1 inch x 1/2 inch x 1 inch Brass ReducingTee Copper x Female x Copper

1 inch x 1/2 inch x 1 inch Brass Reducing Tee – C x FIPT x C

The 1 inch x 1/2 inch x 1 inch Brass Reducing Tee is a three-outlet fitting designed for transitioning between different pipe sizes in potable water and hydronic systems. It features copper sweat connections on the run (1 inch x 1 inch) and a 1/2 inch female NPT branch outlet, allowing seamless integration of soldered copper pipe with threaded components such as valves, meters, or fixtures.

Material and Design

• ✅ Material: Lead-free brass (<0.25% weighted average lead content), suitable for use in drinking water systems per NSF/ANSI 61 and 372
• ✅ Connection Type: 1 inch Copper Sweat x 1/2 inch FIPT x 1 inch Copper Sweat
• ✅ Configuration: Reducing tee with threaded side branch for fixture connections or system transitions
• ✅ Standards: Conforms to ASME B16.18 and UPC/IAPMO listing requirements

Technical Specifications

• Working Pressure: Rated for use in water systems up to 200 psi (dependent on joint integrity and system design)
• Temperature Range: Compatible with soldered systems up to 400°F for intermittent service
• Application: Potable water, hydronic heating loops, fixture branch lines, or commercial fluid distribution systems

Installation Requirements

For sweat connections, tubing must be cleaned and fluxed prior to assembly. Use lead-free solder for all potable water installations. The female NPT outlet should be sealed using PTFE tape or pipe thread compound. Proper torque should be applied to avoid thread deformation. This fitting is not compatible with press-fit connections unless specifically adapted with manufacturer-approved transition fittings.

Typical Use Cases

• Potable water distribution where reduced-size branches are required
• Fixture rough-ins where a threaded branch valve is integrated with copper piping
• Mixed-connection transitions between copper pipe and brass or iron threaded components

Regulatory Note

This lead-free brass reducing tee complies with national and state-level plumbing codes that require reduced lead content in fittings used for potable water. All connections must be made according to local jurisdictional code and system design parameters.

The 1 inch x 1/2 inch x 1 inch Brass Reducing Tee (C x FIPT x C) provides a dependable solution for branching off reduced pipe sizes while maintaining code compliance and mechanical integrity in soldered copper systems.