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Copper reducing tee with three sweat connections

Nibco, Inc.

Nibco, Inc. 611-RR Copper Reducing Tee

SKU CH-Y2R5-9HABX

Connects 1-1/2", 1" and 1/2" copper tubes in a sweat reducing tee for potable water

  • Reduces pipe diameter for flexible plumbing layouts
  • Wrot copper construction resists corrosion in potable water systems
  • Three cup connections enable secure solder joints on all branches
  • Sweat fitting design creates permanent leak-free seals
  • Suitable for potable water installations ensuring safe supply

Copper Reducing Tee for Potable Water

This NIBCO 611-RR reducing tee connects three copper tubes of different sizes in a potable water system. The sweat fitting design uses cup connections on all three outlets for soldered joints. It is intended for plumbers and contractors installing or modifying water supply lines.

Thermal and Power Characteristics

As a passive copper fitting, the tee generates no heat and draws no electrical power during normal operation. It operates silently without fans, pumps or moving parts. Temperature performance follows the copper tube and solder limits of the surrounding plumbing system.

Build Quality and Daily Use

The body is made from wrot copper for corrosion resistance and long service life in potable water applications. Three cup ends accept 1-5/8 in, 1-1/8 in and 5/8 in outside diameter tubes respectively. The reducing tee shape allows a single joint to transition between three different tube sizes, reducing the number of fittings required.

Highlights

  • Reduces pipe diameter for flexible plumbing layouts
  • Wrot copper construction resists corrosion in potable water systems
  • Three cup connections enable secure solder joints on all branches
  • Sweat fitting design creates permanent leak-free seals
  • Suitable for potable water installations ensuring safe supply

Specifications

BrandNIBCO

Questions about this item

How do I sweat the 1 1/2 in, 1 in and 1/2 in copper ends of the 611-RR tee, and what step causes leaks?

Clean each tube end and the cup interiors with emery cloth, apply flux, insert tubes fully, then heat each joint evenly until solder flows; the common error is overheating one cup while the others stay cool, leaving voids.

What maintenance will the wrot copper reducing tee need after installation?

No routine maintenance is required; inspect joints periodically for corrosion or drips, and replace only if a leak develops at a sweat connection.

What is the first limit reached when the tee runs hot potable water continuously?

The copper material and sweat joints handle normal potable-water temperatures; the practical limit is the solder melting point, so keep system temperature well below that threshold.

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