Midland Industries
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Reducing Tees
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Description
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Reducing Tees
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Reducing Tees combine a 90° branch connection with a pipe-size transition in a single threaded fitting for potable water, plumbing, commercial, industrial, and marine piping systems.
Manufactured from premium lead-free bronze, these fittings provide dependable mechanical strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and long service life. Three precision-machined female NPT connections allow compatible male-threaded piping components of different nominal sizes to be joined while creating a branch within the system.
Product Highlights
- Lead-free bronze construction
- Reducing tee configuration
- Three female NPT threaded connections
- Creates a 90° branch while transitioning pipe size
- Precision-machined NPT threads
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Suitable for compatible potable water applications
- Combines branching and size reduction in one fitting
- Suitable for plumbing, commercial, industrial, and marine piping systems
- Manufactured by Midland Industries
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Reducing Tee |
|---|---|
| Brand | Midland |
| Material | Lead-Free Bronze |
| Connection Type | Female NPT x Female NPT x Female NPT |
| Thread Type | NPT |
| Configuration | Reducing Tee |
| Branch Angle | 90° |
| Primary Function | Creating a Branch Connection While Transitioning Between Different Pipe Sizes |
| Potable Water Use | Suitable for Compatible Potable Water Applications |
| Typical Applications | Potable Water, Plumbing, Commercial, Industrial, Marine, Mechanical, and General Fluid Handling Systems |
Reducing Tee Configuration
Main Run Connection
One female NPT opening connects to a compatible male-threaded pipe, nipple, fitting, valve, or equipment connection along the main piping run.
90° Reducing Branch
The branch connection redirects flow at 90 degrees while allowing a different nominal pipe size to be incorporated into the piping layout.
Opposite Run Connection
The remaining female NPT opening continues the main run with a compatible male-threaded piping component according to the selected reducing configuration.
Construction Details
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Reducing Tees are manufactured from high-quality lead-free bronze to provide dependable strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and long-term performance in demanding threaded piping systems.
Precision-machined female NPT threads on all three ports provide consistent engagement with compatible male-threaded components when installed using accepted piping practices.
The reducing tee body combines branching and pipe-size transition within a single fitting, helping simplify installations that would otherwise require multiple fittings and adapters.
Why Choose a Lead-Free Bronze Reducing Tee?
Branch & Reduce in One Fitting
- Creates a 90° branch connection
- Transitions between different nominal pipe sizes
- Reduces the need for separate reducers
- Helps simplify complex piping layouts
- Useful for new installations and repairs
Lead-Free Bronze Construction
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Dependable mechanical strength
- Suitable for compatible potable water systems
- Useful in commercial and marine environments
- Designed for long-term threaded service
NPT Threaded Connections
Three Female NPT Connections
All three ports use female NPT threads, with the selected size combination determining the main-run and reducing branch dimensions.
Thread Sealing
Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on all mating male NPT connections according to the piping material, system media, and installation requirements.
Typical Applications
Potable Water & Plumbing
- Potable water systems
- Residential plumbing
- Commercial plumbing
- Water distribution systems
- Reduced branch connections
Industrial & Marine
- Industrial piping systems
- Marine piping applications
- Mechanical equipment
- Utility piping
- Compatible general fluid handling systems
Size Selection
Midland Lead-Free Bronze Reducing Tees are available in multiple reducing size combinations.
Confirm the size of all three female NPT connections and identify which connection is reduced before ordering to ensure the fitting matches the intended piping layout.
Our pipe and fitting specialists can help review your three connection sizes, reducing branch configuration, female NPT requirements, potable water application, system media, pressure, temperature, and material compatibility before you order.
Email the GetPipe.com Team Visit Quick SupportFrequently Asked Questions
What material are these reducing tees made from?
They are manufactured from lead-free bronze.
What type of connections do they use?
They use female NPT threaded connections on all three ports.
What is a reducing tee used for?
A reducing tee creates a 90-degree branch connection while allowing different nominal pipe sizes to be connected within the same fitting.
Does every port have to be the same size?
No. A reducing tee uses different connection sizes according to the selected configuration.
Is this suitable for potable water?
The supplied product information identifies lead-free bronze construction suitable for compatible potable water applications.
Why choose a reducing tee instead of a standard tee?
A reducing tee combines the branch connection and size transition in one fitting, which can eliminate the need for a separate reducer.
Should thread sealant be used?
Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on all mating male NPT connections according to the application requirements.
Can these be used in marine piping systems?
The supplied product information identifies marine applications among the intended uses.
How do I know which connection is reduced?
Review the specific size configuration for the selected variation and confirm the run and branch dimensions before ordering.
What should I verify before ordering?
Confirm all three connection sizes, which port is reduced, mating male NPT threads, potable water requirements, system pressure, temperature, media compatibility, and piping layout.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- This listing is for Midland Lead-Free Bronze Reducing Tees.
- All three ports use female NPT threaded connections.
- The connection sizes vary according to the selected reducing configuration.
- Verify all three nominal pipe sizes before ordering.
- Confirm which port is reduced and that the configuration matches the intended piping layout.
- Verify all mating components use compatible male NPT threads.
- Use an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape on threaded connections.
- Verify lead-free bronze is suitable for the intended potable water or fluid handling application.
- Confirm pressure and temperature requirements before installation.
- Verify media compatibility before placing the fitting into service.
- Avoid excessive tightening that could damage the fitting or mating threads.
- Align and support connected piping to avoid excessive mechanical loading.
- Inspect all threaded connections for damage or contamination before assembly.
- Check completed connections for leakage before placing the system into service.
- Install according to applicable plumbing requirements and Midland manufacturer recommendations.
