Rural Poly Compression Tee R61 Series – Equal Poly x Poly x Poly Tee for Rural Pipe, Sizes up to 2"

R61 Rural Poly Compression Tee for Branching Rural Pipe Lines

The R61 Series Rural Poly Compression Tee is an equal tee that joins three lengths of rural poly pipe at a T-junction, letting you split one water line into two. All three ends are compression connections, so the pipes are held by screw-down nuts with no glue, heat or barbs. It is made from UV resistant polypropylene for cold water use and comes in sizes from ¾" to 2" to suit everything from garden lines to farm mains.

Splitting One Line Into Two

A tee is how a single supply line becomes a network. On a farm, it lets one main from the tank or bore branch off to a second paddock trough, a house supply and a garden line. In irrigation, it splits a main into two zones or sends a branch down a new row of trees or vines. Because all three ends are the same size, water flows evenly in each direction from the junction.

Built for Rural Poly Pipe

Rural poly pipe is the common black farm and garden pipe sold in Australia, often with a coloured stripe, and its dimensions differ from metric PE pipe. Fittings for one do not reliably seal on the other, so it pays to match the tee to the pipe. This tee is sized for rural poly in inch sizes, from ¾" for smaller garden and stock lines through to 2" for main farm supply runs.

Easy to Re-Use and Re-Route

Compression joints can be undone by backing off the nut, which makes changes simple when you move a trough, extend a line or repair a damaged section. That flexibility is one of the main reasons compression tees are popular on farms and properties where water layouts change over time.

Key Features and Benefits

• Equal tee, poly x poly x poly, joins three rural poly pipes
• Compression ends with screw-down nuts, no glue or heat
• UV resistant polypropylene body for outdoor use
• For cold water irrigation, farm and garden lines
• Can be undone and reused when lines are changed
• Sizes from ¾" to 2"

Product Details

• Series: R61
• Type: Equal tee (poly x poly x poly)
• Suitable pipe: Rural poly pipe
• Material: Polypropylene
• Use: Cold water
• Sizes and codes: ¾" (R61-20), 1" (R61-25), 1¼" (R61-32), 1½" (R61-40), 2" (R61-50)

Installing a Rural Poly Tee

Turn off the water and drain the line. If you are adding the tee into an existing pipe, cut out a short section with pipe cutters so the ends are square, leaving enough room for each pipe to push fully into the fitting. Clean the pipe ends and remove any burrs. Loosen each nut a few turns, push each pipe in until it reaches the internal stop, then tighten the nuts firmly by hand and finish with a fitting spanner. Work on one side at a time and keep the pipes straight so they sit evenly. Support the tee if it carries heavy pipe, then turn the water on slowly and check all three joints before backfilling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rural poly tee used for?
It joins three rural poly pipes at a T-junction, splitting one water line into two. It is used to branch farm mains to troughs and tanks, split irrigation lines into zones and add new garden lines.

How do you connect three rural poly pipes together?
Use an equal rural poly compression tee. Push each pipe fully into one of the three ends and tighten each nut firmly, starting with the main line and then the branch.

Which tee fitting is suitable for rural poly irrigation pipe?
Use a tee made for rural poly pipe, such as this R61 rural compression tee, in the same size as your pipe. Metric compression fittings are sized differently and may not seal on rural pipe.

What is the difference between rural and metric poly fittings?
Rural poly and metric poly pipe have different outside diameters, so their fittings are not interchangeable. Check whether your pipe is rural or metric before choosing fittings.

Can I branch a smaller pipe off a larger line?
This is an equal tee, so all three ends are the same size. To branch to a smaller pipe, use a reducing tee or add a reducer to the branch.

Where can I buy rural poly fittings in Bonnyrigg?
R61 Rural Poly Compression Tees are available from BPG Supplies, with local pickup from our store in Bonnyrigg in Sydney's south-west and delivery across Australia.