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84145 Viega MegaPress coupling No stop Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 1-1/4'' x 1-1/4''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 1-1/4'' x 1-1/4''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Couplings
- Product Type:
- Slip Coupling
- Product Length:
- 4.339"
- Product Height:
- 2.205"
- Product Weight:
- 0.873 lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.205"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 84145 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does "no stop" mean on the Viega 84145 MegaPress coupling?
No stop means the coupling has no internal tube stop, so it can slide freely along the pipe. That is what lets you use it as a repair coupling: cut out a damaged section, slide the coupling fully onto one side, bring the new piece in, then center it and press both ends. A coupling with a stop can't be slid, so it only works where you can spring or spread the pipe.
2) Is the Viega 84145 a coupling or a tee?
It is a straight coupling, two ends, used to join pipe in line. It is not a branch fitting. If you need to take a branch off a 1-1/4 inch steel line, you want a MegaPress tee, not this part.
3) Is Smart Connect on this MegaPress coupling something I still have to check after pressing?
Smart Connect is a deliberate leak path in the sealing element that lets an unpressed connection weep during pressure testing, so you can find a joint you missed before closing the wall. It does not replace the press; every joint still has to be pressed with the correct 1-1/4 inch jaw and then the system pressure tested.
4) How much room do I need around the pipe to install a 1-1/4 inch MegaPress coupling?
The fitting body itself is 4.339 inches long and 2.205 inches across, so plan for that plus clearance for the press jaw to close squarely around each end. In a tight joist bay or against a wall, the jaw, not the coupling, is what sets the minimum space.
5) Do I need to thread or weld pipe to use the Viega 84145?
No. It is a press fitting on both ends, so the pipe is cut, deburred, marked for insertion depth and pressed. No threading, no cutting oil, no hot work permit. That is the main reason crews use MegaPress for steel repairs in occupied buildings.
6) How heavy is a 1-1/4 inch MegaPress coupling for estimating a hanger layout?
Each coupling weighs 0.873 lbs, so a handful adds little to a run compared with threaded or welded steel joints. Hanger spacing is driven by the pipe and contents, not the fitting.
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Does the Viega 84145 come with a warranty?
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