Midland Industries 80106-040204 Bronze Reducing Tee

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 80106-040204 is a bronze pipe reducing tee designed for joining three-way pipe runs where a branch port requires a smaller thread size than the run ports. This fitting connects 1/4 in female pipe thread (FPT) run ports to a 1/8 in FPT branch port, making it well-suited for low-pressure fluid and gas distribution systems in residential and light commercial plumbing, HVAC, and instrumentation applications. The threaded ends conform to 1/4-18 and 1/8-27 NPT thread standards, ensuring reliable sealing when used with compatible pipe tape or compound. Licensed plumbers and HVAC technicians are the primary installers of this fitting class.

This reducing tee is a standard component in bronze fitting assemblies used to transition line sizes within a piping network. Typical applications include water service piping, compressed air lines, fuel gas distribution, and instrument tubing takeoffs where reducing a branch connection is required. Its bronze construction provides good corrosion resistance in water and mildly aggressive fluid environments. The fitting meets multiple recognized dimension and material standards, making it appropriate for use in projects requiring documented compliance.

Key Features

• Three-way reducing configuration: 1/4 in FPT run ports with 1/8 in FPT branch port
• Bronze construction for corrosion resistance in water and fluid service
• Thread sizes: 1/4-18 NPT and 1/8-27 NPT per ASME B1.20.1
• Meets AWWA C800, ASME B16.15, WW-P-460C, and MSS-SP-106 standards
• FPT connections on all three ports for threaded pipe assembly

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for bronze threaded piping systems conforming to ASME B16.15 and related standards.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified HVAC technician in accordance with applicable local codes and ASME B1.20.1 thread standards. Shut off and depressurize the system completely before disassembling or assembling any threaded fittings. Apply an appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape to male threads before assembly. Do not overtighten bronze fittings; excessive torque can crack the fitting body.