We have a washer hook up in our fifth-wheel. We will never use it. I would like to cut and cap the pex tubing that goes to the washer hook up. That way I do not have winterize the hook up or de winterize it every year.What is the best way to cut and cap pex tubing?

grizz272 wrote:We have a washer hook up in our fifth-wheel. We will never use it. I would like to cut and cap the pex tubing that goes to the washer hook up. That way I do not have winterize the hook up or de winterize it every year.What is the best way to cut and cap pex tubing?They have a cutter, it's like a pair of scissors. Or you can cut it with a Stanley knife. Cap it with a push in plug or a Sharkbite cap.

Try to cut it off right at a junction. If there is a 15' run of pipe to a dead end one of two things will happen: - The antifreeze won't reach much of the pipe. - If you do get antifreeze in, it will slowly leech out all season long flavoring the water.

Best way would be remove the “T” that feeds the hookup and replace with a straight coupling.

Chris Bryant wrote:Best way would be remove the “T” that feeds the hookup and replace with a straight coupling.I agree with Chris, this is the best method.Another consideration is to install a simple cutoff valve at the "T" so restoring the system would be easy. The next owner or even yourself might be appreciative of having the plumbing in place when they next need it.

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Cocky_Camper
Explorer II
Apr 25, 2019
The only was that would work is the cut the T where the line goes to the washer and replace it with a straight coupling.
grizz272
Explorer
Apr 26, 2019
I think I will try and find the T and remove it and put a straight coupler in its place. When we sale it I will connect it again.
grizz272
Explorer
May 31, 2019
The camper was at the dealer getting some work done and I mentioned I wanted to make winterizing the washer hook up easier. The dealer said no problem we can do that. The dealer dded two shot off valves in the basement for the washer hook up at no charge. I was shocked.
Corkey05
Explorer
May 31, 2019
No charge is unheard of, you must have a great smile.

But seriously, if you shut off the valves how do you drain the lines?
BarneyS
Explorer III
May 31, 2019
Corkey05 wrote:
No charge is unheard of, you must have a great smile.

But seriously, if you shut off the valves how do you drain the lines?

???? Open the valves?:B:W
Barney

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