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โOct-18-2014 10:58 PM
Chris Bryant wrote:
Those fittings have been around for years- mostly residential use, though. You put the collar on the pipe, insert a tool that expands the pipe, put the fitting in, and the pipe contracts around it. One brand is ProPex.
The bad cone washer is an issue with all of those fittings though- no matter the brand. When ever anyone buys a new faucet from us, I always throw in a couple of new washers.
โOct-18-2014 10:48 PM
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โOct-17-2014 07:48 PM
Mountianeer wrote:mlts22 wrote:
There are posts on the Airstream forums about sharkbite/gatorbite leak horror stories due to the fact they rely on a single O-ring to keep water in. I'd highly recommend going with Flair-It. Installs/removes by hand, but it uses the surface of the PEX pipe to create/maintain the seal instead of one piece of rubber which will erode.
Supposedly there are sharkbite/gatorbite/probite types that have multiple O-rings to help fix this, but I've not found a link or name.
New TT for me and DW. She wanted a new faucet in the bathroom. Bought one at Lowe's yesterday. 10 minute job turned into 2 hours of knuckle busting frustration when I couldn't get the hot water PEX line o-ring to seat on the faucet connection. I think/hope/pray I finally got it set but I don't have a lot of confidence in this. My first experience with these PEX O-rings. I must say I don't have a lot of confidence moving forward.
One day I'll learn to leave well enough alone...one day.
โOct-17-2014 05:57 AM
mlts22 wrote:
There are posts on the Airstream forums about sharkbite/gatorbite leak horror stories due to the fact they rely on a single O-ring to keep water in. I'd highly recommend going with Flair-It. Installs/removes by hand, but it uses the surface of the PEX pipe to create/maintain the seal instead of one piece of rubber which will erode.
Supposedly there are sharkbite/gatorbite/probite types that have multiple O-rings to help fix this, but I've not found a link or name.
โOct-07-2014 09:12 PM
mlts22 wrote:
There are posts on the Airstream forums about sharkbite/gatorbite leak horror stories due to the fact they rely on a single O-ring to keep water in. I'd highly recommend going with Flair-It. Installs/removes by hand, but it uses the surface of the PEX pipe to create/maintain the seal instead of one piece of rubber which will erode.
Supposedly there are sharkbite/gatorbite/probite types that have multiple O-rings to help fix this, but I've not found a link or name.
Oh, the pictured fittings are Uponor ProPex expanding fittings, and are viewed by some as the top of the line method for plumbing. The expansion tool is expensive, but they have a very good reputation for longevity. Of course, the only way to get those off is destructively.
โOct-07-2014 08:27 PM
โOct-07-2014 02:13 PM
smkettner wrote:
I don't know that fitting but I would cut it off and use sharkbite or gatorbite fittings.
โOct-07-2014 12:10 PM
WyoTraveler wrote:
Home Depot carries both types of Pex fittings. Sharkbite easier to use and cheaper tools. I paid about $15 for the sharkbite tool.
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