Legend Valve
Legend Valve 450-550 2-1/2 x 1-1/4 Reducing Coupling bathware
Reducing coupling joins 2-1/2 inch and 1-1/4 inch copper pipe with a sweat connection
- ColorTransparent
- Size2-1/2" x 1-1/4"
- TypePipes, Valves & Fittings
- Reduces pipe diameter from 2-1/2" to 1-1/4" for flexible plumbing layouts
- Copper construction resists corrosion and handles hot or cold water supply
- C x C sweat connection creates a permanent, leak-free joint when soldered
- Transparent finish allows visual inspection of solder flow during installation
- California Proposition 65 warning indicates chemical content requiring safe handling practices
Legend Valve 450-550 Reducing Coupling
This copper reducing coupling joins a 2-1/2 inch pipe to a 1-1/4 inch pipe in bathware installations. The C x C sweat connection suits standard copper plumbing work. It is supplied new from the manufacturer for residential or commercial projects.
Thermals noise and power
As a passive copper fitting it generates no heat, produces no noise and draws no power during normal use. The material handles typical hot and cold water temperatures without active cooling. No electrical supply or ventilation is required.
California Proposition 65 notice
The product carries a California Proposition 65 warning for a chemical known to cause cancer and a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Installers should follow local safety guidelines when handling and soldering the fitting. Buyers needing a fitting without this warning must choose an alternative product.
Highlights
- Reduces pipe diameter from 2-1/2" to 1-1/4" for flexible plumbing layouts
- Copper construction resists corrosion and handles hot or cold water supply
- C x C sweat connection creates a permanent, leak-free joint when soldered
- Transparent finish allows visual inspection of solder flow during installation
- California Proposition 65 warning indicates chemical content requiring safe handling practices
Specifications
| Brand | LEGEND VALVE |
|---|---|
| Color | Transparent |
| Size | 2-1/2" x 1-1/4" |
| Type | Pipes, Valves & Fittings |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 2-1/2" x 1-1/4" copper reducing coupling and what step is often missed?
Clean both pipe ends and the fitting sockets, apply flux, insert pipes fully into each cup, then solder the joints evenly; the step often missed is allowing the joint to cool naturally without movement so the solder solidifies without cracks.
What maintenance or replacement will the copper reducing coupling need over time?
Copper couplings are permanent soldered joints and require no routine maintenance; replacement is only necessary if a leak develops from corrosion or mechanical damage, which typically takes many years in normal plumbing service.
What is the first limit that appears under sustained hot-water use?
The coupling handles temperatures far above domestic hot-water levels, so the first practical limit is usually the connected pipe or valve rating rather than the fitting itself.
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