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downtheroad
May 29, 2013Explorer
mlts22 wrote:
Please correct me if I'm wrong , but don't Shark Bite/Pro Bite/Gator Bite fittings leak after a while, especially due to vibrations and eventual O-ring failure (chlorine eats at the ring)?
I repaired a leaky toilet supply line while on the road. Used Shark-Bite fittings.
It hasn't leaked a drop in three years..They will only leak if you install them wrong or cut the tubing wrong..
Makes no sense to buy the crimp tool for just a couple of fixes.
Makes sense to buy the crimp tool if you are going to do LOTS of plumbing using Pex.
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