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150# Black Malleable Bull Head Tees
- SKU:
- SBBHT
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Same Day
- Weight:
- 0.00 LBS
- Note:
- End x End x Middle (Middle = Outlet)
Description
150# Black Malleable Iron Bull Head Tee
150# Black Malleable Iron Bull Head Tees are designed for threaded piping systems that require a larger branch connection than the main run connections.
Manufactured from durable malleable iron, these Class 150 bull head tees provide dependable strength and performance in industrial, commercial, plumbing, mechanical, water, gas, oil, and fire protection piping applications.
Product Highlights
- Bull head tee configuration
- Female NPT threaded connections
- Larger branch outlet than the two opposing run connections
- Designed for specialized flow distribution and piping transitions
- Provides a 90° branch connection
- Durable black malleable iron construction
- Class 150 fitting
- Malleable castings conform to ASTM A197
- Malleable fitting dimensions conform to ASME B16.3
- NPT threads conform to ASME B1.20.1
- Class 150 fittings are UL Listed and FM Approved at 300 PSI
- Manufactured in an ISO-certified facility
- Country of origin: Thailand & China
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Bull Head Tee |
|---|---|
| Material | Malleable Iron |
| Finish | Black |
| Pressure Class | 150# |
| Connection Type | Female NPT Threaded |
| Configuration | Bull Head Reducing Tee |
| Branch Angle | 90° |
| Primary Function | Branch Connection / Pipe Size Distribution |
| Casting Standard | ASTM A197 |
| Dimensional Standard | ASME B16.3 |
| Thread Standard | ASME B1.20.1 |
| Listings / Approvals | UL Listed & FM Approved at 300 PSI |
| Manufacturing | ISO-Certified Facility |
| Country of Origin | Thailand & China |
Construction & Applications
Malleable Iron Construction
Manufactured from malleable iron castings conforming to ASTM A197 for dependable strength and durability in threaded piping installations.
Bull Head Configuration
Unlike a standard reducing tee, a bull head tee has a branch connection that is larger than the two opposing run connections.
Threaded Installation
Female NPT connections provide compatibility with corresponding male-threaded pipe and components in mechanical and industrial piping systems.
What Is a Bull Head Tee?
Larger Branch Connection
A bull head tee is a reducing tee configuration where the branch outlet is larger than the run connections. This is the reverse of a more common reducing tee with a smaller branch.
Specialized Flow Distribution
The configuration is useful where a larger line connects to two smaller opposing pipe runs or where a piping layout requires this specific size relationship.
Typical Applications
Industrial & Commercial Piping
- Industrial piping systems
- Commercial plumbing
- Mechanical piping
- Water distribution
- General utility piping
- Branch piping layouts
Common Service Applications
- Water systems
- Gas piping
- Oil piping
- Fire protection systems
- General threaded piping
Ask Willy: Need Pipe Size Help?
Use our common pipe diameters and wall thickness chart to confirm sizing before ordering black malleable iron fittings. You can also review the bull head tee specification sheet and Certificate of Conformance below.
Standards & Approvals
ASTM A197
Malleable iron castings conform to ASTM A197.
ASME Standards
Malleable fitting dimensions conform to ASME B16.3, while NPT threads conform to ASME B1.20.1.
UL & FM Approval
The supplied product information states that Class 150 fittings are UL Listed and FM Approved at 300 PSI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bull head tee?
A bull head tee is a reducing tee where the branch connection is larger than the two opposing run connections.
How is a bull head tee different from a standard reducing tee?
A standard reducing tee commonly has a smaller branch than the main run. A bull head tee reverses that arrangement, with the branch connection larger than the run connections.
What type of connections does this fitting use?
The fitting uses female NPT threaded connections.
Does a bull head tee provide a 90-degree branch?
Yes. The branch connection is positioned at 90 degrees to the opposing run connections.
Are all three openings the same size?
No. A bull head tee uses different connection sizes, with the branch larger than the two opposing run openings. Verify the exact size combination before ordering.
Where are bull head tees commonly used?
They are used in specialized threaded piping layouts where a larger branch line must connect to two smaller opposing runs.
What material standard applies?
The supplied product information states that the malleable iron castings conform to ASTM A197.
What dimensional standard applies?
Malleable fitting dimensions conform to ASME B16.3.
What thread standard applies?
NPT threads conform to ASME B1.20.1.
Is this fitting UL Listed and FM Approved?
The supplied product information states that Class 150 fittings are UL Listed and FM Approved at 300 PSI.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- Confirm all three nominal connection sizes before ordering.
- A bull head tee has a larger branch connection than its two opposing run connections.
- Do not assume the size orientation is the same as a standard reducing tee.
- All connections use female NPT threads.
- NPT threads conform to ASME B1.20.1.
- Malleable fitting dimensions conform to ASME B16.3.
- Use compatible threaded pipe, fittings, and thread sealant appropriate for the intended system.
- Verify the required flow arrangement and fitting orientation before installation.
- Verify system pressure, temperature, media compatibility, applicable codes, and approval requirements before installation.
- Refer to the specification sheet and Certificate of Conformance for additional product information.
