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Copper reducing tee with three sweat connections, shiny metallic finish

Legend Valve

Legend Valve 450-288 Copper Reducing Tee 2-1/2x1-1/4x2-1/2

SKU CH-PQXD-54SPR

Connects three copper pipes at a 2-1/2 by 1-1/4 by 2-1/2 inch reducing tee

  • Size2-1/2 inx1-1/4 inx2-1/2 in
  • Product colorTransparent
  • Product typePipes, Valves & Fittings
  • Reducing tee connects three pipe sizes for flexible plumbing layouts
  • Copper construction resists corrosion and handles hot or cold water
  • Sweat-fit C x C x C ends create permanent leak-free joints
  • Lead-free alloy meets California Proposition 65 requirements for safer potable water
  • Compact 2-1/2 x 1-1/4 x 2-1/2 inch profile fits tight spaces

Copper reducing tee for plumbing systems

This Legend Valve 450-288 copper reducing tee connects three pipes with a 2-1/2" x 1-1/4" x 2-1/2" inside diameter configuration. It is designed for residential and commercial water supply installations. The C x C x C sweat connections suit standard copper pipe joining methods. Professional plumbers and experienced DIY installers use it for branch line reductions.

Thermal and power characteristics in normal use

As a passive copper fitting, this tee generates no heat and draws no power during operation. It operates silently within the plumbing network without vibration or mechanical noise. The copper construction resists corrosion under typical water chemistry conditions. No external energy source is required for its function.

Behaviour under sustained hydraulic load

The fitting maintains structural integrity under continuous water pressure found in supply lines. Copper's thermal stability prevents deformation during prolonged hot water circulation. The sweat joints remain sealed through repeated thermal expansion and contraction cycles. California Proposition 65 warnings apply to chemical content in the material.

How it compares

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Price $81.99
Pricier than about 69% of the 1,499 comparable items (median $39.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameLEGEND VALVE
Product colorTransparent
Product typePipes, Valves & Fittings
Size & build
Size2-1/2 inx1-1/4 inx2-1/2 in

Questions about this item

How do I solder the 2-1/2" and 1-1/4" copper ends without leaks?

Clean each socket and tube end with emery cloth, apply flux evenly, insert tubes fully into the C x C x C sockets, then heat the fitting body — not the tube — until solder flows into every joint.

Will the copper tee need replacement due to corrosion or mineral buildup?

Copper resists corrosion in normal potable water; only aggressive water chemistry or stray electrical currents would require early replacement of the tee itself.

At what pressure or temperature does this reducing tee reach its limit first?

The copper construction handles typical residential hot-water temperatures and pressures; the first limit encountered is usually the solder joint rating, not the tee body.

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