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79190 Viega ProPress 90° drop ear elbow Smart Connect technology Zero Lead Bronze, 1/2'' x 1/2''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P x FPT
- Country Of Origin:
- Made In Germany
- Material Type:
- Bronze
- Product Dimension:
- 1/2'' x 1/2''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Elbows
- Product Type:
- Elbow
- Product Length:
- 1.772"
- Product Height:
- 2.094"
- Product Weight:
- 0.283 lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.508"
Viega 79190 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What kind of connections does the Viega 79190 ProPress drop ear elbow have?
It's a P x FPT fitting: one 1/2 inch ProPress end that crimps onto copper tube, and one 1/2 inch female pipe thread outlet. So you press the supply side and thread a male-threaded stub-out, shower arm, or nipple into the other side. No soldering on either end.
2) Is the Viega 79190 elbow lead free for potable water?
It's a Zero Lead bronze fitting, which is what Viega calls its potable-rated bronze alloy. Body material is bronze throughout.
3) What does Smart Connect do on a ProPress fitting, and does it mean I can skip pressing a joint?
No, it's the opposite: Smart Connect is a feature of the sealing element that lets water or air leak past an unpressed connection during pressure testing, so an overlooked joint shows itself before the wall closes up. Every joint still has to be pressed with the correct jaw. The 79190 carries it on the ProPress end.
4) Will the 79190 press onto 1/2 inch copper tube, and do I need a special jaw?
The press end is sized for 1/2 inch, so it takes a standard 1/2 inch ProPress jaw or ring in a press tool. Copper tube gets cut square, deburred, marked to depth, and pressed once. The FPT side is threaded, not pressed, so that connection is made with tape or dope as usual.
5) How much room do I need in the wall cavity for this drop ear elbow?
The fitting measures 2.094 x 1.772 x 2.508 inches overall and weighs 0.283 lbs, so it drops into a standard 2x4 stud bay with the ear screwed to blocking. Lay out your blocking against those numbers if you're working in a furred-out or tight cavity.
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