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Bronze 90-degree drop-ear elbow press-to-threaded fitting

Viega

Viega 79185 ProPress 90 drop ear elbow coupling 1/2" x 3/8

SKU CH-0WEW-80YE8

A bronze press-fit elbow connects 1/2 in copper tube to 3/8 in FNPT for potable water systems

  • 90-degree drop-ear design enables secure wall mounting
  • Press-fit copper connection eliminates need for soldering tools
  • 200 psi pressure rating supports standard potable water systems
  • EPDM O-ring provides reliable seal up to 250°F
  • Bronze body resists corrosion in plumbing applications

ProPress 90° drop-ear elbow

This bronze fitting joins a 1/2 in copper tube to a 3/8 in FNPT thread using Viega ProPress press-fit technology. The drop-ear design provides secure mounting for wall or bracket installation in potable-water systems. Suitable for professional plumbers and qualified installers working on residential or light-commercial pipework.

Press-fit connection with EPDM seal

The 90° elbow uses a press-fit joint on the copper side and a female NPT thread on the other, eliminating the need for soldering or threading tools. An EPDM O-ring creates the watertight seal at the press connection. This single specification determines compatibility with the pipe and thread sizes on site.

Rated for 200 psi at 250 °F

Under sustained pressure and temperature the fitting maintains its seal up to the listed maximum operating limits. The bronze body and EPDM O-ring resist degradation in continuous hot-water service. Installers should verify that system conditions stay within these ratings for long-term reliability.

Highlights

  • 90-degree drop-ear design enables secure wall mounting
  • Press-fit copper connection eliminates need for soldering tools
  • 200 psi pressure rating supports standard potable water systems
  • EPDM O-ring provides reliable seal up to 250°F
  • Bronze body resists corrosion in plumbing applications

Specifications

BrandVIEGA PROPRESS

Questions about this item

How does the 200 psi pressure rating translate when the fitting is installed in a domestic hot-water system?

The bronze body and EPDM o-ring are rated for continuous service at up to 200 psi and 250 °F, covering typical residential hot-water pressures and temperatures.

What does the press-fit by FNPT interface mean for the tools and thread sealant I need?

Side A requires a ProPress jaw set to crimp onto 1/2 in copper tube; side B is a 3/8 in female NPT thread that accepts standard pipe dope or tape for the mating male connection.

What clearance does the 2 1/2 in overall length and drop-ear tabs need inside a stud bay?

The elbow measures 2 1/2 in end-to-end; the integral drop ears add mounting tabs that sit flat against a stud or blocking, so allow enough depth for the tabs and the press tool swing radius.

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