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20638 Viega ProPress 90° street elbow Smart Connect technology Copper, 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2''
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P x FTG
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Material Type:
- Copper
- Product Dimension:
- 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Elbows
- Product Type:
- Elbow
- Product Length:
- 3.177"
- Product Height:
- 6.193"
- Product Weight:
- 1.955 lbs
- Product Width:
- 6.394"
- Product Material:
- Copper
Viega 20638 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does P x FTG mean on the Viega 20638 ProPress 90 degree elbow?
P x FTG means one end is a press socket that accepts 2-1/2 inch copper tube, and the other end is a fitting-end (street) male spigot sized to slip into another 2-1/2 inch press socket or copper fitting cup. That is what makes it a street elbow: you can turn a corner right off another fitting without adding a short stub of tube.
2) Will the Viega 20638 elbow press onto 2-1/2 inch type L copper?
The press socket is sized for 2-1/2 inch nominal copper tube, and the body itself is copper, so it mates with 2-1/2 inch hard copper tube. ProPress fittings in copper are made for copper tube systems, not for steel or PEX.
3) Do I need a special press jaw or ring for a 2-1/2 inch ProPress fitting?
Yes. At 2-1/2 inch, ProPress is pressed with an XL size press ring and actuator rather than the small standard jaws used up to 2 inch, so you need a press tool rated for the XL range before you can make this joint.
4) What is Smart Connect on this Viega press elbow and why does it matter on a big job?
Smart Connect is a feature of the sealing element that lets an unpressed joint leak visibly during pressure testing, so an elbow you missed shows itself before the walls close up. On a run with a lot of 2-1/2 inch joints that is the difference between finding one skipped press at test and finding it after drywall.
5) What is the Viega part number and weight for a 2-1/2 inch copper press street elbow?
Order it as Viega model 20638. Each one weighs 1.955 lbs, worth knowing if you are staging a few dozen for a riser.
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Does the Viega 20638 come with a warranty?
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