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Product Specs
- Dimensions Specification:
- ASME B16.3
- End Conn Size 1:
- FPT
- End Conn Size 2:
- FPT
- End Conn Size 3:
- FPT
- Material Specification:
- ASTM A-197
- Pressure Rating Specification:
- ASME B16.3
- Size 1:
- 0.5
- Size 2:
- 0.5
- Size 3:
- 0.25
- Strength:
- XH
- Thread Specification:
- ASME B1.20.1
- Ul Fm:
- Yes
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Pipe Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Tees
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Finish:
- Black
- Product Material:
- Malleable Iron
- Product Weight:
- 0.48 lbs
ASC Engineered Solutions 310519608 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size openings does the ASC Engineered Solutions 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/4 black malleable iron tee have?
It's a reducing tee: both run ends are 1/2 inch and the branch (outlet) is 1/4 inch. All three openings are female pipe thread (FPT), so it takes male-threaded pipe nipples or male fittings on every port. Use it where you want to pull a 1/4 inch tap (gauge, drain, sensor) off a 1/2 inch run.
2) Can I use a black malleable iron tee on a potable water line?
No. Black malleable iron is for gas, air, steam, and non-potable service. The black finish has no corrosion protection against water, so for domestic water you want galvanized, copper, or a plastic system instead. Black iron is the normal choice for fuel gas piping and for wet and dry fire sprinkler runs.
3) Is this tee approved for fire sprinkler piping?
It carries UL/FM recognition, so it is acceptable for fire protection piping where a UL Listed, FM Approved threaded fitting is required. The 1/4 inch branch is the size typically used for gauge and test connections on a sprinkler riser or trim.
4) Do I need a bushing to get down to a 1/4 inch outlet, or does this tee do it directly?
No bushing needed. The 1/4 inch reduction is cast into the branch of the tee, so you thread a 1/4 inch nipple or fitting straight in. That saves a joint compared with running a 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 tee plus a 1/2 to 1/4 hex bushing, and it's one less leak path on a gas or sprinkler trim connection.
5) How much does the 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/4 extra heavy tee weigh for takeoff purposes?
0.48 lbs each. Useful if you're pricing freight or figuring hanger loads on a run with a lot of fittings.
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