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22288 Viega ProPress tee Smart Connect technology Copper, 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x 1-1/4''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2 x P3
- Material Type:
- Copper
- Product Dimension:
- 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2'' x 1-1/4''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Tees
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 3.177"
- Product Height:
- 4.378"
- Product Weight:
- 1.631 lbs
- Product Width:
- 5.709"
- Product Material:
- Copper
Viega 22288 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What sizes does the Viega 22288 ProPress tee reduce on the branch?
The 22288 is a reducing tee: 2-1/2 inch on both run ends and 1-1/4 inch on the branch. It's copper, so it's for copper tube systems, not steel. Use it where you're taking a 1-1/4 inch branch off a 2-1/2 inch main without adding a bushing at the outlet.
2) Are all three ends of the Viega 22288 tee press connections, or is one threaded?
All three ends are press. The connection type is listed P1 x P2 x P3, meaning every outlet is a ProPress socket that takes copper tube directly. There is no threaded or sweat end on this fitting, so you press all three joints.
3) Can I use the Viega 22288 ProPress tee on PEX or steel pipe?
No. The 22288 is a copper ProPress fitting and presses onto copper tube only. For PEX you need a PureFlow fitting, and for black or galvanized steel you need a MegaPress fitting; the sealing element and press profile are not interchangeable across those systems.
4) Will a standard press tool handle the 2-1/2 inch ends on this Viega tee?
The two 2-1/2 inch ends put this fitting in Viega's large-diameter range, which uses press rings and an actuator rather than the compact jaws that cover the small sizes. The 1-1/4 inch branch is a different jaw/ring size again, so plan on tooling for both 2-1/2 inch and 1-1/4 inch before you get to the joint.
5) What does Smart Connect mean on the Viega 22288 tee, and does it change how I install it?
Smart Connect is a feature of the ProPress sealing element that lets an unpressed joint leak during pressure test, so a missed connection shows up on the test instead of after the wall is closed. It doesn't change the install: cut square, deburr, mark insertion depth, seat the tube fully, press. It does mean you should pressure test the system before concealing anything.
6) What part number do I order for the 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1-1/4 copper ProPress tee?
Order Viega part number 22288. It's the copper ProPress reducing tee in 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1-1/4, made in Germany. One model, no finish or option to specify.
7) Does the Viega 22288 tee come with the sealing element installed?
Yes, the ProPress sealing element is factory installed in each of the three sockets. Nothing to add at the bench, but inspect that each element is seated and undamaged before you insert tube, since a displaced element is the usual cause of a joint that weeps on test.
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Does the Viega 22288 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 22288 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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