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78182 Viega ProPress coupling No stop Smart Connect technology Copper, 1'' x 1''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Material Type:
- Copper
- Product Dimension:
- 1'' x 1''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Couplings
- Product Type:
- Coupling
- Product Length:
- 1.5"
- Product Height:
- 1.5"
- Product Weight:
- 0.163 lbs
- Product Width:
- 1.969"
- Product Material:
- Copper
Viega 78182 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size copper tube does the Viega 78182 ProPress coupling join?
The Viega 78182 is a 1 inch by 1 inch coupling, so it joins two runs of 1 inch copper tube. Both ends are press connections (P1 x P2), not solder cups or threads.
2) What does "no stop" mean on a ProPress coupling, and when do I want one?
A no-stop coupling has no internal tube stop, so the fitting can slide freely along the pipe. That is what you use for a repair in the middle of an existing fixed run, where neither end of the pipe can be pulled apart: slide the coupling over the cut, center it, and press both ends. A coupling with a stop is the one to use on new work where you want the tube seated to a fixed depth. The 78182 is the 1 inch no-stop version.
3) Do I need to solder this Viega coupling, or is it a press fitting?
No torch, no flux, no solder. Both ends of the 78182 are pressed with a press tool and the correct 1 inch jaw. That is the reason crews use it on occupied buildings and in tight ceiling spaces where open flame is a problem.
4) Can I use the Viega 78182 coupling on PEX or steel pipe?
No. The 78182 is a copper press fitting with copper press ends, made for copper tube only. PEX and steel need their own systems, not a copper ProPress coupling.
5) What is Smart Connect technology on the Viega 78182?
Smart Connect is Viega's feature 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 1 inch coupling buried in a ceiling, that is the difference between catching it at test and catching it after drywall.
6) How much room do I need around the pipe to press a 1 inch Viega ProPress coupling?
Plan clearance off the published fitting envelope: the 78182 measures 1.5 inches in height, 1.5 inches in length and 1.969 inches in width. On top of that you need swing room for the press jaw itself, which is the real constraint in a joist bay or against a wall.
7) Is the Viega 78182 ProPress coupling made in the USA?
Yes, the 78182 coupling is made in the USA, which matters on public and institutional jobs carrying domestic-sourcing language in the spec.
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Does the Viega 78182 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 78182 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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