Cello
Domestic Wrot Copper x Copper x Copper Reducing Tee
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Description
Domestic Wrot Copper x Copper x Copper Reducing Tee
Domestic wrot copper x copper x copper reducing tees provide a 90-degree branch connection between copper-tube runs with two or more different connection sizes. All three female copper sweat sockets accept properly sized copper tube for soldered residential, commercial, plumbing, mechanical, heating, cooling, maintenance, and repair installations.
Select the required three-size configuration from the product options above. Sizes are read end x end x middle. The selected variation determines the Cello item number, online selling price, shipping weight, cost, and other size-specific product information.
Product Highlights
- Domestic wrot copper construction
- Copper sweat x copper sweat x copper sweat connections
- Provides a 90-degree branch connection
- Available with reducing run, reducing branch, and mixed-size configurations
- Three female copper sweat sockets
- Sizes are read end x end x middle
- Designed for soldered copper pressure-piping systems
- Available in configurations from 1/4" x 1/8" x 1/4" through 8" x 8" x 6"
- Suitable for plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, maintenance, and repair applications
Technical Specifications
| Material | Wrot Copper |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Domestic Copper Pressure Fitting |
| Connection | Copper Sweat x Copper Sweat x Copper Sweat |
| Configuration | Reducing Tee |
| Size Order | End x End x Middle |
| Branch Angle | 90 Degrees |
| Installation Method | Solder Joint or Approved Brazed Joint, as Required |
| Applicable Standard | ASME B16.22 |
| Manufacturer | Cello Products |
| Available Configurations | Multiple reducing combinations from 1/4" x 1/8" x 1/4" through 8" x 8" x 6" |
How to Read Reducing Tee Sizes
Reducing tee sizes are listed end x end x middle. The first and second dimensions identify the two opposing run connections. The third dimension identifies the 90-degree middle branch connection. Always confirm all three connection sizes before ordering.
Straight Tee vs. Reducing Tee
Straight Tee
- Uses the same nominal size on all three connections
- Creates an equal-size 90-degree branch
- Selected by one nominal copper-tube size
- Used where the run and branch remain the same size
Reducing Tee
- Uses two or more different connection sizes
- Can reduce the run, branch, or both
- Selected by three dimensions
- Sizes are read end x end x middle
Common Applications
Plumbing and Mechanical Systems
- Potable-water piping
- Residential plumbing systems
- Commercial plumbing installations
- Mechanical-room piping
- Heating-system piping
- Copper distribution piping
HVAC and Equipment Connections
- Air-conditioning piping
- Refrigeration systems
- Heat-pump installations
- Equipment branch connections
- Distribution manifolds
- Maintenance and retrofit work
Installation Guidance
- Confirm all three nominal copper-tube sizes before installation.
- Read the selected size as end x end x middle.
- Clean and prepare all three copper-tube ends and fitting sockets properly.
- Use approved flux, solder, brazing alloy, and joining procedures for the application.
- Insert each copper tube fully into its fitting socket before joining.
- Align the run and branch piping correctly before heating the joints.
- Protect nearby valves, seals, insulation, and equipment from excessive heat.
- Support connected piping to avoid mechanical strain on the tee.
- Pressure-test and inspect completed joints before placing the system into service.
Product Resources
Review the Cello product catalog and NSF Annex G listing before ordering or installation.
Need Help Selecting a Copper Reducing Tee?
Our industrial PVF specialists can help confirm the required run sizes, middle branch size, joining method, material compatibility, application requirements, and product availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a copper reducing tee used for?
It creates a 90-degree branch connection while changing the size of the run, branch, or both.
How are the sizes read?
Sizes are read end x end x middle. The first two dimensions are the opposing run connections, and the third dimension is the middle branch.
Do all three sockets fit over copper tube?
Yes. Each female sweat socket fits over properly sized copper tube.
How is this different from a straight tee?
A straight tee has the same size on all three connections. A reducing tee has two or more different connection sizes.
Can the branch be larger than one or both run connections?
Some listed configurations include a larger middle branch or mixed-size run. Confirm the exact end x end x middle arrangement before ordering.
How is the tee installed?
The copper-tube ends and fitting sockets are cleaned, prepared with approved flux, assembled, and soldered or brazed according to accepted procedures and applicable codes.
Is this a domestic copper fitting?
Yes. This product is listed as a domestic wrot copper pressure fitting.
Who manufactures this tee?
This product is manufactured by Cello Products.
Can it be used in potable-water systems?
It may be used in compatible potable-water systems when installed according to applicable codes, standards, manufacturer requirements, and approved joining procedures.
Can it be used for refrigeration or HVAC piping?
It may be used in compatible HVAC and refrigeration systems when the material, size, joining procedure, pressure, temperature, and system requirements are appropriate.
Can flow enter or leave through the middle branch?
Yes, when permitted by the system design. The tee may divide or combine flow through the run and middle branch.
Is this the same as a copper cross?
No. A tee has three connections and one branch. A cross has four connections and two opposing branches.
Important Ordering Notes
- Select the exact three-size configuration before adding the product to your cart.
- Sizes are read end x end x middle.
- The selected variation determines the Cello item number, price, shipping weight, and cost.
- This is a reducing tee; two or more connection sizes may differ.
- Confirm the two opposing run sizes and the middle branch size before ordering.
- Do not assume the largest dimension is always the first connection.
- Use approved solder, flux, brazing materials, preparation methods, and installation procedures.
- Insert all three copper tubes fully into the fitting sockets before joining.
- Protect valves, seals, insulation, and equipment from excessive heat.
- Support connected piping to avoid excessive stress on the tee.
- Confirm pressure, temperature, media compatibility, and applicable code requirements before installation.
- Pressure-test and inspect completed joints before placing the system into service.
- Installation should be completed by qualified personnel.
