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84285 Viega MegaPress adapter Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 1'' x 1''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P x FPT
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 1'' x 1''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Adapters
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 2.736"
- Product Height:
- 1.78"
- Product Weight:
- 0.541 lbs
- Product Width:
- 1.78"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 84285 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What kind of connection does the Viega MegaPress 84285 adapter have on each end?
The 84285 is a P x FPT adapter: one press end and one female NPT thread. The press side goes onto 1 inch carbon steel pipe with a MegaPress jaw, and the threaded side accepts a 1 inch male pipe thread, so it's the transition fitting when you need to break out of press and into threaded pipe, a valve, or a threaded nipple.
2) Will the Viega 84285 MegaPress fitting work on 1 inch black iron pipe?
Yes. MegaPress carbon steel fittings press onto black iron, Schedule 10 through Schedule 40 carbon steel pipe, and the 84285 is sized for 1 inch pipe on the press end. The fitting body itself is carbon steel, so it matches the pipe material rather than introducing a dissimilar metal at the joint.
3) What is Smart Connect on the Viega MegaPress 84285 and why does it matter on inspection?
Smart Connect is a feature of the sealing element that leaves an unpressed connection deliberately leaky during pressure test. Instead of hunting for a joint that looks fine but was never pressed, the untouched fitting shows itself immediately when the system is charged. On a run with dozens of 1 inch joints that is the difference between finding the miss at test and finding it after the ceiling closes.
4) How much space do I need to fit the Viega 84285 in a tight ceiling or chase?
Overall the adapter runs 2.736 inches long and 1.78 inches in both height and width, and it weighs 0.541 lbs. Plan clearance beyond that for the press jaw itself, which needs room to open fully around the press end.
5) Is the Viega 84285 MegaPress adapter made in the USA?
No, it is made in Germany. For procurement packages with domestic-origin requirements that matters, so flag it before you spec it into a federally funded job.
6) What part number should I order for a 1 inch MegaPress press-to-female-thread adapter?
Viega 84285. It is the 1 inch x 1 inch carbon steel MegaPress adapter with a press end and a female pipe thread. One model number covers it, so there is no size or finish option to specify.
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Does the Viega 84285 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 84285 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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