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path1
Explorer
Mar 23, 2014

Replacing pex water line...Any advice or hints

Have to replace water line at house and our RV has same type of pex line. I'm thinking it is just a matter of getting clamps tight. But there is usually something I don't think about until I'm actu...
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path1
Explorer
Apr 12, 2014
OK update.

Going to spend $400.00 and buy a "wirsbo" drill expander tool. Tried Lowes alum rings and no leaks until 75 psi. Got some copper "sharkbite" rings that held to about 90 psi. I don't want any metal fatigue on rings couple years from now.

Got estimate from plumber but I don't think he wants the job.

His estimate $7800.00

I think his price is combo of:
(1)He is busy and
(2)My crawl space is really a wiggle on your back space.

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