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79055 Viega ProPress check valve Smart Connect technology Zero Lead Bronze, 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2
- Material Type:
- Bronze
- Product Dimension:
- 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Valves
- Product Type:
- Valve
- Product Length:
- 2.122"
- Product Height:
- 2.122"
- Product Weight:
- 0.961 lbs
- Product Width:
- 4.921"
- Product Material:
- Bronze
Viega 79055 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Viega 79055 check valve need soldering, or is it a press fit on both ends?
Both ends are ProPress, so the 79055 presses onto 1-1/2 inch copper tube with a press tool and jaw set, no torch and no solder. The connection is listed as P1 x P2, meaning press inlet and press outlet, so there is no threaded or sweat end to adapt.
2) What size copper line does the Viega 79055 ProPress check valve fit?
It is a 1-1/2 inch by 1-1/2 inch valve, so it drops into a 1-1/2 inch copper run with the same size on both sides. No reducing at the valve.
3) Does the Viega 79055 check valve have a flow direction I need to watch when installing?
Yes. A check valve only passes flow one way, so the 79055 has to go in with the arrow on the body pointing downstream. Pressed in backwards it blocks the line and the only fix on a press joint is cutting it out.
4) Can I use a ProPress bronze check valve on potable water?
The 79055 is zero lead bronze, which is the body material used for potable water service. Zero lead bronze is what keeps it suitable for drinking water lines rather than mechanical-only use.
5) What is Smart Connect on the Viega 79055 and why does it matter during pressure test?
Smart Connect is Viega's feature that leaves an unpressed fitting deliberately leaky, so when you charge the system any connection you missed weeps instead of holding pressure and hiding. On a 1-1/2 inch valve buried in a mechanical room that is the difference between finding a skipped press at test and finding it after the ceiling closes.
6) How much space do I need to fit the Viega 79055 check valve into a tight riser?
The valve measures 2.122 x 2.122 x 4.921 inches and weighs 0.961 lbs. Plan the longest figure along the pipe run and leave extra clearance around it for the press jaw to close fully, since the jaw needs room to swing around the fitting bead.
7) Is the Viega 79055 made in the USA or imported?
The 79055 is made in Germany. Worth knowing up front if you are bidding a job with domestic sourcing requirements.
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Does the Viega 79055 come with a warranty?
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