1-1/4" Copper ProPress Tee – Press Tee for Plumbing & Fire Protection Branching

The 1-1/4" Copper ProPress Tee is a premium press-to-connect fitting engineered for flame-free branching in copper plumbing and fire protection systems. Manufactured from lead-free copper and built to handle demanding pressure and temperature conditions, this tee helps streamline installation while ensuring long-term reliability.

Instead of soldering or sweating, this ProPress-style fitting uses factory-installed EPDM sealing elements that create a tight, leak-resistant seal with any compatible press tool. It’s ideal for both new construction and retrofit applications in multi-family buildings, commercial facilities, mechanical rooms, and fire riser assemblies.

Whether you're installing a potable water line, branching a fire sprinkler system, or simply trying to save labor time on large copper piping jobs, this 1-1/4" ProPress tee delivers consistent performance and total code compliance.

🔧 Key Specifications:

• Size: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" (uniform T-configuration)

• Material: Lead-free copper (ASTM B75/B88)

• Connection Type: Press (ProPress compatible)

• Sealing Element: EPDM O-ring, pre-installed

• Pressure Rating: Up to 250 PSI

• Temperature Rating: -20°F to 250°F

• Certifications:

  • NSF/ANSI 61 – for potable water

  • NSF/ANSI 372 – lead-free compliant

  • UPC/IAPMO listed

🔥 Top Use Cases:

• Potable water distribution in residential & commercial plumbing

• Branch piping in NFPA 13-compliant fire protection systems

• Retrofit and no-hot-work environments

• Water loops in pump rooms or mechanical risers

• Pipe runs in schools, hospitals, apartments, and high-rise buildings

💡 Contractor Benefits:

• 🔥 Flame-Free Installation: No soldering, torches, or burn permits needed

• 💧 Leak-Free Connections: EPDM seals deliver long-lasting reliability

• 🕒 Time-Saving: Press fitting cuts install time by up to 60%

• ✅ Code-Compliant: Meets lead-free and potable water safety standards

• 🧰 Tool-Compatible: Use with Viega®, RIDGID®, Milwaukee®, NIBCO® press tools

📦 Included in Package:

• (1) 1-1/4" Copper Press Tee

• EPDM O-rings pre-installed

• Individually bagged and press-ready