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22228 Viega ProPress tee Smart Connect technology Copper, 2'' x 1-1/2'' x 2''
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2 x P3
- Material Type:
- Copper
- Product Dimension:
- 2'' x 1-1/2'' x 2''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Tees
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 2.594"
- Product Height:
- 4.24"
- Product Weight:
- 1.528 lbs
- Product Width:
- 6.28"
- Product Material:
- Copper
Viega 22228 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size branch does the Viega 22228 ProPress tee take?
The 22228 is a reducing tee sized 2 inch x 1-1/2 inch x 2 inch. Both run ends are 2 inch press and the branch is 1-1/2 inch press, so you can pull a 1-1/2 inch takeoff off a 2 inch copper main without adding a separate bushing or reducer coupling.
2) Is the Viega 22228 tee copper or bronze, and what pipe does it press onto?
It is a copper fitting, made for copper tubing. All three ends are ProPress connections (P1 x P2 x P3), so it presses directly onto 2 inch and 1-1/2 inch copper tube with a press tool and the matching jaws. It is not a threaded or sweat fitting.
3) What does Smart Connect do on a Viega ProPress tee if I forget to press a joint?
Smart Connect is the feature built into the sealing element of the 22228 tee. An unpressed connection leaks visibly during pressure testing at low pressure, so the crew finds the missed joint before the wall closes rather than after. It does not change how the fitting is installed; every one of the three ends still has to be pressed.
4) Should I use a ProPress reducing tee or a full size tee with a reducer for a 1-1/2 inch branch off 2 inch copper?
A single reducing tee like the 22228 gives you three press joints instead of four or five, and it keeps the branch takeoff short. Running a full 2 inch tee plus a 2 x 1-1/2 reducer adds another joint to press, test and support, and it lengthens the branch. Use the full size tee only when the branch may be upsized to 2 inch later.
5) Do I need anything besides the tee itself to make the connection?
The 22228 ships as the copper tee with its sealing elements in place. You supply the press tool, a 2 inch jaw or press ring for the run ends and a 1-1/2 inch jaw for the branch, plus a proper tube cutter, deburring tool and a depth marker. No solder, flux, torch or fire watch is involved.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Viega 22228 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 22228 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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