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79525 Viega ProPress 90° elbow Smart Connect technology Zero Lead Bronze, 1/2'' x 1/2''
Manufacturer Resources
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:
- 1.067"
- Product Height:
- 1.579"
- Product Weight:
- 0.181 lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.307"
Viega 79525 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Viega 79525 ProPress elbow press on both ends, or does one end thread?
One end presses, one end threads. The 79525 is a P x FPT elbow: the press side goes onto 1/2 inch copper or copper tube size, and the other side is a 1/2 inch female pipe thread you can screw a male threaded nipple, valve, or stub-out into. If you need press on both ends, you want a P x P elbow instead.
2) Is the Viega 79525 elbow lead free and legal for potable drinking water?
The 79525 is made from zero lead bronze, which is what Viega uses for potable water fittings. That's the alloy distinction from standard bronze fittings, which are restricted to non-potable service in most jurisdictions.
3) What does Smart Connect on the Viega 79525 actually do for me on the job?
Smart Connect is the feature that makes an unpressed 79525 leak when you pressure test the system. A joint you missed will weep at the sealing element rather than hold and pass inspection, so you can pressurize the whole run and find the skipped press before the walls close up. It does not change how you make the press.
4) Can I use the Viega 79525 ProPress elbow with PEX or with a different brand's press tool jaws?
No on the PEX. The press end of the 79525 is sized for 1/2 inch copper tube and is pressed with ProPress jaws; it is not a PEX crimp or expansion fitting. Use a 1/2 inch ProPress jaw or ring on the press end, and a wrench on the FPT side.
5) How much room do I need to fit the Viega 79525 elbow in a tight wall cavity?
The fitting measures 1.579 x 1.067 x 2.307 inches overall and weighs 0.181 lbs. Those are the body dimensions only, so allow additional clearance around the press end for the jaw to close on the fitting.
6) Should I use a press by thread elbow like the 79525 or a press by press elbow and a separate adapter?
Use the 79525 where you have to turn 90 degrees and land on a threaded component, like a hose bibb, a threaded valve, a gauge, or a fixture stub. It does the turn and the transition in one fitting, so there's one press and one threaded joint instead of a press elbow plus a male adapter and an extra press. Where the run stays all copper, a press by press elbow is the cleaner choice since it keeps threads out of the line entirely.
7) Do I need thread sealant on the FPT side of the Viega 79525?
Yes, the threaded side is a conventional tapered pipe thread joint and needs PTFE tape or pipe dope on the male thread going into it. Only the press end is sealed by the fitting's own sealing element. Hold the fitting with a wrench on the body when you tighten so you don't torque the pressed joint.
8) What is the manufacturer part number for the Viega 1/2 inch ProPress 90 elbow with female thread, and where is it made?
Order it as Viega part 79525. It's made in Germany.
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