Flo-Tap™ Rigid Hot/Wet Tap PVC Saddle for 8 in. PVC Pipe, 1-1/2 in. Socket or 2 in. Spigot, Gray

SKU:

3280

The 8 in. NDS Flo-Tap™ Rigid PVC Saddle with a 1-1/2 in. Socket or 2 in. spigot connection on top (NDS 3280) secures unit firmly and requires less installation time

Side view showing patented wedge design and water flow on the 8 in. NDS Flo-Tap™ Rigid PVC Saddle with a 1-1/2 in. Socket or 2 in. spigot connection on top (NDS 3280)

Side view showing hinged side of the 8 in. NDS Flo-Tap™ Rigid PVC Saddle with a 1-1/2 in. Socket or 2 in. spigot connection on top (NDS 3280)

Alternate angle of the 8 in. NDS Flo-Tap™ Rigid PVC saddle with 1-1/2 in. socket or 2 in. spigot connection on top (NDS 3280) which is made of corrosion-proof material and no bolts, washers, or nuts needed to install which means no rust

Closeup view of the hinge on the 8 in. NDS Flo-Tap™ Rigid PVC saddle with 1-1/2 in. socket or 2 in. spigot connection on top (NDS 3280) in the opened position that allows for easy installation onto Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC pipe

Closeup view of the hinge on the 8 in. NDS Flo-Tap™ Rigid PVC saddle with 1-1/2 in. socket or 2 in. spigot in the closed position (NDS 3280)

Closeup view of the patented wedge which unconnects on the 8 in. NDS Flo-Tap™ Rigid PVC saddle with 1-1/2 in. socket or 2 in. spigot for easy installation (NDS 3280)

Closeup view of the wedge securely in the closed position on the 8 in. NDS Flo-Tap™ Rigid PVC saddle with 1-1/2 in. socket or 2 in. spigot (NDS 3280)

Closeup view of the built-in saw tooth cutter in the top connection of the 8 in. NDS Flo-Tap™ Rigid PVC saddle with 1-1/2 in. socket or 2 in. spigot which cuts easily through PVC pipe wall and captures debris before it can enter the water supply (NDS 3280)

Closeup view of the 1-1/2 in. socket or 2 in. spigot hot/wet tap connection point on the 8 in. NDS Flo-Tap™ Rigid PVC saddle with 1-1/2 in. socket or 2 in. spigot (NDS 3280)

Closeup view of the built-in saw tooth cutter in position as if cutting pipe on the 8 in. NDS Flo-Tap™ Rigid PVC saddle (NDS 3280) which cuts easily through PVC pipe wall and captures debris before it can enter the water supply

Quickly add a line to an existing 8 in. PVC pipeline without the need to shut off water using the Flo-Tap™ Rigid Hot/Wet Tap PVC Saddle with 1-1/2 in. socket/2 in. spigot outlet connection. No need to cut into pipe to add a tee—the saddle saves time and reduces labor with the patented wedge design that eliminates the need to bolt saddle onto pipe, requires less installation space, and secures firmly with a tap of a mallet. No bolts, washers, or nuts to connect. The self-piercing saddle has a unique cutter that captures debris as it cuts so there's no need for cleaning up, and prevents debris from entering the water supply. Saddle is made of corrosion-proof PVC with an EPDM O-ring and stainless steel cutter.

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Applications

Fast and easy way to add a branch connection to an existing pipeline without the need to shut off water or bolt saddle onto pipe
Ideal for both hot tapping and wet tapping applications, and can be installed anywhere along the pipeline
Works on Sch. 40 and Sch. 80 PVC pipe or fitting to add a branch connection

Features

Patented wedge design saves installation time by eliminating need to bolt saddle onto pipe; secures unit firmly and requires less installation space
Built-in saw tooth cutter cuts easily through PVC pipe wall and captures debris before it can enter the water supply, reducing need for clean up; removable cap allows easy access to the metal saw tooth cutter
Made of corrosion-proof material and no bolts, washers, or nuts needed to install means no rust