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25216 Viega MegaPressG 90° elbow Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 1-1/4'' x 1-1/4''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 1-1/4'' x 1-1/4''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Elbows
- Product Type:
- Elbow
- Product Length:
- 4.921"
- Product Height:
- 2.205"
- Product Weight:
- 1.278 lbs
- Product Width:
- 4.921"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 25216 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Viega 25216 MegaPressG elbow rated for gas lines or is it for water?
MegaPressG is Viega's gas line press system, and the 25216 is the 1-1/4 inch 90 degree elbow in that family. The carbon steel body presses onto black iron pipe. If you are piping water instead, you want plain MegaPress (non-G) carbon steel fittings, not the G version.
2) Do I need a special press tool jaw for the 1-1/4 inch MegaPressG fitting?
Yes. MegaPressG carbon steel fittings use MegaPress jaws sized to the pipe, so for the 25216 you need the 1-1/4 inch MegaPress jaw set on a compatible press tool. Copper ProPress jaws will not press this fitting.
3) What does Smart Connect technology do on this Viega elbow?
Smart Connect is the feature built into the 25216 that lets a pressed joint be identified before the system is pressurized: an unpressed connection leaks deliberately during pressure testing so the installer can find and press it. It is a verification aid, not a substitute for pressing the joint.
4) How much space do I need to allow for the 1-1/4 inch MegaPressG 90 elbow in a tight chase?
The fitting measures 4.921 inches in length and width with a height of 2.205 inches, and weighs 1.278 lbs. Allow for that envelope plus clearance for the press jaw to close fully around each socket, which usually needs more room than the fitting itself.
5) Can I press a MegaPressG elbow onto galvanized or stainless pipe?
No. The 25216 is a carbon steel fitting built for black iron (carbon steel) pipe. For stainless or copper runs you need the matching press system in that material; mixing a carbon steel body onto the wrong pipe material risks galvanic corrosion and an out-of-spec joint.
6) Is there a Buy American option for 1-1/4 inch gas press elbows?
The Viega 25216 is made in the USA, which is what institutional and government procurement normally needs for domestic-content requirements. Part number to specify is 25216.
7) Does the Viega 25216 elbow come with the sealing element installed?
MegaPressG fittings ship as a complete press fitting with the sealing element already in the socket at both ends. Nothing is threaded or soldered, so beyond cut, deburr, mark depth and press, no additional parts are needed for the joint itself.
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Does the Viega 25216 come with a warranty?
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