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25576 Viega MegaPressG adapter Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 3/4'' x 1/2''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P x FPT
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 3/4'' x 1/2''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Tees
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 2.425"
- Product Height:
- 1.496"
- Product Weight:
- 0.291 lbs
- Product Width:
- 1.496"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 25576 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the P x FPT connection on the Viega MegaPressG 25576 adapter mean for installation?
One end is a press connection and the other is female pipe thread (FPT), so you press onto 3/4 inch carbon steel pipe and thread a 1/2 inch male NPT nipple, valve, or appliance connector into the other side. That makes it the transition point from a pressed gas line to any threaded component. The press side needs a MegaPress jaw and tool; the threaded side needs a gas-rated thread sealant.
2) Is the Viega 25576 adapter for gas piping or water?
MegaPressG is Viega's gas-rated press system, and model 25576 is a MegaPressG fitting in carbon steel. Use it on black iron gas piping, not on potable water lines, where you would run copper or stainless press instead.
3) What size pipe and thread does the 25576 MegaPressG adapter take?
It is a 3/4 inch x 1/2 inch adapter: the press end suits 3/4 inch carbon steel pipe, the threaded end is 1/2 inch female pipe thread. If you need a straight 3/4 inch to 3/4 inch threaded transition, this is the wrong size, it steps down.
4) Can I use the 25576 adapter to connect a gas appliance shutoff valve to a pressed black steel line?
Yes, that is the usual use. Press the 3/4 inch end onto the steel line and thread a 1/2 inch male NPT shutoff or appliance connector into the female thread. Seal the threads with a gas-approved compound or tape; the press side seals on its own sealing element and takes no sealant.
5) How much room do I need to fit the Viega 25576 in a tight joist bay or wall cavity?
The fitting measures 2.425 inches in length and 1.496 inches in both height and width, so the body itself is compact. The real clearance driver is the press tool jaw, which needs room to open around the fitting and rotate, so plan for several inches of working space around the press end rather than just the fitting footprint.
6) What does Smart Connect technology on this Viega press fitting actually do for me on the job?
Smart Connect is Viega's feature that lets an unpressed connection leak intentionally during pressure test, so you can find a joint you missed before closing up a wall or ceiling. On a gas line that is the difference between catching a skipped press at test and chasing it after drywall.
7) Is the Viega 25576 MegaPressG fitting carbon steel or stainless, and does that matter for where I run it?
Carbon steel, same as the black iron pipe it presses onto, which keeps the system metallurgically consistent and avoids galvanic issues at the joint. Carbon steel is for gas and other non-potable applications; it is not a wet or corrosive-environment fitting, and exposed runs should be protected per the job's corrosion requirements.
8) Where is the Viega 25576 press adapter made, and what is its weight for a submittal package?
Made in Germany, and the fitting weighs 0.291 lbs. Those two values cover the country-of-origin and shipping-weight lines most institutional and government submittal forms ask for.
9) What is the Viega part number and UPC for the 3/4 inch x 1/2 inch MegaPressG FPT adapter?
Viega part number 25576, UPC 691514255767. Order by 25576 to get the carbon steel MegaPressG adapter in 3/4 inch press by 1/2 inch female thread.
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