Midland Industries 35050CE Pex Reducing Union Tee

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 35050CE is a cold expansion reducing union tee designed for PEX plumbing systems. It connects two 3/4-inch cold-expansion PEX runs to a 1-inch cold-expansion PEX line, making it well suited for branch or transition points in domestic water distribution. The fitting is constructed from lead-free brass, meeting the material standards required for potable water service. At 3.3 inches in length and 0.315 pounds, it is compact and manageable during rough-in work. Licensed plumbers and journeyman pipe fitters are the primary installers of this fitting in residential and light commercial new construction or remodel projects.

This fitting is used in cold expansion PEX plumbing installations where a run changes diameter or splits off a branch line. Cold expansion connections require an expansion tool and PEX expansion rings or sleeves - the fitting is not compatible with crimp, clamp, or press-style PEX systems. Typical applications include trunk-and-branch or home-run manifold systems in residential water supply rough-ins and light commercial plumbing where lead-free materials are code-required.

Key Features

• Lead-free brass construction meets potable water compliance requirements under federal and state plumbing codes
• Cold expansion connection on all three ports - compatible with expansion-style PEX tools and rings
• Reducing configuration: 3/4 inch x 3/4 inch x 1 inch allows diameter transitions at a tee without additional fittings
• Compact footprint - 3.3 inches in length, 2.25 inches in width, 1.45 inches in height
• Single-piece union tee design simplifies branch connections in tight framing cavities

Compatibility

Designed for use with cold-expansion PEX pipe systems only. Port sizing is 3/4 inch on two connections and 1 inch on the third. Not compatible with crimp-ring, cinch-clamp, or press-style PEX fittings.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a cold expansion PEX tool and the appropriate expansion rings or sleeves sized to each port. Shut off the water supply and depressurize the line before cutting into any existing piping. Work must comply with local plumbing codes, which typically reference the IPC or UPC for PEX fitting and material standards. Lead-free brass fittings are required on all potable water systems in most jurisdictions - verify local code compliance before installation.