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84395 Viega MegaPress tee Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 1-1/4'' x 1-1/4'' x 1-1/4''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2 x P3
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 1-1/4'' x 1-1/4'' x 1-1/4''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Tees
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 6.457"
- Product Height:
- 2.205"
- Product Weight:
- 1.657 lbs
- Product Width:
- 4.303"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 84395 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Viega 84395 MegaPress tee press-fit or threaded?
All three outlets are press connections, shown in the spec as P1 x P2 x P3. You cut the pipe, deburr, mark insertion depth, slip the fitting on and press with a MegaPress jaw. No threading, no welding, no open flame on the pipe.
2) Can MegaPress carbon steel fittings be used on black iron gas or hydronic pipe?
The 84395 is a carbon steel fitting built for carbon steel pipe systems, which is the same family as black iron schedule pipe used on hydronic heating and compressed air lines. Match the fitting material to the pipe material: carbon steel MegaPress goes on steel pipe, not on copper or stainless. For a gas application, confirm the specific fitting series is the gas-approved version before installing.
3) What does Smart Connect technology actually do on this Viega tee?
Smart Connect is Viega's unpressed-connection feature: the sealing element is shaped so an unpressed fitting leaks deliberately during pressure testing. That turns a missed press into an obvious wet joint on test day instead of a callback after the ceiling is closed. On a three-outlet fitting like the 1-1/4 inch 84395 it matters more, because there are three presses to miss instead of two.
4) How much clearance do I need to install a 1-1/4 inch MegaPress tee in a tight ceiling?
The fitting itself measures 6.457 inches long, 4.303 inches wide and 2.205 inches high, and it weighs 1.657 lbs. Plan clearance beyond that for the press tool jaw to wrap each outlet and rotate, which is usually the limiting factor in a joist bay or against a wall, not the fitting body.
5) Should I use a press tee or a threaded tee on a steel pipe retrofit?
On an existing steel line in an occupied building, a press tee like the 84395 is the faster call: no hot work permit, no fire watch, no need to spin the pipe to thread it, and it can be made on a line you cannot rotate. Threaded or welded fittings still make sense where you need a serviceable disconnect point or where no press tool and jaw set for 1-1/4 inch is on the truck.
6) Do I need anything besides the tee itself to make the connection?
The 84395 ships as the fitting with its sealing element already installed in each of the three press sockets. What you supply is the press tool and a 1-1/4 inch MegaPress jaw, plus a pipe cutter and deburring tool. No separate gaskets, rings or thread sealant are added on the job.
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Does the Viega 84395 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 84395 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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