Merit Brass 01606-4024 Reducing Tee 316L Ss Butt Weld Sch 10

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS 01606-4024 is a reducing pipe tee fabricated from 316L stainless steel for use in Schedule 10 piping systems. It connects a 2-1/2-inch run line to a 1-1/2-inch branch outlet using butt weld end connections on all three ports. The 316L material grade offers low carbon content that minimizes carbide precipitation during welding, making it a practical choice for corrosive or high-purity service environments. At 1.24 pounds, it is suited for process piping, chemical handling, and industrial plumbing applications where standard carbon steel fittings are not acceptable. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters are the typical installers.

This reducing tee is used in Schedule 10 stainless steel piping systems across industrial, commercial, and institutional settings. Typical applications include process fluid lines, sanitary piping, chemical distribution, and marine or coastal installations where corrosion resistance is critical. The butt weld configuration is standard in systems that require smooth internal flow paths, minimal turbulence at the branch connection, and fully welded, leak-free joints. The fitting is packaged individually and ordered in single-unit quantities.

Key Features

• 316L stainless steel construction resists corrosion in aggressive and high-purity environments
• Low carbon 316L grade reduces risk of intergranular corrosion at weld zones
• Butt weld end connections on all three ports for fully fused, leak-free joints
• Schedule 10 wall thickness compatible with standard Sch 10 stainless pipe
• Reducing tee geometry transitions from 2-1/2-inch run to 1-1/2-inch branch in a single fitting
• Weighs 1.24 pounds — manageable for single-technician handling during fit-up

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for Schedule 10 stainless steel piping systems with 2-1/2-inch run and 1-1/2-inch branch connections using butt weld end preparation.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a qualified pipefitter or licensed plumber with TIG or orbital welding capability appropriate for 316L stainless steel. Depressurize and drain the system completely before cutting into any existing line. Follow applicable codes including ASME B31.3 for process piping or ASME B31.1 for power piping when determining weld procedure and inspection requirements. Do not mix filler metals — use a 316L-compatible filler rod to preserve corrosion resistance at the weld joint.