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98440 Viega MegaPress tee Smart Connect technology 316 stainless steel, 3'' x 3'' x 3''
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P1 x P2 x P3
- Country Of Origin:
- Made in Germany
- Material Type:
- 316 Stainless Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 3'' x 3'' x 3''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Tees
- Product Type:
- Tee
- Product Length:
- 9.764"
- Product Height:
- 4.181"
- Product Weight:
- 4.977 lbs
- Product Width:
- 6.913"
Viega 98440 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What kind of connections does the Viega 98440 MegaPress tee have - are they threaded or press?
All three outlets are press connections (P1 x P2 x P3), so the tee is installed with a MegaPress press tool and jaw or ring sized for 3 inch. There is no thread and no welding. If you need to transition to threaded pipe, you press a separate adapter onto one leg.
2) How much room do I need to fit a 3 inch MegaPress stainless tee in a tight ceiling space?
Plan around the fitting envelope: 9.764 inches long, 6.913 inches wide and 4.181 inches high. Add clearance beyond that for the press jaw to close around each outlet, since a 3 inch jaw or ring swings well past the fitting body. In a congested ceiling, dry-fit and check jaw swing before you commit the hanger locations.
3) What is Smart Connect on a Viega MegaPress fitting and why does it matter on install?
Smart Connect is Viega's unpressed-connection feature: an unpressed fitting leaks during pressure testing so you find the joint you missed before the system goes into service. On a 3 inch branch buried in a ceiling that is the difference between catching it at test and catching it after the drywall is up.
4) Should I use a press tee like the Viega 98440 or weld a 3 inch stainless branch?
Press makes sense where you cannot get a hot work permit, where the run is occupied or in a ceiling, or where you want the branch in and tested the same day. Welding still wins where the spec calls for a welded joint or where service conditions exceed what a press seal is approved for. The 98440 covers the press route on 316 stainless at 3 inch, all three outlets press.
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Does the Viega 98440 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 98440 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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