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84230 Viega MegaPress coupling With 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:
- Coupling
- Product Length:
- 4.339"
- Product Height:
- 2.205"
- Product Weight:
- 0.875 lbs
- Product Width:
- 2.205"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 84230 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Viega 84230 MegaPress coupling work on 1-1/4 inch black iron or carbon steel pipe?
Yes. The MegaPress 84230 is a 1-1/4 inch x 1-1/4 inch press coupling with both ends pressed onto pipe (P1 x P2 connection), and the fitting body itself is carbon steel, so it is matched to carbon steel pipe systems including black iron. Both sides press, so there is no thread cutting on the joint.
2) What does the "with stop" mean on the Viega 84230 coupling, and when would I want a coupling without one?
With stop means the coupling has an internal shoulder that sets insertion depth, so each pipe end bottoms out at the center and the two halves can't slide. That is what you want for a normal new joint. A coupling without a stop is the repair part: it slips fully over an existing pipe so you can bridge a cut or a bad section in a fixed line that cannot be pulled apart. For a 1-1/4 inch line being assembled from fresh cuts, the 84230 with stop is the correct choice.
3) Is the Viega 84230 a coupling or a tee?
It is a straight coupling, joining two 1-1/4 inch pipe ends inline. It has two press connections (P1 x P2), not three, so it does not branch a line. If you need a 1-1/4 inch branch you need a MegaPress tee instead.
4) What is Smart Connect on the Viega MegaPress 84230 and why does it matter on a punch list?
Smart Connect is a feature of the sealing element that lets an unpressed connection leak visibly during pressure test, so a missed joint shows itself instead of hiding behind drywall. On a long 1-1/4 inch carbon steel run with dozens of presses, that is the difference between finding the miss at test and finding it after the ceiling closes.
5) Do I need a sealing element or O-ring separately for the Viega 84230?
No. MegaPress press fittings come with the sealing element already installed in each press end, so the 84230 arrives ready to press onto two prepped 1-1/4 inch pipe ends. What you do supply is the press tool with the correct 1-1/4 inch MegaPress jaw or ring, plus deburring and marking of the pipe.
6) What part number do I order for the 1-1/4 inch MegaPress coupling with stop?
Order Viega part number 84230. That is the 1-1/4 inch x 1-1/4 inch carbon steel MegaPress coupling with stop.
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Does the Viega 84230 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 84230 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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