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26865 Viega MegaPress Press-In Branch Connector Carbon steel, 2'' x 3/4''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P x FPT
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 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:
- 0.452 lbs
- Product Width:
- 1.693"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 26865 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size pipe does the Viega MegaPress 26865 branch connector fit, and what size is the outlet?
The MegaPress 26865 press-in branch connector is a 2 inch by 3/4 inch fitting: it presses onto 2 inch carbon steel pipe and gives you a 3/4 inch female threaded (FPT) branch outlet. Connection type is P x FPT, so one end is pressed and the branch is threaded.
2) Can I use the Viega 26865 MegaPress fitting on copper or PEX?
No. The 26865 is a carbon steel press fitting intended for carbon steel pipe systems. Copper lines need a copper press system (ProPress) and PEX needs a PEX fitting, so this is the wrong part for either.
3) Do I have to cut and rethread the 2 inch pipe to add a 3/4 inch branch with this Viega connector?
No cutting out a section or threading is needed. The MegaPress 26865 is a press-in branch connector: you drill the 2 inch carbon steel main, set the connector over the hole and press it, which gives you a 3/4 inch FPT takeoff without breaking the run apart. That is the reason to use it over a threaded or welded tee on existing pipe.
4) How much clearance do I need around the pipe to press the Viega 26865 branch connector?
The fitting body itself measures 1.693 inches long by 1.693 inches wide with a height of 1.654 inches, so plan clearance for that footprint plus room for the press jaw to close around it. In tight ceiling or wall cavities the jaw swing, not the fitting, is usually the limiting factor.
5) What do I need to connect to the 3/4 inch side of the Viega MegaPress branch connector?
The branch is a 3/4 inch female pipe thread, so you finish it with a male-threaded nipple, male adapter, or a 3/4 inch MPT press or threaded transition fitting plus thread sealant. Nothing threaded is included with the connector.
6) Is the Viega 26865 a standard tee or something different?
It is a branch connector, not a conventional tee. A tee is installed in a cut line with three connections; the 26865 mounts onto the outside of an intact 2 inch carbon steel main and adds a 3/4 inch threaded branch. Use a tee on new pipe you are assembling, and this connector when you are tapping a run that is already in place.
7) How heavy is the Viega 26865 press-in branch connector for stocking a service van?
Each 26865 connector weighs 0.452 lbs, so a box of them is easy to carry on a truck alongside the press tool and jaws.
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Does the Viega 26865 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 26865 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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