Copper M-Press Female Tee: Add a Drain Cock, Vent or Gauge (video guide)

The copper M-press female tee from MaxHeatUFH has press ends on the run and a female threaded branch. Use it to add a drain cock, air vent, pressure gauge, sensor pocket or threaded valve to a copper run.

Watch the full video and the quick version below, and download the data sheet and install manual for the exact specification.

Key facts

• Press ends on the run, female threaded branch
• Read the size as run, branch, run
• 1/2" branch on every size
• 3/4" branch option on 22 and 28mm
• Runs 15 to 54mm; 42 and 54mm box only

How to fit it

1. Seal the threaded branch the normal way. Only the tube ends are pressed
2. Cut, deburr and mark each tube
3. Push in to the mark and press both run ends with the same-size M-profile jaw
4. Check both run joints are pressed, then pressure test and check every joint

Buy it

The Copper M-Press Female Tee is available from MaxHeatUFH. Order by 12pm on a working day for next working day UK delivery. Trade customers see their trade price when logged in.

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