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26830 Viega MegaPress Press-In Branch Connector Carbon steel, 1-1/2'' x 3/4''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P x FPT
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 1-1/2'' x 3/4''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 1.693"
- Product Height:
- 1.654"
- Product Weight:
- 0.432 lbs
- Product Width:
- 1.693"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 26830 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size pipe and branch does the Viega MegaPress 26830 branch connector take?
The MegaPress 26830 branch connector is a 1-1/2 inch by 3/4 inch fitting. The 1-1/2 inch side is the press connection that goes onto the run of carbon steel pipe, and the 3/4 inch branch is female pipe thread, so you thread your branch line into it rather than pressing it.
2) Can I take a 3/4 inch branch off an existing 1-1/2 inch steel line without cutting the pipe out?
That is exactly what the Viega 26830 is for. It is a press-in branch connector: you drill the run, set the connector over the hole and press the 1-1/2 inch collar onto the pipe, which gives you a 3/4 inch female threaded outlet without cutting a section out or rethreading the main. Good for adding a drop or a takeoff on a live system where removing pipe is not practical.
3) Is the Viega 26830 branch connector copper or steel, and what pipe does it belong on?
Carbon steel. It is made to go on carbon steel pipe systems, which is what the MegaPress line is built around. Do not put a carbon steel MegaPress fitting on copper or stainless tube; those systems use their own fitting families.
4) How much room do I need around the pipe to install the 26830 press branch connector?
The fitting body itself is small, 1.693 inches long by 1.693 inches wide and 1.654 inches high, and it weighs 0.432 lbs. The clearance that actually governs is the jaw or press ring on your tool, not the fitting, so allow for the tool swing around the run when you are working in a tight chase or against a wall.
5) Should I use a press-in branch connector or a standard press tee for a 3/4 inch takeoff?
A standard tee means cutting the run, pulling the pipe apart and making up three connections, which on an installed system usually means fighting rigid pipe back into place. The 26830 branch connector presses onto the outside of an intact 1-1/2 inch run over a drilled hole and gives you one 3/4 inch threaded outlet. Use the branch connector for retrofits and added takeoffs on existing steel; use a full tee when you are building new pipe up from scratch and can cut to length freely.
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Does the Viega 26830 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 26830 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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