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98500 Viega MegaPress 45° street elbow Smart Connect technology 316 stainless steel, 3'' x 3''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- FTG x P
- Material Type:
- 316 Stainless Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 3'' x 3''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Street Elbows
- Product Type:
- Elbow
- Product Length:
- 8.843"
- Product Height:
- 4.181"
- Product Weight:
- 3.262 lbs
- Product Width:
- 6.37"
- Product Material:
- 316 stainless steel
Viega 98500 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does FTG x P mean on the Viega MegaPress 98500 45 degree elbow?
FTG x P is a street configuration: one end is a fitting-size male end (FTG) that slides into the press socket of another MegaPress fitting, and the other end is a press socket (P) that goes over 3 inch pipe. That saves you a coupling when you need to change direction right off another fitting.
2) Is the 98500 MegaPress elbow stainless or carbon steel?
316 stainless steel, not carbon. If your run is black iron or carbon steel MegaPress, this is the stainless (MegaPressG-style 316) body, which is what you want where corrosion or washdown is a concern.
3) Why use a 45 degree street elbow instead of a standard 45 on a 3 inch press run?
A street elbow puts the male fitting end directly into the next fitting's socket, so you can offset around an obstruction without adding a short nipple and a second press joint. A standard 45 with two press sockets needs a cut length of pipe between it and the adjoining fitting. Fewer joints, fewer press cycles, less room needed in a tight ceiling.
4) What is Smart Connect on this Viega press elbow and what does it change at install?
Smart Connect is a feature of the sealing element that leaves an unpressed connection detectably leaking during pressure test, so a joint you skipped shows itself before the system is closed in. It does not remove the need to press every joint, it just makes a missed one obvious.
5) Do I need a special press tool jaw for the 3 inch Viega 98500?
Yes, 3 inch MegaPress is not pressed with the same jaws as the small sizes. You will need the large-diameter press ring and actuator set rated for 3 inch MegaPress; the fitting itself ships without tooling.
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Does the Viega 98500 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 98500 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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