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26855 Viega MegaPress Press-In Branch Connector Carbon steel, 6'' x 3/4''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P x FPT
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 6'' 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:
- 0.388 lbs
- Product Width:
- 1.693"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 26855 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size pipe does the Viega MegaPress 26855 branch connector tap into, and what size is the branch outlet?
The 26855 MegaPress press-in branch connector is sized 6 inch by 3/4 inch: it mounts onto 6 inch carbon steel pipe and gives you a 3/4 inch female threaded branch. Connection type is P x FPT, so the body presses onto the main and the outlet is threaded, not pressed.
2) Is the Viega 26855 for black iron gas and compressed air pipe or for potable water?
It's a carbon steel fitting, which is the family used on black steel pipe systems, so the material matches the main. Carbon steel is not a potable water material, so keep the 26855 on non-potable services. The fitting itself is a 6 inch by 3/4 inch branch connector with a 3/4 inch FPT outlet.
3) Why would I use a press-in branch connector instead of cutting the main and installing a reducing tee?
A branch connector saves you from cutting out a section of 6 inch main. You press the 26855 onto the existing pipe at the tap point and take 3/4 inch off it with a threaded outlet, instead of breaking the line, pulling it apart, and welding or threading a full 6 inch x 6 inch x 3/4 inch tee into it. On large diameter mains that is the difference between a short shutdown and a full re-pipe of that run. Use a true tee when you are building new pipe from scratch and the joint is already open.
4) How much clearance do I need around the pipe to fit the Viega 26855?
Plan the tap where you have room for a body roughly 1.693 by 1.693 by 1.654 inches plus the swing of your press tool and jaw. The fitting itself weighs 0.388 lbs, so it is light enough to hold in place single-handed while you set the tool.
5) Do I need anything besides the 26855 to finish the branch takeoff?
Two things beyond the fitting. You need a press tool with the correct MegaPress jaw for this fitting to make the connection onto the 6 inch main, and you need a 3/4 inch male threaded nipple or adapter plus sealant or tape for the FPT branch outlet. Nothing is threaded or pressed on the branch side out of the box.
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Does the Viega 26855 come with a warranty?
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