So far, other than the crimp ring fittings, these seem to be the only thing I can find locally. Due to fear of problems later on as well as being a poor planner as far as plumbing goes (since I don't have a good idea of what I'm doing), I would rather use something I can find locally.
Posted 2008-04-29 7:25 PM (#82811 - in reply to #82809) Subject: RE: "Shark Bite" fittings and Pex.....?????
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Posts: 1719 Location: PA
I had some problems with the Sea Tech connectors (the white plastic ones that work like Shark Bites) and my husband has been replacing the Sea Techs with Shark Bites. Shark Bites cost a lot more but I have heard that they are more reliable. I've only had them in a week and used them at a show. So far so good. I do know that plumbers are using them in houses.
Posted 2008-04-30 9:49 AM (#82842 - in reply to #82809) Subject: RE: "Shark Bite" fittings and Pex.....?????
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Posts: 251 Location: Holland, Tx
Well...I finally sat down last night and drew out a diagram of my plumbing plans for my trailer. I hopefully didn't screw anything up too severely. Now I just have to cross my fingers that I can find everything I need @ Home Depot today.
Posted 2008-04-30 9:59 AM (#82843 - in reply to #82809) Subject: RE: "Shark Bite" fittings and Pex.....?????
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Posts: 455 Location: Texas
I've used the push-on style Pex fittings without problem. But, I would figure how many fittings (tees, elbows, valves, etc) you are going to have. The push-on ones are really spendy and even in a trailer, it may be worth the money to buy the much cheaper crimp on fittings and splurge for the $100 crimp tool. I have a tool, and have replumbed two houses since.
Posted 2008-04-30 2:03 PM (#82855 - in reply to #82809) Subject: RE: "Shark Bite" fittings and Pex.....?????
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Posts: 77 Location: Burleson, TX
Used Pex and push-on fittings to replumb under an old house 18 months ago. NO problems even during freezing weather. Spent less for a bunch of fittings than what would have spent for crimper and crimp-on fittings. Found that Lowe's here in North Texas had a MUCH better selections of fittings than Home Depot.
Posted 2008-05-01 1:14 AM (#82888 - in reply to #82809) Subject: RE: "Shark Bite" fittings and Pex.....?????
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Posts: 2957 Location: North Carolina
Originally written by Mandi/Abby on 2008-04-29 5:37 PM
Anyone ever use them? Ever have any problems?
As with any tubing fitting... Spend the couple of bucks for a proper cutter. This will insure a square and burrless end for complete insertion into the fitting. All these type fittings seal with a rubber ring and hold the plastic tubing with metal jaws. Burrs and non square ends are issues that cause leaks by keeping the fitting from sealing around the tubing or not getting a full bite to keep it in the fitting.
Posted 2008-05-01 9:06 PM (#82952 - in reply to #82948) Subject: RE: "Shark Bite" fittings and Pex.....?????
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Posts: 2957 Location: North Carolina
Originally written by Mandi/Abby on 2008-05-01 6:57 PM
Bought the cutter. Best $10 I've ever spent. Didn't get the remover thingy. I will go back if I run into any problems.
An adjustable wrench works pretty well to release the fitting. Close the wrench lightly on the tubing at the fitting. Then pull the tubing while pushing the wrench. The wrench will push against the fitting shoulder releasing the jaws and the fitting pops free.
"Shark Bite" fittings and Pex.....?????
