water line crimper
I need to replace the fitting on my waterline going to my toilet. is there a crimpimg tool I can buy to attach a new fitting to the line or can I just use hose clamps? thanks
Forum Discussion
- Watts also makes push on fittings..
- All I can say is I had a plumbing issue last week and reached out to the forum. Taking their advice, I used a "Sharkbite". It took me one minute and no leaks. May be an option
- Some hardware places 'rent/loan' tools.....you would need a PEX crimp tool
NO.....hose clamp will NOT work on PEX pipe
Sharkbite (Home Depot) Gatorbite (Lowes) has fittings that just snap on
You cut the crimp off/make sure end of PEX has a straight cut/no burrs and then just push fitting on.
Now would be a good time to install a shut-off valve so toilet can be isolated without having to secure all water to rig. - There is a crimper and crimp rings, made for this purpose. However, it would be cheaper to buy a push fitting (sharkbite), cut the tube and push it on.
The fittings are available at Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, plumbing supply stores, and most hardware stores. - I believe a sharkbite fitting should work .
