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84440 Viega MegaPress tee Smart Connect technology Carbon steel, 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 1-1/4''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2 x P3
- Material Type:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 1-1/4''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Tees
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 6.87"
- Product Height:
- 2.437"
- Product Weight:
- 2.07 lbs
- Product Width:
- 4.539"
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
Viega 84440 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What pipe sizes does the Viega 84440 MegaPress tee connect?
The Viega MegaPress tee 84440 is a reducing tee: 1-1/2 inch run on both ends with a 1-1/4 inch branch. All three ends are press connections (P1 x P2 x P3), so there is no threading or welding on any outlet.
2) Will a MegaPress tee press onto black iron pipe, or do I need copper?
MegaPress fittings are for steel pipe, and the 84440 tee body is carbon steel, matching the black steel pipe it presses onto. It is not a copper fitting; for copper tube you want a ProPress copper tee instead.
3) Can I use this tee to drop a 1-1/4 inch branch off a 1-1/2 inch main without cutting threads?
That is exactly what the 84440 does. The 1-1/2 inch run presses into the existing main and the reduced 1-1/4 inch branch takes the drop, all three joints made with a press tool. No pipe threading, no cutting oil, and no hot work permit, which is why these get specified for occupied buildings and retrofit mechanical rooms.
4) How much clearance do I need around the pipe to press this tee in a tight joist bay?
The fitting itself measures 6.87 inches long, 4.539 inches wide and 2.437 inches high, and it weighs 2.07 lbs. Add the jaw depth of your press tool on top of that at each of the three ends, since all three are press connections, so a cramped bay or a run tight to a wall is the usual reason a MegaPress joint cannot be made in place.
5) What does Smart Connect technology on the Viega 84440 tee actually do for me on an inspection?
Smart Connect is the feature designed into the sealing element so an unpressed connection leaks a visible amount during pressure test rather than holding and failing later. On a three-outlet fitting like this 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/4 tee it matters more than on a coupling, because there are three joints to miss on one fitting.
6) Is this the same part as a MegaPressG fitting for gas?
No. The 84440 is a standard MegaPress carbon steel tee. MegaPressG is the separate gas-rated line with a yellow sealing element, and the two are not interchangeable. Order the G version if the line is fuel gas.
7) Does a carbon steel press tee need anything extra if it is running in a damp mechanical room?
The 84440 body is carbon steel, not stainless or galvanized, so it is intended for closed-loop and dry-environment service and will surface rust if left wet or exposed. Keep it to the applications your spec allows carbon steel pipe in, and if the line is open to atmosphere or potable, you want the stainless MegaPress line instead.
8) Where is the Viega 84440 MegaPress tee made?
Made in Germany. For spec submittals the identifiers a reviewer will want are Viega part number 84440, carbon steel, 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/4 press tee.
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Does the Viega 84440 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 84440 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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