Nibco B160950 Cast Copper Tee 1-1/2 in C X F X C

Product Description

The NIBCO B160950 is a cast copper pressure tee designed for sweat-solder plumbing installations in residential and light commercial piping systems. The fitting uses a C x F x C end connection configuration, meaning the two inline ports accept copper tube via solder-cup (sweat) connections while the branch port is a female threaded connection. At 1-1/2 inches fitting size, it handles branch-off points in main distribution lines and is suitable for domestic water supply, hydronic heating, and general pressure piping applications. The cast copper construction provides reliable pressure integrity at standard plumbing system operating conditions.

This tee is used wherever a branch takeoff is needed in a 1-1/2 inch copper piping run. The female threaded branch allows connection to a male NPT fitting or valve without an additional adapter, making it useful in scenarios where a shutoff valve or gauge port is added mid-run. Typical installation environments include residential water distribution, commercial plumbing rough-in, and hydronic mechanical rooms. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters are the primary installers of this fitting type.

Key Features

• Cast copper construction provides consistent wall thickness and strength at the joint area
• C x F x C end connections combine sweat-solder inline ports with a female threaded branch port
• 1-1/2 inch fitting size suits main distribution line branch applications
• Pressure fitting style rated for standard domestic and hydronic pressure service
• Single-piece unit — no sub-assembly required before installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style pressure fitting for use with standard 1-1/2 inch copper tube in residential and commercial plumbing and hydronic systems where C x F x C tee connections are specified.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed plumber following applicable IPC or local plumbing code requirements. Shut off and drain the affected piping section and verify zero pressure before cutting into an existing line. Clean and flux all sweat-connection surfaces per the fitting and solder manufacturer instructions before applying heat. The female threaded branch port should be wrapped with PTFE tape or pipe thread sealant and engaged to the mating male fitting hand-tight before final torque.