Nibco, Inc. 611 Copper Reducing Tee
A copper reducing tee for sweat connections in potable water systems, joining two 3-inch lines to a 1/2-inch branch
- Reduces flow from 3 in to 1/2 in with wrot copper construction
- Three sweat cup connections simplify potable water installations
- Durable copper material resists corrosion in plumbing systems
- Reducing tee design joins unequal tube sizes efficiently
- Sweat fitting style ensures secure soldered joints
Copper Reducing Tee for 3 in & 1/2 in Lines
This Nibco wrought-copper reducing tee joins two 3-inch copper tubes with a 1/2-inch branch using sweat connections on all three ends. It is designed for potable-water systems where a smaller take-off is required from a larger main.
Installation checks before ordering
Verify that the existing pipe runs match the 3-1/8 in outer diameter on the main ports and the 5/8 in outer diameter on the branch port. Confirm that your local code permits sweat fittings for potable water and that you have the correct flux and solder for copper-to-copper joints.
Thermal and hydraulic behaviour
Copper construction conducts heat quickly, so the fitting will reach water temperature rapidly during use and cool down equally fast after flow stops. The smooth interior resists scale build-up and adds minimal pressure drop compared with threaded alternatives. The joint itself makes no noise; any sound comes from water velocity in the connected pipes.
How it compares
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- Price $60.99
- Pricier than about 84% of the 2,955 comparable items (median $17.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Nibco |
Questions about this item
Does the 611 reducing tee include flux or solder, or must they be purchased separately?
The tee is a wrot copper fitting only; flux and solder are not included and must be bought separately.
When would I choose the 3 in x 3 in x 1/2 in reducing tee instead of an equal tee?
Choose this reducing tee when you need to branch a 1/2 in copper tube from a 3 in main line.
What do the 3 1/8 in and 5/8 in outer diameters mean when the tee is installed?
They match the actual outside diameters of 3 in and 1/2 in copper tube so the joint fits without adapters.
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