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Copper reducing tee with three sweat connections in T shape

Legend Valve

Legend Valve 450-240 Copper Reducing Tee 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 1-1/2

SKU CH-B4YF-DJ145

Copper reducing tee joins three pipes at 1-1/4", 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" diameters

  • ColorTransparent
  • Size1-1/4"x1-1/4"x1-1/2"
  • TypePipes, Valves & Fittings
  • Reduces flow from 1-1/2" to 1-1/4" with copper construction
  • Sweat connections on all three ports ensure leak-free joints
  • Copper material resists corrosion for long service life
  • California Prop 65 warning indicates chemical hazard awareness
  • Brand new Legend Valve fitting ready for installation

Copper Reducing Tee For Plumbing Systems

This Legend Valve 450-240 copper reducing tee connects three copper pipes in a C x C x C configuration. It joins two 1-1/4 inch inner diameter lines to a 1-1/2 inch inner diameter line for supply or distribution work. Professional plumbers and DIY installers use it for potable water and hydronic heating circuits.

Joint Integrity And Material Behaviour

The copper construction resists corrosion and handles typical household water pressures without deforming. Sweat solder joints create a permanent seal that does not loosen with vibration or thermal cycling. No moving parts mean zero operational noise and no power draw of any kind.

Sustained Pressure And Temperature Performance

Under continuous hot water flow the tee maintains its shape and seal without stress relaxation. The material withstands repeated thermal expansion cycles found in recirculating systems. It is not suited for gas lines, high-pressure steam or any application outside copper water tube ratings.

Highlights

  • Reduces flow from 1-1/2" to 1-1/4" with copper construction
  • Sweat connections on all three ports ensure leak-free joints
  • Copper material resists corrosion for long service life
  • California Prop 65 warning indicates chemical hazard awareness
  • Brand new Legend Valve fitting ready for installation

Specifications

BrandLEGEND VALVE
ColorTransparent
Size1-1/4"x1-1/4"x1-1/2"
TypePipes, Valves & Fittings

Questions about this item

How is the 1-1/2" branch soldered into the existing copper line without kinking the tube?

Clean each socket to bright metal, apply flux, insert fully, then heat the fitting body evenly so capillary action draws solder into all three joints before the flux burns off.

What maintenance does the copper tee require after installation?

None; the fitting is a solid copper joint that does not corrode under normal water chemistry, so no periodic tightening or replacement is needed.

At what flow rate does turbulence at the 1-1/2" reduction become the limiting factor?

The reduction creates measurable pressure drop once flow exceeds typical residential fixture demand, making velocity the first sustained-use constraint.

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