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25001 Viega MegaPressG coupling With stop Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 1/2'' x 1/2''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 1/2'' x 1/2''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Couplings
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 2.697"
- Product Height:
- 1.264"
- Product Weight:
- 0.26 lbs
- Product Width:
- 1.264"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 25001 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size pipe does the Viega 25001 MegaPressG coupling connect?
The 25001 is a 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch press coupling, so it joins two runs of 1/2 inch carbon steel pipe. Both ends are press connections (P1 x P2), meaning no threading and no welding at the joint.
2) What does "with stop" mean on a MegaPressG coupling, and when would I want one without?
With stop means there is an internal shoulder in the middle of the coupling. Each pipe end butts against it, so you get a fixed, repeatable insertion depth on both sides. That is what you want for a normal joint between two cut pipe ends. A stopless (slip) coupling has no shoulder, which lets you slide the fitting fully onto one pipe and back over a joint - the choice for repairs or closing a run where neither pipe can be moved. The 25001 is the stop version.
3) Is MegaPressG the same as regular MegaPress, or is it a gas-specific fitting?
MegaPressG is the gas-rated line. The G designation separates it from standard MegaPress, which is for non-gas applications, and the two use different sealing elements even though the pipe size and press tooling are the same family. If your drawing calls for MegaPressG, do not substitute a standard MegaPress carbon steel fitting, and vice versa.
4) Can I use the Viega 25001 on copper or PEX?
No. This is a carbon steel press fitting sized for 1/2 inch carbon steel pipe. Copper and PEX need their own fitting systems with matching sealing elements and jaws. Using a carbon steel press fitting on soft copper will not give you a sound joint.
5) What is Smart Connect on this Viega fitting and why does it matter on a gas line?
Smart Connect is a feature built into the sealing element that lets an unpressed connection leak intentionally during pressure testing, so an installer can find a fitting that was missed before the system goes into service. On a gas piping job with dozens of joints, that is the difference between catching a miss at test and finding it later. It is included on the 25001 MegaPressG coupling.
6) How much clearance do I need to install the 1/2 inch MegaPressG coupling in a tight chase?
The fitting body itself is compact: 2.697 inches long and 1.264 inches in both height and width. The limiting factor is not the coupling, it is the press tool jaw that has to close around it, so plan clearance around the jaw profile rather than the fitting outline when you are working against a wall or between close-spaced pipe runs.
7) What Viega part number should I give my supplier for a 1/2 inch MegaPressG coupling with stop?
Order Viega 25001. That is the manufacturer part number for the 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch carbon steel MegaPressG coupling with stop and Smart Connect.
8) Where is the Viega 25001 coupling made, and how heavy is it for a bulk order?
Made in Germany, and each coupling weighs 0.26 lbs. That figure is worth having when you are pricing freight on a few hundred fittings for a large gas piping package.
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Does the Viega 25001 come with a warranty?
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