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91610 Viega MegaPress tee Smart Connect technology 316 stainless steel, 1'' x 1'' x 1''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2 x P3
- Material Type:
- 316 Stainless Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 1'' x 1'' x 1''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Tees
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 5.26"
- Product Height:
- 1.78"
- Product Weight:
- 1.014 lbs
- Product Width:
- 3.48"
- Product Material:
- 316 stainless steel
Viega 91610 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Viega 91610 MegaPress tee an equal 1 inch tee on all three ports?
Yes, the 91610 is a full-size equal tee: 1 inch by 1 inch by 1 inch, with press ends on all three outlets (P1 x P2 x P3). No reducer bushings or adapters are involved, so a 1 inch run can be branched straight off at full size.
2) What pipe material does the Viega 91610 press tee connect to?
The fitting body is 316 stainless steel, so it is matched to stainless pipe systems rather than carbon steel black pipe. Pairing a 316 stainless fitting with stainless tube keeps the joint from becoming a dissimilar-metal problem in a wet or washdown environment.
3) Will a 1 inch MegaPress stainless tee fit in a tight ceiling or wall chase?
Plan on an envelope of 5.26 inches by 3.48 inches by 1.78 inches for the 91610 tee body. The press tool jaw needs clearance around each of the three ends on top of that, so measure the chase against the fitting footprint plus jaw swing before committing to the location.
4) What does Smart Connect technology on a Viega press fitting actually do for the installer?
Smart Connect is Viega's unpressed-joint feature: an unpressed connection leaks visibly during pressure test rather than holding and failing later. On a three-outlet fitting like the 91610 tee that matters, because it is easy to press two ends and walk away from the third. Test the system and any missed press shows itself.
5) Should I use a press tee or a welded/threaded tee for a 1 inch stainless branch?
A press tee like the 91610 makes all three joints cold with a press tool, so there is no hot work permit, no cooling time, and no thread cutting or oil on a stainless line. Welding or threading still makes sense where a joint has to be field-adjusted or where spec requires a welded system, but for repair and branch work in an occupied building the press tee is the faster path on a 1 inch line.
6) Why choose 316 stainless over 304 for a press tee?
The 91610 tee is 316 stainless, the molybdenum-bearing grade that holds up better than 304 against chlorides, which is what you want around coastal air, chlorinated water, food processing washdown and de-icing salt. For a dry interior utility line 304 is usually adequate; where chlorides are present, 316 is the grade that gets specified.
7) Does the Viega 91610 tee come with the sealing element installed, or do I order it separately?
Each of the three press ends on the 91610 is a factory-assembled press connection, so the sealing element and grip ring are already in the fitting. What you still need on the job is the press tool with the correct 1 inch stainless jaw, a deburring tool, and a depth marker for the insertion check on each end.
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Does the Viega 91610 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 91610 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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