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25090 Viega MegaPress extended coupling No stop Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Tees
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 5.437"
- Product Height:
- 2.437"
- Product Weight:
- 1.278 lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.437"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 25090 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does "no stop" mean on the Viega MegaPress 25090 extended coupling?
No stop means there is no internal tube stop inside the coupling body, so the fitting slides freely along the pipe. That is what makes it a repair coupling: you can cut out a damaged section of 1-1/2 inch pipe, slide the coupling over one end, position it across the joint, and press both ends in place without having to spring the pipe apart or re-pipe the run. A coupling with a stop can only be inserted to a fixed depth on each side.
2) What pipe size and type does the Viega 25090 MegaPress coupling join?
It is a 1-1/2 inch by 1-1/2 inch carbon steel press fitting with a press connection on both ends (P1 x P2). MegaPress fittings press onto black iron and carbon steel pipe, so it is for a steel pipe run, not copper and not PEX.
3) How much length do I need between pipe ends to use a 1-1/2 inch MegaPress extended coupling?
The coupling body is 5.437 inches long overall and 2.437 inches across, so plan your cut-out and clearance around that footprint. Because it has no internal stop, the body can be slid to center over the gap, which is how the repair gets made in a fixed run. It weighs 1.278 lbs, light enough to hold in position by hand while you press.
4) What is Smart Connect technology on a Viega MegaPress fitting?
Smart Connect is Viega's feature that deliberately leaves an unpressed connection leaking slightly during pressure testing, so an installer or inspector can spot a joint that was missed before the system is closed in. On a repair coupling like the 25090, with two separate presses to make, that is the check that keeps a forgotten crimp from becoming a callback.
5) Can I use a MegaPress coupling instead of welding or threading a steel pipe repair?
That is exactly the case for it. A press repair on 1-1/2 inch carbon steel needs no hot work, no threading, and no pipe dope, which matters in occupied buildings, mechanical rooms with a hot work permit requirement, and anywhere you cannot drain and dry the area for welding. The tradeoff is the tool: you need a Viega-approved press tool with the correct 1-1/2 inch MegaPress jaw or ring, which is not supplied with the fitting.
6) Is the Viega 25090 a stainless fitting, and will it work on galvanized pipe?
The body is carbon steel, not stainless, which matches the black iron and carbon steel pipe it is meant to press onto. For stainless or galvanized systems, confirm the material of the run first, since a carbon steel fitting is specified for carbon steel pipe and mixing materials invites galvanic issues.
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