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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:
- 2
- Size 2:
- 2
- Size 3:
- 0.5
- Strength:
- STD
- 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:
- 1.65 lbs
ASC Engineered Solutions 310049606 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size outlets does the ASC 2 x 2 x 1/2 black malleable iron tee have?
It's a reducing tee: the two run ends are 2 inch and the branch outlet is 1/2 inch. All three openings are female pipe thread (FPT), so it takes male-threaded pipe nipples on the run and a 1/2 inch male thread on the branch. Typical use is picking up a small takeoff (drain, gauge, sensor line, sprinkler drop) off a 2 inch line without reducing the run.
2) Will this black malleable iron tee thread onto standard NPT pipe?
Yes. The threads are cut to ASME B1.20.1, which is the NPT standard, so it mates with any standard NPT-threaded black or galvanized steel pipe nipple. Use pipe dope or PTFE tape on the male threads as the joint sealant.
3) Is this ASC tee UL Listed and FM Approved for fire sprinkler work?
Yes, the 2 x 2 x 1/2 black malleable iron tee carries UL/FM recognition, so it can be used in fire protection piping where a listed and approved fitting is required. The 1/2 inch branch is a common size for a drain, gauge, or inspector's test connection off a 2 inch line.
4) Can a black malleable iron tee be used on a water supply line?
Black malleable iron is the wrong choice for potable or wet domestic water. The black finish is a plain, uncoated iron and it will rust in a wet water service. Black fittings are used for natural gas, fuel oil, compressed air, closed-loop hydronic heating, and fire sprinkler piping. For open water service, use a galvanized malleable iron tee of the same 2 x 2 x 1/2 configuration instead.
5) Is this a standard pattern or extra heavy malleable iron tee?
Standard pattern (STD, also called Class 150 malleable iron). Its dimensions and pressure rating both follow ASME B16.3. If the job spec calls for extra heavy or Class 300 malleable iron, this fitting will not meet it, and the center-to-end dimensions differ, so it is not a drop-in for an extra heavy fitting either.
6) Will this tee match the lay length of the malleable iron fittings already on my line?
It should. The fitting is made to ASME B16.3, which fixes the center-to-end dimensions for malleable iron threaded fittings, so a 2 x 2 x 1/2 standard pattern tee from any B16.3 manufacturer has the same lay length. That means you can swap it into an existing run of black iron without recutting nipples, as long as what you're replacing is also standard pattern.
7) Do I need a reducing bushing with this tee to get down to 1/2 inch?
No bushing needed. The 1/2 inch reduction is cast into the branch of the tee itself, so you thread a 1/2 inch male nipple straight into the outlet. Using a full-size 2 x 2 x 2 tee plus a 2 x 1/2 bushing would add a joint and increase the takeoff projection; the reducing tee keeps it to one fitting.
8) What's the ASC part number for the 2 x 2 x 1/2 black malleable iron tee?
Order it as ASC Engineered Solutions MPN 310049606. That's the black, standard pattern, 2 x 2 x 1/2 reducing tee with all three ends female NPT.
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