1-1/4 inch x 1-1/4 inch x 3/4 inch Copper Reducing Press Tee Copper x Copper x Copper

1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 3/4" Copper Press Reducing Tee – Lead-Free, Press-Connect Fitting

The 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 3/4" Copper Press Reducing Tee is a press-connect fitting designed for branching smaller lines off larger copper distribution mains in potable water, hydronic, and closed-loop heating systems. The tee is constructed from lead-free wrought copper and features press ends on all outlets, with a reducing third port for streamlined layout in multi-size pipe systems.

This press tee enables flame-free installation using approved press tools, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining permanent, mechanically secure joints. Suitable for both new construction and retrofit applications, it offers a reliable alternative to soldering, particularly in fire-restricted or finished areas.

Technical Features and Benefits

• ✅ Press x Press x Press Configuration – Allows for quick, uniform press connections across all three outlets.
• ✅ Reduced Outlet – Integrates a 3/4" branch off two 1-1/4" main lines, eliminating the need for multiple fittings.
• ✅ Lead-Free Copper – Manufactured from copper alloy C12200, compliant with NSF/ANSI 61 and NSF 372 for potable water systems.
• ✅ Sealing Elements – Includes factory-installed EPDM sealing rings in each press socket for reliable performance under temperature and pressure variation.

Specifications

• Sizes: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 3/4"
• Material: Wrought Copper, Lead-Free
• Connection Type: Press x Press x Press
• Seal Material: EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) – suitable for potable water and glycol-based systems
• Standards: Conforms to ASME B16.51, NSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 372

Installation Guidelines

Install with an approved press tool system using compatible jaws for the specified pipe size. Ensure pipe ends are cut square, deburred, and marked for insertion depth. Press joints should be completed per manufacturer specifications and verified visually or with press indicators if included. Not intended for use with steam, fuel gas, or compressed air systems.

Applications

Typically used in potable water distribution, hydronic heating, snow melt systems, and process piping requiring rapid, clean assembly. Ideal for use in confined areas, fire-rated buildings, and projects with limited downtime requirements. The reducing port makes this tee particularly efficient when integrating fixture branches or balancing loops in mixed-diameter systems.

Compliance and Safety Note

Meets all applicable U.S. code requirements for lead-free potable water installations. EPDM sealing elements are approved for contact with hot and cold domestic water systems up to 200 PSI and 250°F, depending on manufacturer ratings.

The 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 3/4" Copper Press Reducing Tee offers contractors a time-saving, code-compliant method to form branch lines with reduced labor and no flame. It supports clean, consistent installations in demanding commercial and residential systems.