A reducer tee joins a main and a smaller branch in one fitting. On polyethylene lines, it saves a reducer and two joints.
It suits farm, estate and irrigation systems. In addition, it keeps branch connections short and neat.
What is a reducer tee?
An HDPE reducer tee, or reducing tee, has a branch smaller than the main run. It takes a small service line straight off a larger main.
Because it reduces in one fitting, it avoids a separate reducer. As a result, the branch is shorter, neater and has fewer joints that could leak.
Further reading
- High-density polyethylene (HDPE) explained (Wikipedia)
- Plastic pipework materials compared (Wikipedia)
- Plastic welding and fusion joining (Wikipedia)
Key terms explained
- HDPE
- High-density polyethylene, a tough, flexible plastic used for water and gas pipes.
- PE100 and PE80
- Grades of polyethylene. PE100 is stronger, so pipes can have thinner walls for the same pressure.
- PN rating
- Pressure Nominal, the working pressure in bar, such as PN10 or PN16.
- SDR
- Standard Dimension Ratio: outside diameter divided by wall thickness. A lower SDR means a thicker, stronger wall.
- Butt fusion
- Joining two HDPE pipe ends by heating them and pressing them together.
- Compression fitting
- A fitting that seals on the pipe with a nut, split ring and rubber O-ring, with no heat needed.
Features and benefits
- Smaller branch outlet in one fitting.
- Fewer joints than a tee plus reducer.
- Compression or fusion joints.
- Corrosion-free body.
Technical specifications
| Product | Reducer tee |
|---|---|
| Material | Polyethylene or polypropylene body, depending on type |
| Outlets | Run plus smaller branch |
| Joint | Compression or fusion |
| Sizes | State the pipe OD in mm or inches when you request a quote |
| Supplier | Sparks Plumbing Experts Ltd, Nairobi |
Sizes, PN rating and joint type (compression or fusion) depend on stock. Tell us the pipe size in mm and the quantity.
Applications of a reducer tee
- Service connections. Takes a small house line off a larger main.
- Irrigation laterals. Feeds smaller laterals from a sub-main.
- Trough feeds. Supplies a trough from a farm main.
- Tap stands. Feeds a standpipe from a main.
- Gauge points. Provides a small branch for a gauge or sample tap.
- Estate plots. Feeds each plot from a distribution main.
- Greenhouse drip lines. Feeds drip headers from a larger main.
- Air valve branches. Provides a branch for an air release valve.
How to choose and install
- Give the run size first, then the branch size, in mm.
- Check both sizes against your pipe OD.
- Fit a valve on the branch.
- Support the branch so it does not strain the tee.
Why choose Sparks Plumbing Experts
- Every common pipe materialGI, PPR, PVC, HDPE, brass and stainless fittings are all stocked, so you can match any existing system.
- Common sizes in stockMost fitting types come in several sizes, from small domestic sizes up to larger mains sizes.
- Pipes, fittings and valves togetherPipes, fittings, valves, clamps and jointing products come in one order.
- Help with thread and size standardsWe help you confirm inch and millimetre sizes before you buy, which avoids return trips.
- Visit or collect in NairobiOur store is at KCB Building, Enterprise Road, in the Industrial Area, so you can see parts before you buy or collect your order.
- Quotes your wayAsk for prices by phone, WhatsApp, email or the online quote form, whichever suits you on site.
- Over 1,600 products in one placeOur catalogue covers 55 categories, so one supplier can handle most of your parts list.
- Help choosing the right partSend a nameplate photo, a drawing or the old part, and we help you match size and specification.
- Single items or project quantitiesWe price a single replacement part just as readily as a full site order.
- Supply across East AfricaWe serve customers across Kenya. We also supply buyers in Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia and South Sudan.
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Ordering from Sparks Plumbing Experts
We supply customers across Kenya. We also serve buyers in Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia and South Sudan. You can collect from our store at KCB Building, Enterprise Road, Nairobi, or ask us about delivery to your site. Send your quantities and specifications, and we will reply with prices and availability.
Request a Quote WhatsApp 0726 086 895
Frequently asked questions
How are reducer tee sizes written?
Run size first, then branch size, for example 63 x 25 mm.
What details do you need to quote HDPE reducer tees?
Tell us the size in mm or inches, the pressure rating (PN) and the quantity. A photo of the old part, a nameplate or a drawing also helps. Then call or WhatsApp 0726 086 895, or use the quote form on this page.
Do you deliver HDPE reducer tees outside Nairobi?
Yes. We supply customers across Kenya. We also serve buyers in Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia and South Sudan. Delivery or courier arrangements are agreed when you confirm the order.
How much does a HDPE reducer tee cost in Kenya?
The price depends on the size, the pressure rating and the quantity. Therefore, send your list with a quote request and we will reply with current figures.
Can HDPE reducer tees be buried?
Yes. HDPE is well suited to burial. Bed it in sand or fine soil and keep sharp stones away.
Do HDPE reducer tees resist sunlight?
Black HDPE contains carbon black, which protects it from UV. Even so, burying or shading pipe extends its life.
How do I order a reducer tee?
Give the main size and the branch size, for example 50 x 25 mm.
Can I use a reducer tee instead of a saddle?
Yes, on new work. On an existing main, a saddle avoids cutting the pipe.
Does the smaller branch reduce flow to the main?
No. It only limits the flow taken by the branch.
Where can I buy reducer tee in Kenya?
Buy it from Sparks Plumbing Experts Ltd at KCB Building, Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi. We are open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and Saturday, 9 am to 12 noon. You can also order by phone or WhatsApp on 0726 086 895. We deliver across Kenya and to Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo, Ethiopia and South Sudan.
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