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98540 Viega MegaPress cap Smart Connect technology 316 stainless steel, 2-1/2''
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Product Specs
- Connection Type:
- P
- Material Type:
- 316 Stainless Steel
- Product Dimension:
- 2-1/2''
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Caps
- Product Type:
- Cap
- Product Length:
- 3.543"
- Product Height:
- 3.268"
- Product Weight:
- 1.206 lbs
- Product Width:
- 3.543"
- Product Material:
- 316 stainless steel
Viega 98540 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size pipe does the Viega 98540 MegaPress cap fit?
The Viega 98540 MegaPress cap is a 2-1/2 inch fitting, so it presses onto 2-1/2 inch pipe. Size is fixed on this part number, there is no other size under 98540. For other diameters you need the matching MegaPress cap for that size.
2) Is the Viega 98540 MegaPress cap stainless or carbon steel?
It is 316 stainless steel, which is the corrosion resistant grade Viega uses for MegaPressG/stainless lines rather than the zinc-nickel coated carbon steel body. If your system is carbon steel black iron, match the fitting material to the system your spec calls for.
3) What does Smart Connect technology on a MegaPress fitting actually do for me on the job?
Smart Connect is Viega's feature that intentionally leaks a small amount at an unpressed connection during pressure testing, so an installer can spot a missed press before the system is charged and the ceiling is closed. The 98540 cap carries it. It does not replace pressing, it just makes an unpressed joint visible.
4) Can I use the 98540 MegaPress cap to dead-end a line instead of threading or welding a cap on?
Yes, that is what it is for. The cap presses onto the pipe end with a press tool and the correct 2-1/2 inch jaw or ring, so you close off a stub or a future branch with no threading, no cutting oil and no hot work. That is the main reason crews choose press over welded or threaded caps on occupied buildings.
5) How much space does the Viega 98540 2-1/2 inch cap take up?
The 98540 measures 3.543 x 3.268 x 3.543 inches and weighs 1.206 lbs. Remember you also need clearance around the pipe end for the press tool jaw, which takes considerably more room than the fitting itself, so check the pocket before you commit to capping in a tight chase.
6) Do I need any extra sealing material or a gasket kit with the Viega 98540 cap?
No separate gasket or sealant is ordered with it. MegaPress fittings ship with the sealing element already in the fitting; you cut the pipe square, deburr, mark depth, seat the cap fully and press. What you do need on hand is a press tool with the right 2-1/2 inch jaw or ring for the material.
7) Is the Viega MegaPress 98540 made in the USA or imported?
Made in Germany. That matters for Buy American or domestic-preference procurement on federal and some institutional projects, so if your contract has a domestic sourcing clause, flag this part before submittal.
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Does the Viega 98540 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Viega 98540 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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