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26850 Viega MegaPress Press-In Branch Connector Carbon steel, 4'' x 3/4''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P x FPT
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 4'' x 3/4''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Tees
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 1.693"
- Product Height:
- 1.654"
- Product Weight:
- 0.41 lbs
- Product Width:
- 1.693"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 26850 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size pipe does the Viega MegaPress 26850 branch connector tap into, and what does the outlet take?
The MegaPress 26850 press-in branch connector is sized 4 inch by 3/4 inch: it presses onto a 4 inch carbon steel main and gives you a 3/4 inch female threaded outlet. The connection type is P x FPT, so the run side is a press joint and the branch side is threaded, no welding or threading of the main required.
2) Can I use a MegaPress press-in branch connector on copper or PEX, or is it steel only?
Steel only. The 26850 is a carbon steel press fitting made for carbon steel pipe systems. For copper you want a copper press system fitting, and for PEX a PEX branch tee. Putting a carbon steel MegaPress body on copper mixes the materials and is not what the fitting is built for.
3) Why use a press-in branch connector instead of cutting in a reducing tee?
A press-in branch connector lets you add a 3/4 inch takeoff to a 4 inch steel main without cutting the pipe out, rethreading, or welding. You drill and press the connector on, which means far less downtime on a live system and no hot work permit. A reducing tee is the better choice when the pipe is already open or you are building new runs where the joint can be made on the bench.
4) How much clearance do I need around the pipe to fit the Viega 26850?
Plan for a compact footprint: the 26850 measures 1.654 inches high, 1.693 inches long and 1.693 inches wide, and weighs 0.41 lbs. That is the body only, so you still need room for the press tool jaw to close around it, which is the real constraint in tight mechanical rooms or where the main runs close to a wall or joist.
5) Is the branch outlet on the Viega 26850 male or female thread?
Female. The outlet is a 3/4 inch FPT tap, so you thread a male nipple, valve, or gauge fitting straight into it. If your takeoff assembly ends in a female thread, add a 3/4 inch MPT nipple.
6) What is the exact part number and origin for this Viega MegaPress branch connector?
Order it as Viega MegaPress 26850, the 4 inch by 3/4 inch carbon steel press-in branch connector. It is made in Germany.
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Does the Viega 26850 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 26850 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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