PPR Female Thread Tee Hydroland TW1612 — 16 mm x 1/2" for Plumbing Connections

Hydroland TW1612 is a PPR female thread tee designed for plumbing connections that combine a 16 mm polypropylene pipe run with a 1/2" female threaded branch. Made from polypropylene random copolymer (PPR), the fitting provides a transition between socket fusion PPR lines and standard threaded valves, fittings or appliances. It is intended for potable water and heating applications where a secure threaded outlet is needed alongside a continuous PPR pipeline.

Advantages

The Hydroland TW1612 tee offers corrosion-resistant PPR construction that does not scale or rust, ensuring long service life in water and heating systems. Its integrated 1/2" female thread provides a convenient, standardized connection point for valves, taps or adapters without the need for additional adapters or soldered joints. The socket ends are suitable for heat-fusion joining with 16 mm PPR pipe, creating leak-resistant joints when installed correctly.

Suitable for

• Domestic potable water distribution with 16 mm PPR piping
• Small heating circuits and radiator connections requiring a threaded branch
• Connections to valves, pressure gauges or appliances with 1/2" male threads
• Repairs or extensions where combining socket-fused PPR runs and threaded fittings is needed

Key specifications

• Material: polypropylene random copolymer (PPR)
• Pipe socket size: 16 mm (for PPR pipe, socket fusion)
• Thread type and size: female thread 1/2" (for standard male threaded fittings)
• Application: potable water and heating systems
• Connection methods: socket fusion for PPR sockets; threaded branch for screw-in fittings

How to use

Prepare the 16 mm PPR pipe by cutting squarely and cleaning the pipe end. Use an appropriate PPR fusion tool to heat the socket and pipe and complete the fusion joint according to the fusion equipment manufacturer's instructions and recommended temperatures. Wrap or seal the 1/2" male threaded fitting with suitable thread sealant (PTFE tape or liquid thread sealant) before screwing into the female branch to ensure a leak-tight connection. Allow fused joints to cool and any sealant to set before applying pressure or restoring service.

Usage recommendations

Ensure fusion is performed by a qualified installer following applicable standards and manufacturer's guidelines. Use compatible 16 mm PPR pipe and 1/2" threaded components rated for potable water or heating use, and verify operating temperature and pressure limits of the installed system.