ScottG wrote:Guy Roan wrote:
I am pretty sure the check valve on my hot water outlet has gone bad and want to replace it, but it appears that the pex pipe is connected to it with a banded pressure fitting.
I would like to change it out myself, but don't want to buy a special tool
Questions:
1. If I change it, would it be better to just install a shut off valve rather than the check valve, since I already have two shutoff valves for winterizing and that is all the check valve is used for?
Yes you can do that and that's how RV's used to be plumbed in the past - with multiple valves.
2. Are there fittings available for the pex so I could just cut off the pressed fitting and replace it with wrench or hand tightened ones ?
Yes, you can remove the barbed fitting you have now and just install either a sharkbite that's threaded or a traditional fitting.
Guy
