16 mm Locking Tee Valve with 1/2-Inch Male Thread

This locking tee valve combines two opposing 16 mm tape connections with a 1/2-inch male-threaded branch. Its black tee body has blue locking nuts on the two line ends and a red wing handle above the valve. It provides a compact connection point where compatible irrigation tape meets a female-threaded supply fitting.

Check all three connections

The offered size is 16 ? 1/2-inch ? 16 mm. The two metric dimensions identify the matching tape ends; the inch dimension identifies the male-threaded branch. Check the tape fit on both sides and confirm the mating female thread before ordering. The thread standard is not specified, so establish compatibility with the actual fitting rather than relying only on the nominal half-inch size.

Arrange a tidy tape junction

The opposing locking ends allow two tape runs to leave the tee in a straight line, while the threaded branch connects at right angles. Plan the junction so the red handle remains accessible and the adjoining tape does not pull sideways on the valve. This arrangement is useful where you want a threaded connection and manual water control within the same compact fitting. Support the supply pipework independently.

Assemble and test carefully

Shut off the water supply and release pressure before installation. Start the male thread squarely in its compatible female fitting and use the sealing method appropriate to that connection. Avoid overtightening the plastic tee. Prepare the tape ends cleanly, seat them fully and tighten their locking nuts without twisting the tape.

Restore flow gradually and inspect the threaded joint and both tape connections. Check the handle operation before leaving the watering run unattended, then revisit the joints after the first irrigation cycle. Supplied as one tee valve. Tape, female fittings and sealing accessories are separate.