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25240 Viega MegaPress 45° elbow Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 1'' x 1''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 1'' x 1''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Elbows
- Product Type:
- Elbow
- Product Length:
- 4.386"
- Product Height:
- 1.78"
- Product Weight:
- 0.661 lbs
- Product Width:
- 3.071"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 25240 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use a Viega MegaPress carbon steel elbow on black iron pipe instead of threading it?
That is what the 25240 is for. It is a carbon steel press fitting with press ends on both sides, so it joins 1 inch carbon steel pipe with a press tool instead of a threader. No cutting oil, no dies, no open flame, which is why it gets specified for occupied buildings and retrofit work where hot work permits are a problem.
2) Is the Viega 25240 elbow the right part for a potable water line?
No. The 25240 is a carbon steel fitting, and carbon steel is used for gas, compressed air, hydronic heating, chilled water, fire protection and industrial process piping, not potable water. For potable, use a copper or stainless press fitting instead.
3) What does Smart Connect mean on a Viega MegaPress fitting?
Smart Connect is the feature designed into the MegaPress sealing element that lets an unpressed connection leak during the system pressure test, so the installer finds the missed joint before the building is turned over. On a 45 degree elbow like the 25240 that matters on a riser or a rack run where one fitting in a long line is easy to skip.
4) How much room do I need to fit a 1 inch MegaPress 45 elbow in a tight ceiling space?
The 25240 measures 4.386 x 3.071 x 1.78 inches overall and weighs 0.661 lbs. Plan clearance beyond that footprint for the press jaw itself, which needs room to open fully around the fitting collar. In a congested ceiling, dry fit and check jaw swing before you cut the pipe.
5) Do I need a special tool to install the MegaPress 25240, or will my copper press tool work?
Carbon steel press fittings take a MegaPress jaw or ring sized for 1 inch, which is a heavier jaw than the ones used on copper press fittings. The press tool body may be the same, but the jaw is not interchangeable with a copper jaw of the same nominal size. Confirm you have the 1 inch MegaPress jaw on the truck before you cut in.
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Does the Viega 25240 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 25240 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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