A.Y. McDonald 5141-142 1" CTS x CTS x CTS Compression Tee
The A.Y. McDonald 5141-142 is a 1" compression tee configured CTS x CTS x CTS, identified in the manufacturer catalog as AYM 74760-22. This three-way compression fitting is designed to branch or tee off copper tubing size (CTS) piping runs in water service and distribution applications, giving installers a reliable, no-solder connection point for tapping a new line off an existing 1" CTS main or branch line. Each of the three ports on the 5141-142 is sized to CTS dimensions, allowing consistent, straightforward assembly across all three connection points without mixing thread or IPS sizing. As a compression-style fitting, the 5141-142 is intended for applications where a mechanical, gasketed seal is preferred over soldered or threaded joints, simplifying installation and future serviceability in underground or below-grade water service work. Contractors and utility crews rely on documented, spec-sheet-backed fittings like this one to ensure a proper mechanical seal without the need for torches, flux, or solder on the jobsite, which is especially valuable when working in wet trenches or confined below-grade vaults where open flame is impractical or prohibited.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 1" CTS connections on all three ports for consistent sizing across the fitting.
- Configuration: CTS x CTS x CTS tee design allows branching off a main line without changing pipe sizing.
- Connection Type: Compression fitting design provides a mechanical, no-solder joint for faster field installation.
- Manufacturer Reference: Cataloged under AYM 74760-22, matching A.Y. McDonald's documented specification sheet for this part.
- Tee Configuration: Three-way body enables a branch connection point in water service piping runs.
- Serviceability: Mechanical compression joints allow for easier future disassembly compared to soldered connections.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Tee
- Configuration: CTS x CTS x CTS
- Trade Size: 1"
- Connection Type: Compression
- Model Reference: AYM 74760-22
Typical Applications
- Water Service Line Branching and Tapping
- Underground and Below-Grade Water Distribution Piping
- Copper Tubing Size (CTS) Pipe Connections
- Municipal and Residential Water Utility Installations
- Replacement or Repair of Existing Compression-Fitted Tee Connections
Why A.Y. McDonald?
A.Y. McDonald has long supplied waterworks professionals with fittings built for dependable field performance, and the 5141-142 compression tee continues that standard with a documented CTS x CTS x CTS configuration and published specification sheet referenced as AYM 74760-22. Choosing a cataloged, spec-sheet-backed fitting like the 5141-142 helps installers and contractors ensure the part they are installing matches the sizing and configuration required for the job, reducing the risk of mismatched connections in water service work. For utilities and contractors standardizing on a single manufacturer across a water system, having a documented reference number like AYM 74760-22 on hand simplifies reordering and inventory matching across multiple job sites and crews.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Subgroup:
- Pipe Fittings
- Department:
- Plumbing