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25596 Viega MegaPressG adapter Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 1-1/4'' x 3/4''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P x FPT
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 1-1/4'' x 3/4''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Tees
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 3.484"
- Product Height:
- 2.205"
- Product Weight:
- 0.67 lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.205"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 25596 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What are the two connection ends on the Viega MegaPressG 25596 adapter?
The 25596 is a press by female pipe thread fitting. One end is a 1-1/4 inch MegaPressG press connection that goes onto carbon steel pipe with a press tool and jaw, the other is a 3/4 inch FPT socket you thread a male-threaded nipple, valve, or appliance connector into. No threading or welding is needed on the press side.
2) Is the Viega 25596 MegaPressG adapter rated for gas, and what pipe does it press onto?
MegaPressG is Viega's gas-rated press system, and the 25596 is a carbon steel MegaPressG fitting, so it presses onto black iron / carbon steel pipe in the 1-1/4 inch size. Do not use it on copper or stainless tube, those take a different Viega system entirely.
3) What does Smart Connect do on this Viega press adapter?
Smart Connect is the feature built into the 25596's sealing element that deliberately leaks during pressure testing if the joint was never pressed. It does not make the joint, it flags the one you missed, which is what lets a crew pressure test a run and find an unpressed connection before the wall closes.
4) How much room do I need to fit the 1-1/4 inch MegaPressG adapter in a tight bay?
The 25596 measures 3.484 inches long by 2.205 inches wide by 2.205 inches high, and weighs 0.67 lbs. That is the fitting body only. Add clearance around it for the press jaw to close fully, which is the real constraint on tight rough-ins, not the fitting envelope.
5) Does the Viega 25596 come with the sealing element installed, or do I add anything?
The press end ships with the sealing element already in the fitting, so nothing gets added at the press side. What you supply is the press tool with the correct 1-1/4 inch MegaPress jaw, a properly cut and deburred pipe end, and pipe dope or tape for the 3/4 inch FPT side.
6) Will a carbon steel press fitting corrode on an exposed or damp run?
The 25596 body is carbon steel, the same base material as the black iron pipe it presses onto, so it behaves like the rest of the line. Carbon steel fittings belong on dry gas and similar service, not in wet or buried locations without appropriate protection.
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Does the Viega 25596 come with a warranty?
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