Leaking water hoses

[lamoz]

One of these hoses is leaking. They look like they attached via a metal pressure clip.. How do I replace them? I can un-screw the hose from the water heater but the "T" connectors appear to be permanent. Should I just cut the plastic at the leak and put a rubber hose connection instead. Looks like a b**ch to replace with same type hoses.

[beemerphile1]

Before taking anything apart, take a pair of end cutters or even side cutters and tighten the clamps.

[apr67]

I looked at shark bite connectors when I was fixing some PEX issues and elected to use the type that use a copper compression ring. I had shark bites leak because the outside of the pipe wasn't perfect. Compression fitting only care about the inside.

My suggestion would be to cut the PB pipe back, us PB to PEX adapters and then use PEX pipe and fittings.

[lamoz]

It is in fact a pre 90 Rv.. 1985 to be exact. Thanks for for the suggestions, this will be my weekend project.

[Pangaea_Ron]

It looks like polybutylene pipe from the pre-early 90's which is no longer used for domestic water piping.

I would agree with mleekamp that you should replace the pipe and fittings with PEX. Some hardware stores will loan/rent you the equipment.

[mleekamp]

Ultimately, you will need to buy PEX line (about $6 for 4 feet from Lowes or Mernards), a PEX line cutter (about $30 for generic brand), and I would reccomend "shark bite" type fittings...the line slips in, bites it, and does not leak. The shark bite type fittings (again, at local home improvement store) come in unions, 90 degree, T's, etc. The shark bite type are, to me, a bit expensive, maybe $5-6 per piece. You can invest in more expensive fittings and tools, but I've not seen the need. I