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26000 Viega MegaPress reducer Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 3/4'' x 1/2''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- FTG x P
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 3/4'' x 1/2''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Reducers
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 2.815"
- Product Height:
- 1.264"
- Product Weight:
- 0.276 lbs
- Product Width:
- 1.264"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 26000 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What pipe sizes does the Viega MegaPress 26000 reducer connect?
The Viega MegaPress 26000 is a 3/4 inch by 1/2 inch carbon steel reducer. The connection configuration is FTG x P, meaning one end is a fitting (male) end that inserts into another press fitting and the other is a press socket that receives pipe. Overall length is 2.815 inches, with a 1.264 inch body height and width.
2) Can I use the MegaPress 26000 on copper or PEX?
No. The 26000 is a carbon steel MegaPress fitting, made to press onto black iron and carbon steel pipe. For copper you need Viega ProPress, and for PEX you need Viega PureFlow. Putting a carbon steel press fitting on copper mismatches the sealing element and the metals.
3) What does FTG x P mean on this Viega reducer, and which end goes where?
FTG x P describes the two ends of the 26000. The FTG end is sized to slip inside the press socket of another MegaPress fitting, so it behaves like a male fitting end. The P end is a press socket that accepts 1/2 inch carbon steel pipe. That lets you step 3/4 inch down to 1/2 inch without adding a coupling.
4) Do I need a special tool to install a MegaPress carbon steel fitting?
Yes. The 26000 is pressed, not threaded or welded, so it requires a press tool with the correct MegaPress jaw or ring for the size being joined. No pipe dope, no threading, no open flame. The fitting itself ships as the fitting only, so the tool and jaws are a separate purchase.
5) What is Smart Connect on the Viega 26000 and why does it matter on a punch list?
Smart Connect is a feature of the sealing element that intentionally leaks a small amount at an unpressed connection during pressure testing. On a run with a lot of joints, it shows you the one you missed before the wall closes, rather than after.
6) Is the Viega MegaPress 26000 made in the USA?
It is made in Germany. If your project carries a domestic sourcing requirement such as a Buy American clause, that is the sourcing fact to check against before you spec it.
7) Will this carbon steel press reducer work in a tight ceiling space?
The body of the 26000 measures 1.264 inches across in both height and width with a 2.815 inch overall length, so the fitting itself is compact. The limiting factor is usually not the fitting but the press jaw, which needs clearance to open fully around the joint, so check your space against the jaw rather than the fitting dimensions.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Viega 26000 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 26000 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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