Questions and Answers for Everbilt 3/4 in. FIP Brass Tee Fitting

A:  Brass fittings corrode over time when buried do to the minerals from the ground/dirt

A:  This type of Everbilt 1/2 in. FIP Brass Tee Fitting is commonly used for natural gas and propane applications.

A:  This Everbilt 1/2 in. FIP Brass Tee Fitting is compatible with natural gas systems. Please consult a local licensed plumber to verify this fitting is code for your specific application.

A:  Yes 

A:  The Everbilt 1/2 in. FIP Brass Tee Fitting is NSF 61 and 372 certified meaning that this product meets EPA guidelines for use with potable water. NSF certification permits a weighted average lead content of up to 0.25%, so California Proposition 65 warning is required.

A:  Everbilt brass fittings contain the industry standard of less than 40% zinc content for lead free brass fittings used for potable water applications in the U.S

A:  This Tee Fitting is made in China.

A:  Stamped with a big CHINA right on the side of the casting. Very sad.

A:  Hello Aleksandr, Absolutely! Brass and copper are far superior than steel or plastic for a myriad of reasons. In fact, I ONLY use brass and copper within my own home. I have removed all steel and plastic fittings from my home and use only copper and brass. However, if this is a repair or remodel and you have other types of pipe such as galvanized steel, brass pipe and rarely even copper pipe or fittings (all with threaded ends). If you are melding old and new pipes, then be careful of having copper fittings attach directly to the steel pipes. The dissimilar metals will corrode. To safely connect copper and galvanized steel, you have two options. Since brass doesn't react with either the copper or the zinc, one method is to make sure you have a threaded female end on both the copper and the steel pipes, and then connect the two by simply inserting a short threaded brass nipple between them. Or in the case of this Tee, the steel pipe can be inserted on the two ends and either a copper or brass fitting can be attached to the tee end (or just another steel pipe). Hope this helps! Jeff in Seattle

A:  As a professional plumber yes you can use it for indoors

A:  Mine leaked. I wouldn't use them indoor or outdoors.

A:  Qualified yes - mixed with galv. promotes galvanic (battery) action.

A:  This Tee can be used for water indoor, it is lead free and has NPT threading.