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Copper reducing coupling with two smooth socket ends

Legend Valve

Legend Valve 450-549 2-1/2" x 1" Copper Reducing Coupling C x C

SKU CH-QAJ8-4AFM7

Copper reducing coupling joins 2-1/2 inch and 1 inch pipes with a C x C solder connection

  • ColorTransparent
  • Size2-1/2" x 1"
  • TypePipes, Valves & Fittings
  • Reduces pipe diameter from 2-1/2" to 1" for flexible plumbing layouts
  • Copper construction resists corrosion for long-lasting performance
  • C x C sweat connection enables secure soldered joints
  • California Proposition 65 warning indicates regulated chemical presence
  • Model 450-549 identifies this specific Legend Valve fitting

Copper reducing coupling for plumbing systems

The Legend Valve 450-549 is a copper reducing coupling designed to join 2-1/2 inch and 1 inch copper pipes using sweat connections. It suits installers and maintenance teams working on water supply or heating circuits that require a step-down in pipe diameter. The fitting is supplied new and complies with California Proposition 65 labelling requirements.

Thermal and power behaviour in service

Copper construction conducts heat efficiently, so the coupling reaches water temperature quickly and dissipates it without hot spots. No electrical power is drawn and the joint adds no mechanical noise to the system. Normal operating pressures and temperatures for copper plumbing apply without additional derating.

Build quality and connection implications

The C x C sweat ends require flux and solder for a permanent, leak-free joint that cannot be disassembled without cutting. Transparent colour allows visual confirmation of solder flow during installation. The reducing profile creates a fixed offset between the two pipe centrelines, so routing must accommodate the change in diameter at the fitting location.

Highlights

  • Reduces pipe diameter from 2-1/2" to 1" for flexible plumbing layouts
  • Copper construction resists corrosion for long-lasting performance
  • C x C sweat connection enables secure soldered joints
  • California Proposition 65 warning indicates regulated chemical presence
  • Model 450-549 identifies this specific Legend Valve fitting

Specifications

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

Questions about this item

How is the 2-1/2" x 1" copper reducing coupling installed and which step is often missed?

Clean both tube ends and the fitting sockets, apply flux, insert tubes fully, then heat evenly and feed solder until a complete fillet shows all around; the step most often missed is heating the larger socket long enough so solder flows into the full depth of the joint.

What maintenance or replacement will the coupling need after installation?

None under normal conditions; the solid copper joint does not degrade, but if the system is drained for repairs the coupling stays in place and only the affected section is replaced.

What limit appears first when the coupling is under sustained pressure and temperature?

The copper tube wall reaches its pressure-temperature rating before the soldered joint does, so the system design pressure governs the maximum continuous service.

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