Merit Brass C106-08 Brass Pipe Tee 1/2 in Fnpt Class 125

Product Description

The MERIT BRASS C106-08 is a 1/2-inch brass pipe tee designed for threaded piping systems. It features female National Pipe Taper (FNPT) connections on all three outlets, allowing a straight run with a branch takeoff in a single fitting. Rated Class 125, it is suited for low-to-moderate pressure service in plumbing, HVAC hydronic, and light industrial piping systems. The fitting weighs 0.3 pounds and is constructed from brass, offering reliable corrosion resistance in water and gas distribution lines. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters are the typical installers for this type of fitting.

This tee is used wherever a 1/2-inch threaded branch connection is needed in a piping run. Common applications include residential and light commercial water supply lines, hydronic heating systems, compressed air distribution, and similar threaded piping assemblies. The FNPT x FNPT x FNPT configuration makes it a standard choice for splitting or combining flow in any system that uses National Pipe Taper threaded pipe.

Key Features

• 1/2-inch fitting size with FNPT x FNPT x FNPT threaded end connections
• Class 125 pressure rating suitable for standard plumbing and hydronic service
• Brass construction for corrosion resistance in water and gas service
• Compact tee shape allows a branch takeoff within an existing pipe run
• Threaded connection type requires no special tools beyond pipe wrenches and thread sealant

Compatibility

Designed as a standard OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for 1/2-inch FNPT threaded piping systems rated at Class 125 service conditions.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or qualified pipefitters in accordance with applicable IPC or local plumbing code requirements. Shut off and depressurize the piping system completely before removing or installing any threaded fitting. Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to all male threads before assembly, and tighten with a pipe wrench to achieve a proper seal without over-stressing the fitting. Do not exceed the Class 125 pressure rating of the fitting for the intended service application.