Midland Industries 35047CE Pex Reducing Union Tee

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 35047CE is a cold-expansion reducing union tee designed for PEX plumbing systems. It connects a 3/4-inch cold-expansion PEX run to two 1/2-inch cold-expansion PEX branch lines, making it a standard choice for reducing tee applications in residential and light commercial water distribution. Constructed from lead-free brass, this fitting meets modern potable water requirements. It measures 2.75 inches in length, 1.8 inches in width, and 1.05 inches in height, and weighs 0.18 pounds. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters install this fitting using cold-expansion tooling compatible with the PEX-a expansion method.

This tee is suited for residential hot and cold water supply systems, hydronic radiant heating distribution manifolds, and light commercial plumbing installations where PEX-a cold-expansion connections are specified. The reducing configuration allows a main 3/4-inch supply line to branch into two 1/2-inch service lines, a common layout in residential trunk-and-branch and home-run plumbing designs. It is sold in single-unit quantities, making it practical for both service calls and new construction builds.

Key Features

• Lead-free brass construction meets potable water safety standards
• Cold-expansion PEX connection on all three ports for a secure, tool-driven fit
• Reducing configuration: 3/4 inch inlet to two 1/2 inch outlets
• Compact dimensions support installation in tight framing cavities
• Single-unit minimum order quantity for flexible purchasing

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and new-installation fitting for cold-expansion PEX-a plumbing systems requiring a 3/4-inch by 1/2-inch by 1/2-inch reducing union tee configuration.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a cold-expansion PEX tool and correctly sized expansion rings for each port. Shut off the water supply and relieve line pressure before cutting into any existing system. Follow local plumbing code requirements, which typically reference IPC or UPC standards for PEX fittings in potable water applications. Do not use this fitting with crimp or clamp-style PEX connections, as the cold-expansion method is not interchangeable with those systems.