Tee Pipe Fittings

Tee pipe fittings let you take a branch from an existing pipe run without changing to a different fitting shape. In this range you can compare equal tees for three matching connections, reducing tees where the branch or run changes size, and selected female tee patterns when you need to introduce a threaded connection. That makes the collection useful for installers and competent DIY customers working on plumbing or heating pipework who want to match the branch properly rather than make do with the nearest size.

The main choice is the relationship between the two run connections and the branch. Equal tees keep all three connections the same stated size, while reducing tees are used where one connection differs. It is worth checking all three sizes in the order given by the manufacturer, because one visible dimension does not tell you the full tee size. In this collection you will find common small-bore options such as 10mm, 15mm and 22mm, along with larger end feed tees and reducing combinations for more substantial pipework layouts.

Jointing method makes a practical difference on site. Compression tees use nuts and olives to form a mechanical joint and are often the sensible choice where future access or dismantling may matter. End feed and solder ring tees create permanent soldered joints, with solder ring fittings including solder within the fitting. Press tees are also permanent and suit jobs using compatible press tooling. None of these systems is automatically the right one for every job. The best match depends on the existing pipework, available tools, working space and whether the finished joint needs to remain serviceable.

Material and finish can narrow the choice further. This collection includes copper and brass tee fittings, plus selected chrome plated compression options where the fitting may remain visible on exposed pipework. You will also see both equal and reducing layouts across different connection systems, so it is easier to stay with the jointing method you already use rather than changing your whole approach to create one branch.

Before ordering, check the pipe material, all three connection sizes, the jointing method and the access around each leg of the tee, as tight spaces can affect tool positioning and installation sequence. Where you already know the connection system you need, you can browse Compression Fittings, End Feed Fittings or Solder Ring Fittings to narrow the choice quickly and get the branch set up properly first time.