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25210 Viega MegaPress 90° elbow Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 1'' x 1''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 1'' x 1''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Elbows
- Product Type:
- Elbow
- Product Length:
- 3.961"
- Product Height:
- 1.78"
- Product Weight:
- 0.829 lbs
- Product Width:
- 3.961"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 25210 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the 25210 MegaPress elbow threaded or press-fit on the ends?
Both ends are press. The connection is listed as P1 x P2, meaning press on each side, so there is no thread to cut and no pipe dope or tape involved. If the job needs a transition to NPT thread, you need a press-by-thread adapter instead of this elbow.
2) Can I use a carbon steel MegaPress elbow on copper or PEX?
No. The 25210 is carbon steel and sized for 1 inch carbon steel pipe. Copper tube and PEX use different press systems and different outside diameters, so this fitting will not seal on either. Use a copper press fitting or a PEX fitting for those materials.
3) What does Smart Connect mean on this Viega elbow, and why does it matter during pressure testing?
Smart Connect is the feature Viega builds into the MegaPress sealing element so an unpressed connection leaks visibly during test rather than holding and failing later. On a 1 inch 25210 elbow that means you can pressurize the system and spot a joint you missed before the ceiling closes up. The joint still has to be pressed to be permanent.
4) How much space do I need to fit the 1 inch MegaPress 90 elbow in a tight chase?
The 25210 measures 3.961 inches in length and width with a height of 1.78 inches, and weighs 0.829 lbs. Allow for the press tool jaw around the fitting as well, not just the fitting footprint, since the ring has to close fully on each end for a valid press.
5) Is a press elbow or a threaded elbow better for changing direction on a 1 inch steel gas or hydronic line?
A press elbow like the 25210 is the faster option on an occupied building: no threading, no cutting oil, no flame, and the turn is made in seconds per joint once the pipe is cut and deburred. A threaded 90 is the cheaper one-off if you already have a threader set up and only have a joint or two. Press pays off on volume and in spaces where hot work is restricted. Note this fitting is carbon steel and press on both ends, so it belongs in a run that is already pressed or being converted to press.
6) Does the 25210 elbow come with the sealing element, or do I buy that separately?
The sealing element is factory-installed in each press end of the MegaPress 25210, so the elbow arrives ready to press. What you supply is the press tool with the correct 1 inch jaw, plus proper pipe cutting, deburring and marking of the insertion depth.
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Does the Viega 25210 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 25210 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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