic manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e — computer-stress-analyzed mold design with reinforced material at the bend (the highest-stress point on any elbow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Fits in the System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSprinkler manifold corners:\u003c\/strong\u003e turn a mainline through a valve manifold or trench bend without breaking the run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSprinkler head risers:\u003c\/strong\u003e the standard right-angle to take a buried lateral up to a pop-up rotor or spray head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrip irrigation routing:\u003c\/strong\u003e dogleg a PVC drip submain around a planting bed or hardscape feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump and pool plumbing:\u003c\/strong\u003e right-angle the suction or return line through a wall penetration or equipment pad — on the return side where the 45 isn't required for flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePond and water-feature plumbing:\u003c\/strong\u003e turn a return line through the bulkhead into a filter housing or skimmer port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop \/ hobby plumbing:\u003c\/strong\u003e compressed-air runs (use schedule 80 instead for safety), hydroponic loops, aquaponics builds, RO water distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e406 vs. 417 (45°) — Which Should You Use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 406 90° turns sharper but has higher pressure loss than the 417 45°. For a quick rule of thumb in irrigation work: use 90s where you don't care about pressure (zone valves, head risers, equipment manifolds); use 45s where you do (long mainlines, pump suction lines, any place where head pressure is marginal). Pairing two 45s back-to-back gives you the same 90° turn with about half the friction loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize Differences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\/4 in. (Model 406-007, SKU 50812)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3\/4 in. nominal sockets both ends, 1-1\/16 in. center-to-end. The size for typical residential sprinkler laterals and drip zone corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 in. (Model 406-010, SKU 50814)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 in. nominal sockets both ends, 1-1\/4 in. center-to-end. The size for sprinkler mainlines, pump discharge plumbing, and most pond \/ pool corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Spears Manufacturing Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: 406 (standard SCH 40 PVC 90° elbow, socket × socket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: standard 90-degree elbow, two solvent-weld socket ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: socket × socket (both ends same nominal size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBend angle: 90°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: PVC, Type I, cell class 12454, molded white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure rating: matches schedule 40 PVC pipe of the same nominal size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum operating temperature: 140°F (PVC service-temperature ceiling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: domestic, U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertifications: NSF-pw (potable water service), Spears USA mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference standard: ASTM D2466 (PVC pressure fittings); base material ASTM D1784\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for: cold water only on schedule 40 PVC (for hot water above 73°F, use schedule 80 CPVC instead)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan rotation before cementing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 90° elbow can be rotated to any angle around its centerline before the cement sets, so dry-fit into the run first, mark the orientation, then prime and cement. With medium-bodied cement on 3\/4 in. or 1 in. fittings you get ~15 seconds of working time to push and twist before the cement skins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrime and cement each socket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spears P-70 (or equivalent) PVC primer on both the pipe end and the inside of the socket. Apply medium-bodied PVC solvent cement to both surfaces. Push the pipe fully into the socket and rotate 1\/4 turn to spread the cement. Hold each joint for 30 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 hour before low-pressure water test; 24 hours before full operating pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrust considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 90° turn on a long unbraced run will try to walk under pressure. On mainlines with 20+ ft of pipe behind the elbow, consider a poured-concrete thrust block or a strap to a fixed structure. Less of a concern on residential laterals under 25 PSI; very real on commercial \/ pump-fed runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Spears 406 series PVC 90° elbow in your selected nominal size (3\/4 in. or 1 in.), bulk-packed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Accessories — Sold Separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpears P-70 PVC primer (purple) for each socket joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpears PVC solvent cement (medium body for 3\/4 in. and 1 in. pipe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchedule 40 PVC pipe in 3\/4 in. or 1 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpears 417 series 45° elbows for lower-pressure-loss turns on mainlines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpears 401 series tees (socket × 3) to add branches to the run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpears 436 series male adapters (MNPT × socket) to thread the assembly into a brass valve or pump fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchedule 40 PVC couplings, caps, and reducer bushings to complete the lateral run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop by Garoppo’s to pick one up, or schedule local delivery within our service area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spears","offers":[{"title":"3\/4\"","offer_id":54306909126948,"sku":"50812","price":0.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\"","offer_id":54306909159716,"sku":"50814","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5322\/9860\/files\/spears-406-pvc-90-elbow-socket-3-4-inch_d7285b40-601b-448e-855c-80d6e6baef9f.png?v=1780577164","url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/spears-406-pvc-90-degree-elbow-socket","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}