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Small bronze tee fitting with three copper sweat ends and a mounting ear

Nibco, Inc.

Nibco, Inc. 711-5-LF 1/2 Drop Tee Low-Lead Bronze C×C×C

SKU CH-4FS4-3BRH5

A 1/2-inch low-lead bronze drop-ear tee joins three sweat copper lines in potable-water systems

  • Low-lead bronze construction for potable water safety
  • Drop-ear design provides secure mounting support
  • Sweat cup connections on all three ends
  • 1/2 in copper tube size fits standard plumbing
  • NIBCO brand trusted for reliable fittings

1/2″ Drop-Ear Tee for Potable Water

The NIBCO 711-5-LF is a low-lead bronze sweat fitting designed to join three 1/2″ copper tubes in a tee configuration with a drop-ear mounting tab. It suits plumbers and DIY installers running potable-water lines where a secure anchor point is required.

Solder Joints Handle Pressure and Temperature

The all-bronze body withstands normal hot and cold water pressures without deformation. Sweat connections create permanent, leak-free joints when properly soldered, and the metal construction adds no operational noise or thermal restriction to the system.

Drop-Ear Tab Simplifies Secure Mounting

Low-lead bronze meets potable-water safety standards and resists dezincification. The integrated drop ear allows direct fastening to framing, reducing movement at the branch connection. Three cup ends accept 5/8″ OD copper tube for standard 1/2″ CTS soldering.

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 2,955 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameNIBCO

Questions about this item

How do I sweat the 1/2 in C×C×C connections on this drop-ear tee and what step do installers most often miss?

Clean each 5/8 in tube end and the cup interiors, apply flux, assemble the three joints, then heat each cup evenly with a torch until solder flows; the step most often missed is supporting the drop ear so the tee cannot shift while the solder solidifies.

What maintenance or replacement will this low-lead bronze tee need over its service life?

The bronze body itself requires no scheduled maintenance; inspect the three soldered joints periodically for leaks or corrosion and replace the tee only if a joint fails or the drop ear is damaged.

What limit appears first when this tee sees continuous hot-water circulation?

The soldered joints reach their temperature limit before the low-lead bronze body does, so sustained high-temperature circulation can degrade the solder before the fitting material is stressed.

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