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28690 Viega MegaPressG tee Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 3'' x 3'' x 1-1/2''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2 x P3
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 3'' x 3'' x 1-1/2''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Tees
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 8.268"
- Product Height:
- 5.193"
- Product Weight:
- 3.753 lbs
- Product Width:
- 6.799"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 28690 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size is the Viega 28690 MegaPressG tee and is it a reducing tee?
It's a reducing tee: 3 inch x 3 inch x 1-1/2 inch. The run is 3 inch on both ends and the branch drops to 1-1/2 inch, so you can take a 1-1/2 inch takeoff off a 3 inch main without adding a bushing.
2) Is the Viega 28690 tee press-fit or threaded?
Press. All three outlets are press connections (P1 x P2 x P3), so they go on with a MegaPress jaw and press tool, no threading, no welding, and no open flame.
3) What pipe does a MegaPressG carbon steel tee press onto?
The fitting body is carbon steel and the press ends are sized for black iron pipe in the stated sizes, 3 inch on the run and 1-1/2 inch on the branch. Carbon steel press fittings go on steel pipe, not on copper or PEX, so don't try to transition with this one.
4) What does Smart Connect do on this Viega tee?
Smart Connect is the feature built into the sealing element that lets an unpressed connection leak intentionally during pressure testing, so you can find a joint you missed before the system is closed up. On a three-outlet fitting like the 28690 that matters, because it's three separate presses to remember.
5) How much clearance do I need to install a 3 inch MegaPressG tee in a joist bay or chase?
The fitting itself measures 8.268 inches long, 6.799 inches wide and 5.193 inches high, and weighs 3.753 lbs. Add room on top of that for the press jaw and the ring travel on a 3 inch press, which is the real constraint in a tight chase. For overhead work, plan on supporting the 3 inch run near the tee.
6) Can I use a MegaPressG tee on gas and on other steel pipe systems?
MegaPressG is Viega's gas-rated carbon steel press line, as distinct from standard MegaPress for non-gas steel pipe service. The 28690 is a MegaPressG fitting, so it is the version intended for fuel gas piping on black iron pipe. If the job is compressed air, hydronic or fire protection rather than gas, the standard MegaPress tee in the same 3 x 3 x 1-1/2 size is the usual pick.
7) Do I need anything else besides the tee to make the connection?
The tee ships as the fitting only, with the sealing elements already in the press outlets. You supply the pipe, a press tool with jaws or rings sized for 3 inch and 1-1/2 inch MegaPress, and properly cut and deburred pipe ends marked to insertion depth. No solder, flux, thread sealant or dies are needed.
8) What is the Viega part number and country of origin for this 3 x 3 x 1-1/2 MegaPressG tee?
Order it as Viega 28690. It's made in Germany. Distributors cross-referencing should note 28690 is the specific 3 x 3 x 1-1/2 reducing tee in the MegaPressG carbon steel line, not the full-size 3 inch tee.
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