SharkBite U416LF Lead-Free Push-Fit Reducing Tee, Multi-Material

SharkBite U416LF Lead-Free Push-Fit Reducing Tee, Multi-Material

The SharkBite U416LF is a lead-free push-fit reducing tee built for rough-in plumbers who need a fast, reliable branch connection without soldering, clamps, unions, or glue. This fitting is available in 3/4" and 1" run sizes (reducing down to a 1/2" branch), and it connects copper tubing, CTS CPVC, and PEX in any combination, joining all three pipe materials at the same joint. Just insert the pipe into the fitting – internal stainless steel teeth grip the pipe wall while an O-ring compresses to form a watertight seal. Fittings in this line are certified to 200 PSI and 200 degrees F (93 degrees C), making them suitable for hot and cold potable water rough-in work behind walls and under floors. Because the connection can be rotated after assembly, installers get extra flexibility when working in tight joist bays, wall cavities, or mechanical rooms where alignment is difficult with rigid connections.

Key Features

• Trade Size: Available in 3/4" x 1/2" and 1" x 1/2" reducing tee configurations for branching down to a smaller run.
• Push-Fit Connection: Instant push-fit design eliminates soldering, clamps, unions, or glue for faster installs.
• Multi-Material Compatibility: Fits copper tubing, CTS CPVC, and PEX, and connects all three types in any combination at a single fitting.
• Pressure and Temperature Rating: Certified to 200 PSI and 200 degrees F (93 degrees C) for demanding rough-in applications.
• Rotatable After Assembly: The fitting can be rotated post-installation, simplifying alignment in tight spaces.
• Reusable Design: Disassembles quickly with a simple disconnect tool, so fittings and valves can be removed, changed, and reused without cutting pipe.
• Lead-Free Construction: Manufactured to lead-free specifications for potable water plumbing systems.

Technical Specifications

• Trade Size Range: 3/4" x 1/2" and 1" x 1/2"
• Pressure Rating: 200 PSI
• Temperature Rating: 200 degrees F (93 degrees C)
• Connection Type: Push-Fit
• Compatible Pipe Types: Copper, CTS CPVC, PEX
• Packaging: 6 each
• Lead-Free: Yes

Typical Applications

• Residential and Commercial Rough-In Plumbing
• Branch Connections Between Mixed Pipe Materials
• Repairs and Retrofits in Tight Wall or Floor Cavities
• Potable Hot and Cold Water Distribution Lines
• New Construction Water Supply Rough-In

Why SharkBite?

SharkBite fittings are engineered around a push-fit system that removes soldering, clamps, unions, and glue from the rough-in process while still delivering a 200 PSI, 200 degrees F rated connection. The ability to join copper, CTS CPVC, and PEX at a single fitting, combined with a reusable, rotatable design and lead-free construction, gives plumbers and contractors a dependable, code-conscious way to speed up branch connections across a range of run sizes on the job site.