Plumbright Compression Equal Tee - 28mm

The Plumbright Compression Equal Tee is used to create a secure, mechanical branch connection in a 28mm pipe system, allowing a pipe to join at a 90-degree angle to the main run.

You will need a pipe cutter, a deburring tool, and two wrenches (one to hold the fitting body, the other to turn the compression nut).

This fitting is designed for water and heating systems. It is not suitable for gas installations.

After hand-tightening, use two wrenches to tighten an additional 3/4 to 1 full turn. The exact amount can vary slightly based on pipe material, but the goal is a secure, leak-free seal without crushing the pipe.

Compression fittings are generally considered permanent once installed. While it might be possible to disassemble and reassemble, the olive (compression ring) is designed to deform and create a seal, so reusability is not guaranteed and a new olive or fitting is recommended for subsequent installations.

The fitting is fabricated in the UK to the BS EN 1254-2: 1998 standard.

Check that the pipe was cut square and deburred. Ensure the olive was correctly positioned and the compression nut was tightened sufficiently (additional 1/4 turn may be needed, but avoid overtightening which can damage the pipe or olive).

Ensure the end of the pipe is not deformed. Gently re-round the pipe end if necessary. Verify that no debris is inside the fitting body.

Ensure the threads on the fitting body and nut are clean and free from debris. Lubricating the threads lightly with a suitable pipe lubricant can help, but avoid getting lubricant on the sealing surfaces.