McAlpine T13 1.5" Compression Ring

McAlpine T13 1½″ (38 mm) Imperial Compression Ring

Product Description

The McAlpine T13 is a precision-engineered brass compression ring tailored for imperial (inch-scale) copper pipe fittings. It creates a secure, watertight seal when used with compatible compression fittings, ensuring reliable performance in waste and pipework installations.

Key Features

• Pipe Compatibility: Designed for 1½″ imperial copper or brass pipes

• Material: High-quality brass, ensuring strength and corrosion resistance 

• Design Variants: Available with or without isolating sleeve (“T13‑ISO” version includes a blue plastic sleeve to prevent galvanic corrosion) 

• Ring Profile: Tapered compression design provides a tight seal when secured by compression nut

Advantages

• Robust Seal: Brass construction delivers dependable leak-free connections

• Anti-Corrosion Option: T13‑ISO variant protects against electrolytic action in dissimilar metal joins

• Simple to Install: Slides directly onto pipe; compression fitting completes the seal—no soldering required

• Dual Sizing: Available in both 1¼″ and 1½″ versions for imperial plumbing versatility

Recommended Applications

• Copper Pipe Joints: Ideal for waste, trap, or valve connections using compression fittings

• Plumbing Maintenance & Repair: Suitable for replacing worn or corroded compression elements

• Galvanic Corrosion Prevention: Essential when joining copper to brass or similar-metal systems

Summary

The McAlpine T13 1½″ Compression Ring is a reliable, quality brass component for isoline compression plumbing. Opt for the T13‑ISO version if you require enhanced protection against corrosion in mixed-metal installations. Its precision profile ensures durable, leak-free performance in both residential and commercial plumbing work.