Water Line Replacement

I would use PEX, but there are different grades of PEX which vary by the manufacturing process. If you want the most flexible, use PEXa. It is a little more expensive, so fewer folks use it, but it makes a big difference if you are flexing it through areas and trying to keep fittings to a minimum.
Also, keep all PEX out of the sun.

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sljkansas wrote:
ksbowman, I had a leak in my PEX plumping when I bought my 5ver. the dealer came out and cut all the pex connectors off ( I think the crimping tool at the factory was bad)and replaced them with radiator clamps (easier and cheaper for them) since then I have had to replaced them with the proper PEX clamps because the radiator clamps would loosen up. Home Depot carries the PEX clamping rings, both the ring and the pinch type, along with the crimping tool for both. I used the pinch type.

I will never buy, or rent, pex crimpers or clamps as long as there are Shark Bite fittings on the market. (you know I wouldn't lead you a stray Steve).
Dave

double posted.

ksbowman, I had a leak in my PEX plumping when I bought my 5ver. the dealer came out and cut all the pex connectors off ( I think the crimping tool at the factory was bad)and replaced them with radiator clamps (easier and cheaper for them) since then I have had to replaced them with the proper PEX clamps because the radiator clamps would loosen up. Home Depot carries the PEX clamping rings, both the ring and the pinch type, along with the crimping tool for both. I used the pinch type.

For what it is worth. Years ago when relocating a water line under the kitchen cupboard, the long handles of the crimping tool became a problem in its use due to lack of space.
Alex

ksbowman wrote:
Is there a reason a standard radiator clamp won't work? I've used PEX with the shark bite and they work great.

Sharkbite, as in quick connect? No crimp? I want to use quick connects when I clean up the mess Gulfstream left me. Cant find a reason not to...yet?

If I had to redo mine , I would go with CPVC . Cut , primer and glue . I install irrigation systems , never liked the crimp fittings .

Is there a reason a standard radiator clamp won't work? I've used PEX with the shark bite and they work great.

The die style crimpers cost about a third of what a hydraulic crimper (handled)cost. They are slower to crimp but do make a good crimp.