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Copper reducing tee with three socket ends

Legend Valve

Legend Valve 450-290 Copper Reducing Tee 21/2 X 11/2 X 21/2

SKU CH-T8F6-W7SEN

Copper reducing tee with 2-1/2 by 1-1/2 by 2-1/2 inch sweat connections for branching plumbing lines

  • ColorTransparent
  • Size2-1/2"x1-1/2"x2-1/2"
  • TypePipes, Valves & Fittings
  • Copper construction resists corrosion for long-lasting plumbing connections
  • Reducing tee design joins three different pipe sizes in one fitting
  • Sweat connection ends create secure, leak-resistant joints when soldered
  • Compact 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" ID dimensions fit tight installation spaces
  • Lead-free compliant copper alloy meets safe drinking water standards

Copper Reducing Tee for plumbing systems

The Legend Valve 450-290 is a copper reducing tee designed for joining pipes of different diameters in residential or commercial plumbing installations. It features a C x C x C connection configuration with 2-1/2 inch, 1-1/2 inch, and 2-1/2 inch internal dimensions. The fitting is supplied new and meets standard copper plumbing requirements.

Suited for installers reducing a main line

This fitting suits plumbers and contractors who need to transition from a 2-1/2 inch line down to a 1-1/2 inch branch while maintaining the 2-1/2 inch run. It is not intended for systems requiring different end sizes or for installers who need press-fit or push-to-connect ends instead of soldered copper joints.

2-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 inch ID sizing determines

The internal diameter measurements of 2-1/2 inch, 1-1/2 inch, and 2-1/2 inch are the critical specifications that confirm whether this tee matches the existing pipework. The corresponding external dimensions are 2-5/8 inch, 1-5/8 inch, and 2-5/8 inch. California Proposition 65 warnings apply to this product.

Highlights

  • Copper construction resists corrosion for long-lasting plumbing connections
  • Reducing tee design joins three different pipe sizes in one fitting
  • Sweat connection ends create secure, leak-resistant joints when soldered
  • Compact 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" ID dimensions fit tight installation spaces
  • Lead-free compliant copper alloy meets safe drinking water standards

Specifications

BrandLEGEND VALVE
ColorTransparent
Size2-1/2"x1-1/2"x2-1/2"
TypePipes, Valves & Fittings

Questions about this item

Does the copper reducing tee need periodic re-soldering or replacement of the 450-290 fitting?

The copper reducing tee is a permanent solder-joint fitting; once correctly installed it requires no scheduled re-soldering or replacement unless mechanical damage or corrosion occurs.

What pressure or temperature limit will be reached first during continuous hot-water circulation?

The fitting itself has no published pressure or temperature rating; the practical limit is set by the copper tube and solder used in the installation, not by the 450-290 tee.

Will the tee generate noise, heat or extra power draw when water runs all day?

As a passive copper fitting with no moving parts or electrical connection, it produces no noise, adds no measurable heat and draws zero power regardless of flow duration.

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