schlep1967 wrote:
There are two different types of tool and rings. Most do it yourself guys buy the cinch ring tool. Cheaper and works on all sizes. The crimp rings/tool are more expensive and you need a different tool or adapter for each size.
Sharkbite type of fittings work but if you use it often the tool and cinch rings are the way to go.
May be so but I've never had a push on fitting leak and our Bounder had the crimp on type and we had several leak.
As far as costs are concerned, our DD got quotes for repiping their house, copper with brass push on fitting vs copper soldered, almost the same. The difference is in how much they had to tear out in order to solder. Push on were faster and less repair of L&P walls.
Not all fittings are in locations that are accessible, most were installed before the finish work was done and a crimp tool can be difficult to use in the belly of a RV.
When cutting pipe, it is always advisable to have square cuts, I've been using my PVC cutters an not had a problem with the "flattening".
