Viega
Viega ProPress 2925.5 Bronze Drop Ear Elbow With Wall Plate 1/2 in
A bronze drop-ear elbow with wall plate connects 1/2 in copper tubing to 1/2 in FNPT via press-fit, rated 200 psi and 250 °F
- 90-degree drop ear elbow secures copper tubing to wall
- Press-fit connection installs without soldering or open flame
- EPDM O-ring seals potable water lines up to 200 psi
- Bronze body withstands temperatures up to 250°F
- 1/2 in press and FNPT ends join copper to threaded pipe
ProPress Bronze Drop-Ear Elbow
The Viega ProPress 2925.5 is a bronze crimp elbow designed for potable-water lines. It joins a 1/2 in copper tube on the press-fit side to a 1/2 in FNPT thread on the other. A 90 degree drop-ear profile with an integrated wall plate secures the fitting to framing, making it suitable for supply drops to fixtures or appliances. EPDM O-ring material provides the seal on the press connection.
Sustained pressure and temperature performance
The fitting is rated for a maximum operating pressure of 200 psi and a maximum operating temperature of 250 degrees F. These limits apply to continuous service in hot- or cold-water distribution. The bronze body and EPDM seal maintain integrity under prolonged thermal cycling and static pressure without the degradation seen in short-term burst tests. Installers should verify that system design stays within both ratings simultaneously.
Pre-installation checks
Confirm that the pipe is 1/2 in copper tube sized for press-fit tools and that the mating thread is 1/2 in FNPT. Ensure the wall plate can be fastened to solid blocking or studs at the planned location. Verify that the overall length of 2 1/2 in fits the available cavity and that no local code restricts bronze press fittings for the intended potable-water application.
Highlights
- 90-degree drop ear elbow secures copper tubing to wall
- Press-fit connection installs without soldering or open flame
- EPDM O-ring seals potable water lines up to 200 psi
- Bronze body withstands temperatures up to 250°F
- 1/2 in press and FNPT ends join copper to threaded pipe
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How much heat can the bronze body and EPDM seal handle in a continuously running hot-water line?
The fitting is rated for a maximum operating temperature of 250 Degrees F, so the bronze body and EPDM O-ring stay within spec in typical residential hot-water loops.
Which press tool and jaw set must I already own to make a watertight joint on the 1/2 in press-fit end?
You need a Viega ProPress-compatible press tool with the correct 1/2 in jaw or actuator for copper tube size; the press-fit end will not seal with standard crimp or expansion tools.
Will the 1/2 in FNPT thread mate cleanly with existing galvanised or brass pipe nipples I want to keep?
Yes, the 1/2 in FNPT side follows standard NPT threading, so it threads onto matching male pipe nipples of galvanised steel, brass or copper without adapters.
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