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Copper reducing tee with three joined sockets

Legend Valve

Legend Valve 450-257 Copper Reducing Tee 1-1/2x1-1/4x1/2

SKU CH-GEAF-V1QEC

Copper reducing tee with three socket ends for joining different pipe diameters

  • ColorTransparent
  • Size1-1/2"x1-1/4"x1/2"
  • TypePipes, Valves & Fittings
  • Copper construction resists corrosion for long service life
  • Reducing tee connects three different pipe sizes in one fitting
  • Sweat connections create permanent leak-free joints when soldered
  • Lead-free alloy meets Proposition 65 safety requirements for potable water
  • Compact design fits tight spaces in residential plumbing systems

Copper Reducing Tee 450-257

The Legend Valve 450-257 is a copper reducing tee designed to join three pipes of different diameters in a plumbing system. It suits installers who need a single fitting to transition between 1-1/2", 1-1/4" and 1/2" nominal sizes with sweat connections on all three outlets.

Verify pipe dimensions and clearance

Before ordering, confirm that the existing copper pipes match the 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" x 1/2" inside-diameter specifications and that the 1-5/8" x 1-3/8" x 5/8" outside-diameter profile fits the available space. Ensure you have the correct flux and solder for copper sweat joints and that local codes permit this fitting type.

Sustained pressure and thermal cycling

Under continuous water pressure and repeated hot-cold cycles the copper body maintains its shape without the creep seen in plastic alternatives. The sweat joints form a permanent metallurgical bond that resists vibration loosening, making the tee reliable for long-term domestic hot and cold distribution lines.

Highlights

  • Copper construction resists corrosion for long service life
  • Reducing tee connects three different pipe sizes in one fitting
  • Sweat connections create permanent leak-free joints when soldered
  • Lead-free alloy meets Proposition 65 safety requirements for potable water
  • Compact design fits tight spaces in residential plumbing systems

Specifications

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

Questions about this item

What is included with the Legend Valve 450-257 copper reducing tee and what must be purchased separately?

The box contains the copper reducing tee only; solder, flux and any required pipe lengths are sold separately.

How do I choose between the listed dimensions for the Legend Valve 450-257 fitting?

The fitting has fixed 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" x 1/2" inside diameters and 1-5/8" x 1-3/8" x 5/8" outside diameters; select it when those exact sizes match your copper pipe.

What does the 450-257 model number mean once the tee is installed in a plumbing system?

It identifies a copper reducing tee with three sweat connections that joins 1-1/2", 1-1/4" and 1/2" copper tubing in a single branch.

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