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26530 Viega MegaPress 45° elbow Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 2-1/2'' x 2-1/2''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Elbows
- Product Type:
- Elbow
- Product Length:
- 7.882"
- Product Height:
- 3.543"
- Product Weight:
- 2.83 lbs
- Product Width:
- 5.744"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 26530 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What pipe size does the Viega MegaPress 26530 45-degree elbow fit?
The MegaPress 26530 is a 2-1/2 inch by 2-1/2 inch 45 degree elbow, press on both ends (P1 x P2). It goes on 2-1/2 inch carbon steel pipe, same size in and out, so it carries the line through a 45 degree offset without a size change.
2) Is the Viega 26530 elbow threaded or does it need to be pressed?
Both ends are press connections, designated P1 x P2. There is no thread and no welding; the fitting slips over prepared pipe and is secured with a press tool jaw or ring sized for 2-1/2 inch MegaPress. If you need a threaded transition, this is the wrong fitting.
3) Can I use this MegaPress carbon steel elbow on copper tubing?
No. The 26530 is a carbon steel fitting built for carbon steel pipe. Copper lines take a copper press system, not MegaPress carbon steel. Mixing the two is a material and sealing mismatch.
4) What does Smart Connect do on this Viega elbow, and do I still need to press it?
Smart Connect is Viega's unpressed-connection feature: an unpressed joint leaks visibly during pressure testing so it gets caught before the system is charged. It is a verification aid, not a substitute for pressing. Every socket on the 26530 still has to be pressed.
5) Where is the Viega MegaPress 26530 made?
It is made in Germany. For spec submittals on institutional and government work, country of origin is often a line item, and carbon steel is the material of record for this fitting.
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Does the Viega 26530 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 26530 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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