Flojet 01812000C Equal Tee, 3/8" PEX
The Flojet 01812000C is a genuine push-fit equal tee for 3/8" ID PEX tubing. All three legs take 3/8" tube, pushed in and locked by hand, so a run can be branched anywhere along its length without clamps, crimps or tools.
Branching is where a tubing system either stays tidy or turns into a nest. A tee put in at the right place lets you feed a second outlet from an existing run with a short spur, instead of taking another full-length line back to the manifold. On a boat or a vehicle, where every extra metre of tubing is another metre to route, support and eventually chase for leaks, that matters more than it does in a building.
The practical points are the same as for any push-fit joint, and they are worth taking seriously on a tee because there are three of them in one fitting. Cut each tube square and clean with no burr, push each fully home until it seats, and pull gently on each to confirm it has locked before the system sees pressure. Support the tubing near the fitting so the tee is not carrying the weight of three water-filled runs.
Key Features
- Genuine Flojet (Xylem) plumbing fitting — part of the quick-connect system
- Equal 3/8" ID PEX push-fit connections on all three legs
- Branches a run anywhere without returning to a manifold
- Keeps the system tidy, with less tubing to route, support and inspect
- Assembles by hand — no clamps, crimps or special tools
Applications
- Fresh water plumbing systems built in 3/8" PEX tubing
- Adding a branch to an existing run for a new outlet or appliance
- Feeding two fixtures from a single supply line
- System modifications and refits in confined spaces
- Marine, RV and mobile potable water systems
Specifications
- Brand: Flojet (Xylem)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 01812000C
- Part Type: Push-fit equal tee
- Connections: 3/8" ID PEX push-fit, three legs
- Condition: New
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will branching a line reduce pressure at the outlets?
Only when both branches are drawing at once, and then it is the pump’s capacity rather than the tee that decides the outcome. For fixtures that are rarely used simultaneously, a tee is entirely reasonable.
Q: Where is the best place to put a tee?
Somewhere reachable, and on a straight supported section rather than in the middle of a bend. A fitting you can see is a fitting you can check, and it is the ones behind panelling that are found only by the water they have released.
Q: Can I tee off with a smaller tube on the branch?
You would need a reducing tee rather than this equal one. Pushing undersized tube into a fitting sized for 3/8" will not seal reliably, however snug it feels.
Q: How do I cap an unused leg?
Use a proper push-fit plug for the tubing size. A length of tube with a blocked end is not a substitute, because the joint at the tee is still live and the blanked-off tube can trap stagnant water.
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