Midland Industries 700072-0606 Brass Branch Tee 3/8in

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 700072-0606 is a lead-free brass branch tee designed for splitting or combining fluid lines in plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration applications. It provides three connection points: two 3/8-inch compression ends and one 3/8-inch male pipe thread (MPT) outlet. The compression connections use a 9/16-24 thread spec, while the MPT port runs 3/8-18 thread. Constructed from lead-free brass, this fitting meets modern potable-water and plumbing code requirements. It is rated for service temperatures from -40 to 250 degrees F, covering a wide range of residential and light commercial system conditions. Licensed plumbers and HVAC technicians are the typical installers.

This branch tee is suited for use with copper, aluminum, or plastic tubing in residential and light commercial plumbing, hydronic, refrigeration, and gas-line accessory applications. The mixed connection configuration - compression on two ports and MPT on the third - makes it practical for branching off an existing compression run to a threaded fitting or valve. Its compact footprint and standard sizing fit into tight mechanical spaces where a tee transition is needed without soldering or specialized tooling.

Key Features

• Lead-free brass construction meets current potable water and plumbing code requirements
• Three-way branch configuration: two 3/8-inch compression ports and one 3/8-inch MPT port
• Compatible with copper, aluminum, and plastic tubing
• Rated -40 to 250 degrees F for broad service temperature range
• Thread specs 9/16-24 (compression) x 3/8-18 (MPT) for precise fitment
• Compact dimensions: 2 inches long, 1.15 inches wide, 0.65 inches tall

Compatibility

Designed for use with copper, aluminum, or plastic tubing in compression-fitting systems requiring a branch tee with a male pipe thread outlet.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed plumber or qualified HVAC technician. Shut off and depressurize the supply line fully before disassembling any existing fittings or inserting this tee. Compression fittings require proper tubing preparation - ensure the tubing end is cut square and deburred before seating the ferrule. Do not overtighten the compression nuts; follow the fitting manufacturer's standard practice of hand-tight plus a measured fraction of a turn. Verify compliance with applicable local plumbing codes, including IPC or IFGC as relevant to the system served.