Midland Industries 44297LF Bronze Reducing Tee 1x3/4x1 Fpt

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 44297LF is a lead-free bronze reducing tee designed for threaded plumbing and piping systems where a branch takeoff at a reduced diameter is required. It features three female pipe thread (FPT) connections: two 1-inch ports and one 3/4-inch branch port, using 1-11-1/2 and 3/4-14 NPT thread standards. Rated at 125 psi, this fitting handles typical domestic water supply and light commercial plumbing service pressures. The lead-free bronze construction meets safe drinking water requirements, making it suitable for potable water lines. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters are the primary installers of this type of fitting.

This reducing tee is used in residential and light commercial plumbing installations where a main 1-inch supply line requires a 3/4-inch branch connection. Common applications include domestic hot and cold water distribution systems, hydronic heating piping, and light-duty industrial fluid handling. The compact dimensions - 2.75 inches wide, 2.2 inches long, and 1.7 inches tall - allow installation in tight spaces typical of residential mechanical rooms and under-slab or in-wall rough-in work.

Key Features

• Lead-free bronze construction meets NSF and Safe Drinking Water Act requirements for potable water service
• Three FPT connections: 1 in x 3/4 in x 1 in configuration for in-line reducing branch applications
• 125 psi pressure rating suitable for residential and light commercial water supply systems
• 1-11-1/2 and 3/4-14 NPT thread standards for compatibility with standard pipe and fittings
• Compact form factor at 2.75 inches wide facilitates installation in confined spaces

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-service fitting for threaded bronze plumbing systems using 1-inch and 3/4-inch NPT connections in potable water and fluid piping applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with the applicable edition of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) or local jurisdiction requirements. Shut off and depressurize the supply line completely before removing any existing fitting or threading in this tee. Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to all male threads before assembly, and tighten to hand-tight plus wrench-tight without over-torquing bronze fittings. Inspect all joints for leaks after restoring system pressure.