PVC Cross, 2 Slip

When a plumbing layout needs to branch in four directions from one point, a cross is the fitting for the job. This American Granby 2" PVC cross provides four slip sockets at 90-degree intervals, letting you join and distribute flow among four lines from a single central fitting and consolidating what would otherwise require several separate fittings.

A four-way junction in one fitting

Crosses are less common than tees but invaluable where a manifold or distribution header needs to split flow multiple ways at one location. In water-treatment plumbing, a 2" cross can serve as a central junction in a distribution system or a multi-branch header feeding several pieces of equipment from one point. Bringing all four connections into a single fitting reduces the joint count and the overall footprint compared with cobbling together multiple tees and nipples, which keeps larger manifolds tidy and easier to inspect.

• Four-way 2" connection point
• Connection: slip socket on all four ports
• Fitting type: cross
• Material: Schedule 40 PVC
• Solvent-weld all ports for permanent joints
• Approximate weight: 0.57 lb each

All four ports are slip sockets, so each connection solvent-welds to 2" Schedule 40 pipe for a permanent, pressure-rated bond. Prepare each joint by cutting the pipe square, deburring, and cleaning, then apply PVC primer and cement before seating the pipe fully with a slight twist. Dry-fit the entire assembly first to confirm orientation, since once all four legs are cemented the joint is permanent and the geometry is fixed. The corrosion resistance and smooth interior of PVC keep treated water flowing cleanly through every leg with no rust or scale from the fitting. For multi-branch junctions in 2" systems, this American Granby cross is a sturdy, space-efficient solution.

Schedule 40 PVC fittings remain a favorite among professional installers and DIY homeowners because they assemble quickly, cost little, and last for decades in cold-water service. Unlike threaded metal, a solvent-welded PVC joint cannot rust shut or develop the slow seeping corrosion that eventually plagues galvanized assemblies. Keep PVC primer, the correct cement, a deburring tool, and a square saw cut on hand, and you can build durable, reliable connections throughout a water-treatment system with confidence.