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79275 Viega ProPress adapter Smart Connect technology Zero Lead Bronze, 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P x MPT
- Material Type:
- Bronze
- Product Dimension:
- 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Adapters
- Product Type:
- Adapter
- Product Length:
- 2.122"
- Product Height:
- 2.122"
- Product Weight:
- 0.548 lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.697"
- Product Material:
- Bronze
Viega 79275 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What connection ends does the Viega 79275 ProPress adapter have?
The Viega 79275 is a press-by-male-thread adapter: one end is a 1-1/2 inch ProPress socket that crimps onto tube, the other is a 1-1/2 inch male pipe thread (MPT). Use it where you need to transition a pressed copper run into a female-threaded valve, pump port, or threaded nipple.
2) Is the Viega 79275 ProPress adapter safe for potable drinking water lines?
It is made of zero lead bronze, which is the material family used for potable water service. The bronze body also suits the hydronic and mechanical uses copper press systems commonly see.
3) What does Smart Connect do on this Viega press adapter, and does it change how I install it?
Smart Connect is Viega's unpressed-connection feature: an unpressed fitting leaks visibly during pressure test so it gets found before the wall closes. It does not change the install sequence. You still deburr, mark insertion depth, seat the tube fully in the 1-1/2 inch press socket, and crimp with the correct jaw.
4) Do I need thread sealant on the male end of the 79275, or is it press-only?
Only the press end is sealed by the crimp. The MPT end is a conventional taper thread joint and gets made up the normal way with thread sealant or PTFE tape into the mating female port.
5) How much clearance do I need around a 1-1/2 inch ProPress male adapter to get the press tool jaw on it?
The fitting itself measures 2.122 inches in height and length with a 2.697 inch width, so plan clearance around the press ring or jaw on top of that envelope. Tight against joists or in a chase, press the joint before final positioning.
6) What is the Viega part number and weight for the 1-1/2 inch ProPress male adapter?
Order it as Viega 79275. The bronze adapter weighs 0.548 lbs each, useful if you are pricing freight on a bulk fitting order.
7) Where is the Viega 79275 adapter manufactured?
Made in Germany. That matters on federal and institutional jobs where country of origin has to be documented in the submittal.
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Does the Viega 79275 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 79275 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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