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Copper reducing tee with three sweat connections, two large and one small

Nibco, Inc.

Nibco, Inc. 611 Reducing Tee 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1/2

SKU CH-GM80-WE27C

Reducing tee joins two 2-1/2 inch copper tubes to a 1/2 inch branch for potable water systems

  • Wrot copper construction resists corrosion for long service life
  • Reducing tee design joins 2-1/2 in and 1/2 in copper tubes in one fitting
  • All cup connections accept standard sweat soldering for secure joints
  • Rated for potable water systems ensuring safe drinking supply
  • Model 611 identifies the specific Nibco fitting configuration

Nibco 611 Reducing Tee

This Nibco 611 reducing tee connects three copper tubes in a potable-water system. The wrot-copper body provides a sweat fitting on every outlet for permanent soldered joints. Plumbers and maintenance technicians use it to branch a smaller line from a main run. It is not for press-fit, push-fit or threaded pipe systems.

Reducing configuration 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1/2

The tee reduces from two 2-1/2 inch copper tube ends to a single 1/2 inch branch. Each cup matches the stated copper tube size so the joint fits standard Type K, L or M tubing. Selecting the wrong reduction leaves a gap that cannot be sealed reliably.

Capacity and headroom

The 2-1/2 inch runs handle high-volume distribution while the 1/2 inch outlet feeds fixtures or branch lines. Flow capacity drops at the reduced port so the tee cannot serve multiple high-demand outlets from the small branch. The copper construction withstands normal potable-water pressure and temperature ranges.

Highlights

  • Wrot copper construction resists corrosion for long service life
  • Reducing tee design joins 2-1/2 in and 1/2 in copper tubes in one fitting
  • All cup connections accept standard sweat soldering for secure joints
  • Rated for potable water systems ensuring safe drinking supply
  • Model 611 identifies the specific Nibco fitting configuration

Specifications

BrandNibco

Questions about this item

How does the 2-1/2 by 2-1/2 by 1/2 reducing tee change flow in a real installation?

The tee joins two 2-1/2 inch copper runs with a 1/2 inch branch, letting you feed a smaller line from a larger main without extra adapters.

What does the sweat cup connection cap in practice?

Each end uses a sweat cup that accepts 2-5/8 inch OD tube on the run sides and 5/8 inch OD on the branch, so joint quality depends on proper cleaning and soldering.

What clearance does the 611 wrot copper tee need to fit and mount?

The tee body spans the three tube centres; allow enough straight pipe on each side for the cups to slide fully onto the tubing before soldering.

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