Legend Valve
Legend Valve 450-303 Copper Reducing Tee 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2 bathware
Copper reducing tee joins three pipe runs at 2-1/2, 2-1/2 and 2 inch diameters
- ColorTransparent
- Size2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2"
- TypePipes, Valves & Fittings
- Reducing tee joins three copper lines at different diameters
- Sweat connections create permanent leak-resistant joints
- Lead-free copper alloy meets potable-water safety standards
- Compact 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2 inch sizing fits tight plumbing runs
- California Proposition 65 notice discloses regulated chemical content
Copper Reducing Tee for Plumbing Systems
The Legend Valve 450-303 fitting joins three copper pipes in a tee configuration with two 2-1/2 inch ends and one 2 inch end. It is intended for installers who need a sweat-solder connection that reduces the branch line diameter. The C x C x C layout accepts copper tubing on all three ports for residential or commercial water supply work.
Reduced Branch Simplifies Pipe Transitions
The reducing branch lets plumbers step down from a larger main to a smaller supply without adding a separate coupling and short pipe section. Fewer joints mean less soldering time and fewer potential leak points during pressure testing. The all-copper construction keeps the system metallurgically uniform for consistent thermal expansion.
Sweat Connection Requires Soldering Skill &&
Sweat fittings demand a clean tube end, flux, and a torch hot enough to draw solder into the capillary gap. Installers without soldering experience or those working where open flame is prohibited will need a different joining method such as press or push-fit. The fitting carries a California Proposition 65 warning for chemicals linked to cancer and reproductive harm.
Highlights
- Reducing tee joins three copper lines at different diameters
- Sweat connections create permanent leak-resistant joints
- Lead-free copper alloy meets potable-water safety standards
- Compact 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2 inch sizing fits tight plumbing runs
- California Proposition 65 notice discloses regulated chemical content
Specifications
| Brand | LEGEND VALVE |
|---|---|
| Color | Transparent |
| Size | 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2" |
| Type | Pipes, Valves & Fittings |
Questions about this item
Will the copper reducing tee need replacement due to corrosion or wear over time?
Copper fittings like this reducing tee resist corrosion in normal plumbing service and typically last the life of the installation without scheduled replacement.
What is the first limit reached under sustained pressure and flow in a hot-water system?
The fitting is rated for standard copper-tube pressure classes; the practical limit is the system design pressure rather than the tee itself.
Does the tee generate noise, heat or draw power when water runs continuously?
As a passive copper fitting it produces no noise of its own, adds no heat and requires no electrical power.
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