13.5 mm to 9.5 mm Reducing Tee

Product Overview

The SL-72 reducing tee connects a 13.5 mm main drinking line to a smaller 9.5 mm branch line in one simple step. The long through-run carries the main flow across 5.8 cm, while the short side outlet of 2 cm drops a smaller tube off to a secondary row of nipple drinkers or a limited drinking zone. The red one-piece body makes the branch point easy to spot when the operator walks the line, and the stepped barbs hold both hose sizes without extra adapters.

This fitting is useful in houses where the nipple rows do not all run the full length of the building. Instead of cutting the main line and building a complex junction, the main hose runs straight through the tee and the extra row is fed from the branch. The stepped barbs on all three ends hold soft drinking hose firmly without extra adapters. Because the branch bore is smaller, the secondary row receives a controlled flow while the main nipples keep working at normal pressure.

Key Features and Benefits

• Built-in size reduction - steps the flow from 13.5 mm down to 9.5 mm without a separate reducer fitting.
• Straight-through main run - the hose continues in one direction with no interruption to water delivery to the main row.
• Three barbed ends - each end carries grip ridges that lock onto the inner wall of the hose once pushed home.
• Compact branch outlet - the 2 cm side stub fits short drop lines to nearby drinker rows without sagging.
• Low weight of 4 g - negligible load on the suspended line system, so support wires stay where they are.
• Clear red body - helps maintenance staff find every branch point during inspection and fault tracing.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: 13.5 mm to 9.5 mm Reducing Tee (SL-72)
• Connection type: barbed reducing tee
• Main connection: 13.5 mm through run
• Branch connection: 9.5 mm side outlet
• Overall through length: 5.8 cm
• Branch stub length: 2 cm
• Weight: 4 g per piece
• Body color: red

Materials and Quality

The tee is molded as a single piece from durable red plastic selected for long exposure to humid, dusty poultry house air. The junction transition between the larger through bore and the smaller branch bore is molded in one step, so there are no welded or glued interfaces where leaks usually start. Control pieces from each batch are checked for straight barbs, even wall thickness and correct color. The material does not rely on surface coatings, which means the red finish cannot wear off with handling and stays visible year after year.

How to Use and Maintain

Cut the main hose cleanly, push it over both through barbs until seated against the stop, and push the 9.5 mm branch hose onto the side outlet. Add hose clamps if pressure fluctuates. During the routine line flush, open the branch line and let water run through it so sediment does not collect in the smaller bore. Inspect the three joints at least once per flock and replace any tee that is cracked or shows discoloration from chemical sanitizers. When suspending the branch tube, support it near the tee so the small outlet does not carry the weight of the drop.

When the secondary row is cleaned, remember to open its far end cap so the smaller tube flushes fully; otherwise fine sediment settles in the short branch. Because the branch bore is narrow, avoid dosing systems that push particles directly into the 9.5 mm outlet. With normal clean water supplies, this tee stays trouble-free for several flocks. Distributors report these tees wear mainly at the side stub, so keeping a box of spares on hand is cheaper than stocking whole manifolds.

Applications

This reducing tee is designed for nipple drinking systems in broiler and layer houses where one main line supplies several shorter rows. It is also handy in multi-tier cages, broiler breeder houses and small farm setups where a compact branch point saves tubing and labor. It works well in houses converted from bell drinkers to nipple systems, where new short rows must tap into the existing loop.

Distributors stock this fitting to complete their 13.5 mm line ranges: alongside equal tees, elbows and end caps it gives customers everything needed to build or repair mixed-size drinking loops. Farms can also keep a box of spares for quick repairs between flocks, and export buyers often include it in mixed container orders to fill small-line assortments.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry drinking equipment and water line fittings for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this tee, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can the main hose stop at this tee and not run through?

The through-run is designed to stay continuous; closing one end would change the flow and is not recommended. Use an end cap to finish a line instead.

Q2: What size hose goes on the branch?

The side outlet is made for 9.5 mm drinking tubing, commonly used on short drop lines in poultry houses.

Q3: Is this fitting used for drinker valves directly?

No, it is a line junction fitting. Nipple drinkers are installed on the straight water line sections, not on this tee itself.

Q4: Can I mix this red tee with white fittings?

Yes, red and white fittings from the same line range are interchangeable; the color mainly helps staff identify fitting types quickly during repairs.