Bronze Compression Fittings

For copper, brass, black or galvanized pipe repair

When you need unusual or hard to locate fittings, we at PlumbingSupply.com® are pleased to offer a great selection. Dresser fittings are useful yet hard to find fittings, and we offer them in Bronze for copper, brass, black or galvanized pipe repair. When soldering is undesirable or not possible, a dresser fitting can often do the job effectively, with good results. Need more fittings? Many different types and sizes can be found starting on our fittings index page.


Prop 65 warning
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: These products contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. For more information.
(California law requires this warning to be given to customers in the State of California.)

Items with lead are NOT for use in potable water systems and are only for industrial non-drinking water applications

Bronze Compression Couplings

bronze compression couplingShown: 3/4" IPS / 1" Nom. CTS Compression Coupling
Bronze compression coupling features:
  • Quickly and effectively repair water pipes
  • Repairs galvanized, copper or brass piping
  • EPDM durable rubber gaskets
  • Bronze coated brass bodies and nuts
  • Simply installed by sliding nut over pipe, slide gasket on, then insert pipe into the coupling body and tighten the nuts - view example of installation
  • Broken piping can be repaired where there is limited space
  • Compression fittings must be restrained on both ends
  • Rated for maximum 125 PSI
  • Not for potable water, unless specified
  • Do not use for hot water, steam, oxygen, petroleum or similar explosive or combustible liquids or gases

Short Couplings
3" overall length - For Potable Water

IPS & CTS Size Maximum Gap Price & Quantity
1/2" & 3/4" Nom. 1" $18.20 Enter a quantity and
3/4" & 1" Nom. 1-1/4" $19.75 Enter a quantity and

Not sure what size piping you have? View our copper conversion chart below or view our iron pipe sizing guide.


Long Couplings

IPS & CTS Size Maximum Gap Overall Length NOT for Potable Water
Price & Quantity
For Potable Water
Price & Quantity
3/8" & 1/2" Nom. 3" 4-1/2" $5.76 $17.49 Enter a quantity and
1/2" & 3/4" Nom. 3" 4-1/2" $6.47 $12.77 Enter a quantity and
3/4" & 1" Nom. 3" 5" $33.39 Enter a quantity and
1" & 1-1/4" Nom. 3" 5" $42.29 Enter a quantity and
1-1/4" & 1-1/2" Nom. 2-3/4" 5" $37.15 Enter a quantity and
1-1/2" IPS ONLY 2-3/4" 5" $39.59 Enter a quantity and
2" Nom. ONLY 2-3/4" 5" $62.15 Enter a quantity and
2" IPS ONLY 2-3/4" 5" $45.54 Enter a quantity and

Bronze Compression Tee's

bronze compression tee fittingShown: 3/4" IPS / 1" Nom. CTS x 1/2" FIPS Compression Tee
Bronze compression Tee features:
  • Quickly and effectively add a branch to water pipes when threading or soldering is not an option
  • Add a line to galvanized, copper or brass piping
  • EPDM durable rubber gaskets
  • Bronze coated brass bodies and nuts
  • Simply installed by sliding nut over pipe, slide gasket on, then insert pipe into the coupling body and tighten the nuts - view example of installation
  • Broken piping can be repaired where there is limited space
  • Compression fittings must be restrained on both ends
  • Rated for maximum 125 PSI
  • Not for potable water
  • Do not use on hot water, steam, oxygen, petroleum or similar explosive or combustible mediums

Bronze Compression Tees

IPS & CTS Size Outlet Size Maximum Gap Overall Length Price & Quantity
3/8" & 1/2" Nom. 1/2" FIPS 1-5/8" 3-1/4" $6.23 Enter a quantity and
1/2" & 3/4" Nom. 1/2" FIPS 1-5/8" 3-1/4" $6.94 Enter a quantity and
1/2" & 3/4" Nom. 3/4" FIPS 1-5/8" 3-1/4" $7.31 Enter a quantity and
3/4" & 1" Nom. 1/2" FIPS 1-5/8" 3-1/4" $9.04 Enter a quantity and

Bronze Compression Fittings Related Items

Copper Tube Conversion Table
Nominal Size To O.D. Size
Nominal Inside Pipe Size O.D. Of Pipe
1/8" 1/4"
1/4" 3/8"
3/8" 1/2"
1/2" 5/8"
3/4" 7/8"
1" 1-1/8"
1-1/4" 1-3/8"
1-1/2" 1-5/8"
2" 2-1/8"
Frequently Asked Questions

Q. "What do you mean when you say the pipe must be restrained?"
A. Unlike threaded fittings, compression fittings can seal properly but still slip out of position as a result of internal pressure forces on a pipe. The compression joints provide a positive seal but do not restrain pipe from thrusts and movement under pressure. Proper installation of a compression joint requires blocking and/or strapping of the pipe to prevent any movement.

Q. "When are these sorts of fittings used?"
A. Compression couplings and tees (also known as "Dresser" fittings) are designed to be used for quick connections, system modifications or repairs. Most commonly these are used for repairing sections of old galvanized pipe where it's too difficult to thread the pipe ends. Some municipalities have regulations about where and when bronze compression fittings can be used, so double check with your local inspector.

Q. "Why are some of these fittings, valves, and nipples not for potable water?"
A. Starting January 1st of 2010, California and Vermont enacted new low lead laws. Effective January 2014, our U.S. Congress also passed the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act (public law P.L. 111-380) which revised the Safe Drinking Water Act definition of "lead free" to mean 0.25% or less (weighted average) in pipes and fixture fittings used for potable water. Before then these top quality brass products were legal for potable water and used throughout the world and actually contain much less lead than products manufactured before the 1980's.

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