Midland Industries 26115 Reducing Captive Sleeve Tee Brass

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 26115 is a reducing captive sleeve tee fitting designed for use in compression-style tubing systems. It connects two 3/8-inch compression ports and one 1/4-inch compression port, allowing a single line to split into two branches or to step down to a smaller line size. Constructed from brass, the fitting provides reliable performance in fluid and gas distribution applications. The captive sleeve design retains the compression sleeve on the fitting body, reducing the chance of lost components during installation. This fitting is typically installed by licensed plumbers or HVAC technicians working on copper or soft tubing runs.

The 26115 is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration tubing applications where a tee connection with a size reduction on one port is required. It is commonly used in situations where a main 3/8-inch line needs to branch off to a 1/4-inch connection point, such as in refrigerant distribution, water supply, or instrumentation tubing systems. The captive sleeve construction is compatible with 26003 and 26005 captive sleeve nuts as specified by the manufacturer.

Key Features

• Reducing tee configuration: 3/8 inches x 3/8 inches x 1/4 inches compression ports
• Captive sleeve design retains compression sleeve on the fitting body
• Compatible with 26003 and 26005 captive sleeve nuts
• Brass construction for durability in fluid and gas service
• Compression connections on all three ports for tool-assisted, leak-resistant joints

Compatibility

Designed for use with 26003 and 26005 captive sleeve nuts. Fits 3/8-inch compression tubing on two ports and 1/4-inch compression tubing on the third port. Intended as an OEM-style component in captive sleeve compression fitting systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified HVAC technician familiar with compression fitting assemblies. Shut off and depressurize the system before beginning work. Use an appropriate tubing cutter to ensure clean, square tube ends before inserting into the compression fitting. Do not overtighten compression nuts, as this can deform the sleeve and compromise the seal.