Bmi Usa 35485 Malleable Iron Black Pipe Tee

Product Description

The BMI USA 35485 is a malleable iron black pipe tee used to create branch connections in threaded piping systems. This tee features a reducing configuration with a 1-1/2 inch run, a 3/4 inch branch outlet, and a 1-1/2 inch inlet, making it suitable for directing flow in HVAC hydronic loops, gas distribution lines, and plumbing supply runs. The black finish is standard for gas piping applications. Weighing 1.29 pounds, the fitting is built to handle the mechanical demands of commercial and residential trade installations. Licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians are the typical installers of this type of threaded fitting.

This tee is used in residential and light commercial applications where a threaded branch connection is required in a black iron pipe system. Common scenarios include natural gas supply piping, propane distribution lines, and hydronic heating systems. The reducing branch outlet allows a smaller diameter line to be tapped off a larger main run without additional reducing couplings in many configurations.

Key Features

• Malleable iron construction for strength and thread integrity under torque
• Black finish standard for gas piping service
• Reducing tee configuration: 1-1/2 inch run, 3/4 inch branch, 1-1/2 inch inlet
• Threaded connections compatible with standard NPT pipe threads
• Weighs 1.29 pounds for a solid, durable fitting profile

Compatibility

Designed as a standard NPT-threaded malleable iron tee for use in black iron pipe systems commonly found in residential and commercial gas and hydronic heating installations.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or pipefitter in accordance with applicable codes such as the IFGC or IPC. Shut off gas or fluid supply and depressurize the line before beginning work. Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape rated for the service medium to all threaded joints. Do not over-tighten threaded fittings, as malleable iron threads can crack under excessive force.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Malleable Iron
• Finish: Black
• Run Size: 1-1/2 inches
• Branch Size: 3/4 inch
• Inlet Size: 1-1/2 inches
• Weight: 1.29 pounds
• UPC: 777701354854

Standard Information

• Brand: BMI USA
• Manufacturer Part Number: 35485