Cello Products BPT-40-12-40 Reducing Copper Press Tee

Product Description

The CELLO PRODUCTS BPT-40-12-40 is a wrot copper reducing tee fitting designed for press-connect plumbing systems. It features a 2-1/2 x 3/4 x 2-1/2 inch configuration with press connections on all three outlets, eliminating the need for open flame or soldering during installation. The wrot copper construction delivers consistent wall thickness and grain structure suited for potable water and hydronic piping applications. This fitting meets CUPC, PS 117-2016, ISO 9002, and IAPMO standards and is certified lead-free, making it compliant with current plumbing codes for drinking water service.

This reducing tee is used in commercial and residential plumbing systems where a branch takeoff is needed from a 2-1/2 inch main run to a 3/4 inch branch line. Press-connect fittings are common in mechanical rooms, multi-family construction, and retrofit projects where torch work is restricted or impractical. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters install this fitting using a compatible press tool and jaw set sized for the corresponding pipe diameter.

Key Features

• Wrot copper construction for uniform wall thickness and pressure integrity
• Press x press x press end connections — no soldering or open flame required
• Reducing configuration: 2-1/2 inches x 3/4 inches x 2-1/2 inches
• Lead-free certified for potable water service
• Meets CUPC, PS 117-2016, ISO 9002, and IAPMO standards

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard copper press-connect piping systems in 2-1/2 inch and 3/4 inch nominal pipe sizes. Compatible with press tools and jaw sets engineered for copper press fittings per applicable manufacturer specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation must be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with local plumbing codes and IAPMO guidelines. Shut off and depressurize the water supply before making any connections. Ensure pipe ends are clean, deburred, and fully inserted to the fitting stop before pressing. Use only a calibrated press tool with the correct jaw profile for this fitting size — do not over-press or substitute incompatible tooling.

Technical Specifications

• Fitting Type: Reducing Tee
• Nominal Size: 2-1/2 inches x 3/4 inches x 2-1/2 inches
• End Connection: Press x Press x Press
• Material: Copper
• Process: Wrot
• Applicable Standards: CUPC, PS 117-2016, ISO 9002, IAPMO
• Lead-Free: Yes
• Series: BPT

Standard Information

• Brand: CELLO PRODUCTS
• Manufacturer Part Number: BPT-40-12-40