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49554 Viega PureFlow Press tee Smart Connect technology Polymer, 1'' x 1'' x 3/4''
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2 x P3
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Material Type:
- Polymer
- Product Dimension:
- 1'' x 1'' x 3/4''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Tees
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 2.937"
- Product Height:
- 1.299"
- Product Weight:
- 0.102 lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.087"
- Product Material:
- Polymer
Viega 49554 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size runs and branch does the Viega 49554 PureFlow tee have?
The Viega 49554 PureFlow press tee is a reducing tee sized 1 inch x 1 inch x 3/4 inch, so the two run ends take 1 inch PEX and the remaining port takes 3/4 inch. Use it where you need to drop a 3/4 inch branch off a 1 inch main line without adding a separate reducing coupling.
2) Do I need a special tool to install a Viega PureFlow press tee, or can I crimp it?
This is a press fitting, not a crimp or clamp fitting. Each of the three ports is a PureFlow press connection (the connection type is listed as P1 x P2 x P3), so it is made up with a Viega PureFlow press tool and the correct jaws or rings for each size, 1 inch on two ports and 3/4 inch on the third. A crimp ring tool or a stainless clamp tool will not make this joint.
3) Can I use the Viega 49554 tee on copper or CPVC pipe?
No. The three ports are PureFlow press connections intended for PEX tubing, not copper tube or CPVC. For a transition to copper or threaded pipe you need a PureFlow adapter fitting with the appropriate press-to-sweat or press-to-thread end, not this tee.
4) Is the Viega 49554 tee metal or plastic?
It is a polymer body, not brass or bronze. Polymer PureFlow fittings are commonly chosen on potable water systems where buyers want to avoid metal fittings in aggressive or acidic water. The fitting weighs 0.102 lbs and is made in the USA.
5) How much clearance do I need in a stud bay or ceiling cavity for this 1 inch PureFlow tee?
The fitting measures 2.937 inches long, 2.087 inches wide and 1.299 inches high. Allow for that plus press tool jaw swing around each port; the body itself clears a standard 2x4 stud bay easily, but the press tool is usually what drives the real working space you need.
6) What is Smart Connect on the Viega 49554 and does it change how I install it?
Smart Connect is the feature that lets an unpressed connection leak visibly during pressure testing, so a joint you missed shows up before the wall closes. It does not change the install sequence: insert the tubing fully, press each of the three ports, then pressure test and look for weeping at any port you skipped.
7) Which part number do I order for the 1 x 1 x 3/4 polymer PureFlow tee?
Order Viega part number 49554. That is the single model offered for the 1 inch x 1 inch x 3/4 inch polymer PureFlow press tee, so there is no finish or material option to specify alongside it.
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Does the Viega 49554 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 49554 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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