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Copper reducing tee with three solder-cup openings in a T shape

Legend Valve

Legend Valve 450-273 Copper Reducing Tee 2 x 1-1/4 x 1-1/4

SKU CH-AE2H-1WZ7S

Copper reducing tee joins 2-inch and 1-1/4-inch pipes in three-way layout

  • Size2 in × 1-1/4 in × 1-1/4 in
  • Product colorTransparent
  • Product typePipes, Valves & Fittings
  • Connects three copper lines with a single reducing tee fitting
  • Reduces flow from 2-inch to 1-1/4-inch on both branches
  • Sweat solder joints create permanent leak-free connections
  • Copper construction resists corrosion in hot and cold water systems
  • Meets California Proposition 65 disclosure requirements for chemical content

Copper reducing tee for plumbing systems

This Legend Valve 450-273 copper reducing tee connects three pipes using sweat solder joints. The fitting transitions from a two-inch run to two one-and-one-quarter-inch branches in a single tee configuration. It suits residential and commercial water supply installations where a branch line reduction is required.

Thermal performance and power considerations

Copper construction conducts heat efficiently during soldering and equalises with water temperature in service. The fitting adds no electrical load and generates no operational noise once installed. Normal use imposes no thermal cycling stress beyond standard hot-water system parameters.

Included components and compliance notes

The package supplies the single tee fitting only; no flux, solder or pipe sections are included. California Proposition 65 warnings indicate the product contains chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Installers should follow local codes and safe-handling practices when soldering.

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Price $43.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLEGEND VALVE
Product colorTransparent
Product typePipes, Valves & Fittings
Size & build
Size2 in × 1-1/4 in × 1-1/4 in

Questions about this item

How is the 2 x 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 copper reducing tee installed, and what step do people get wrong?

Clean each tube end and the socket interiors with emery cloth, apply flux, insert fully so the tube bottoms out, then heat the joint evenly until solder flows into the cup by capillary action. The step often missed is inserting the tube completely before heating; a partial seat leaves a gap that leaks.

What maintenance or replacement will this copper reducing tee need later?

Copper fittings do not require scheduled maintenance. Inspect joints periodically for green corrosion or seepage; if a leak appears, the affected joint must be cut out and re-soldered with new flux and solder.

What limit shows up first under sustained use with this copper reducing tee?

The practical limit is the pressure and temperature rating of the copper tube and solder alloy used in the system; the tee itself does not impose a lower limit.

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