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Red press tee valve with three copper-coloured connections

Legend Valve

Legend Valve 450-227P 2" x 1-1/2" Press Red Tee valve

SKU CH-2MC1-SE0M7

Press reducing tee connects 2-inch and 1-1/2-inch lines with a 1-1/4-inch branch

  • Press reducing tee connects three different pipe sizes
  • Lead-free compliant brass construction for potable water systems
  • Press connection method eliminates need for soldering or threading
  • California Proposition 65 listed for chemical awareness
  • Legend Valve brand trusted in plumbing industry

Press Reducing Tee for Plumbing Systems

This Legend Valve press reducing tee connects three pipe sections in a single fitting. The 2" x 2" x 1-1/4" configuration allows a branch line to step down from the main run. It is intended for installers who need a permanent, leak-resistant joint without soldering or threading. The fitting suits residential and light commercial water distribution.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The brass body conducts heat evenly during pressure testing and normal service temperatures. No moving parts or electrical components mean the fitting adds zero operational noise and draws no power. System pressure and fluid temperature remain the only thermal factors once the joint is pressed. California Proposition 65 warnings apply to the material composition.

Build Fit and Clearances

The press ends require a compatible press tool and jaws matched to the tubing system in use. No flux, solder or pipe dope is needed, freeing bench space and eliminating open-flame permits on site. The reducing branch clears the way for smaller fixture supply lines while keeping the main header at full bore. Verify tubing compatibility before pressing.

Highlights

  • Press reducing tee connects three different pipe sizes
  • Lead-free compliant brass construction for potable water systems
  • Press connection method eliminates need for soldering or threading
  • California Proposition 65 listed for chemical awareness
  • Legend Valve brand trusted in plumbing industry

Specifications

BrandLEGEND VALVE

Questions about this item

How do I install the 450-227P press tee and what step is often missed?

Use a calibrated press tool on each of the three connections; the step most often missed is fully seating the tube to the stop before pressing.

What maintenance or replacement will the 450-227P need over time?

Inspect the EPDM O-rings periodically; replace the fitting if any seal shows cracking or leakage.

What limit appears first on the 450-227P under sustained hot-water use?

Continuous high-temperature water accelerates O-ring aging, so seal degradation becomes the limiting factor before the fitting body.

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