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25071 Viega MegaPressG extended coupling No 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:
- 3.823"
- Product Height:
- 1.264"
- Product Weight:
- 0.348 lbs
- Product Width:
- 1.264"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 25071 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size pipe does the Viega MegaPressG 25071 extended coupling press onto?
The 25071 is a 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch coupling, so it joins two runs of 1/2 inch pipe. Both ends are press connections (P1 x P2). It is carbon steel, which is what MegaPressG is built for on black iron gas piping.
2) What does "no stop" mean on the Viega 25071 coupling, and when would I use it instead of a standard coupling?
No stop means there is no internal tube stop between the two press sockets, so the fitting can slide freely along the pipe. That is what you want for a repair: cut out the bad section, slide the coupling over one end, bring the new piece in, then position the coupling and press both ends. A standard stop coupling butts each pipe end against a shoulder, which is fine for new work but no help when both pipe ends are fixed in place. The 25071 is the 1/2 inch extended version, 3.823 inches long overall, giving extra body length to span the cut.
3) Will the Viega 25071 coupling work on copper or PEX?
No. It is a carbon steel press fitting sized for 1/2 inch carbon steel (black iron) pipe. For copper you need a copper press system fitting, and for PEX a PureFlow style fitting. Pressing a carbon steel fitting onto copper or plastic tube is not a valid joint.
4) Is the Viega 25071 the same as a MegaPress coupling, or is MegaPressG different?
MegaPressG is the gas-rated line of Viega's carbon steel press system, and the 25071 is a MegaPressG fitting. Both press onto the same black iron pipe, but the sealing element differs by line, so do not treat a MegaPress fitting and a MegaPressG fitting as interchangeable on a gas run. Order MegaPressG for fuel gas work.
5) What is Smart Connect on this Viega carbon steel press coupling?
Smart Connect is the feature Viega builds into the sealing element so an unpressed connection leaks detectably during pressure testing instead of passing as sound. On a 1/2 inch gas repair where the coupling slides, that matters, because a no-stop coupling has two joints to press and it is easy to walk away from one. The 25071 carries Smart Connect on both press ends.
6) How much room do I need around the pipe to press the Viega 25071 in place?
Plan clearance for the fitting body plus the press jaw. The coupling itself is 3.823 inches long and 1.264 inches across in both height and width, so the body is compact, but the jaw that closes on each socket needs working space on both sides of the pipe. In tight joist bays or against a wall, check the jaw swing before you cut the pipe.
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Does the Viega 25071 come with a warranty?
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