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Old 09-20-2019, 02:45 PM   #21
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I'm not sure I'd trust 'sharkbites' over the long run in a vibrating RV environment. I do believe I'd spring for the Pex crimping tool the first time I need to do a pex job and 2-3 jobs later be really happy I did.
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So the pipe turns inside the elbow if needed? good to know. As you can tell I have not worked with the plastic pipes in the Escape, but plan on installing outside shower shut off valves this fall. Something I forgot on my build sheet, my bad after 4 times??
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Old 09-20-2019, 03:58 PM   #23
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Right. Things are springy enough, and the fittings will usually rotate inside the plastic tubing. I'd invest in a piece of pex and a few cheap fittings to practice on before tearing into your Escape.

Don't forget to get a proper cutter as well. They're not that expensive and do a much better job than knifes, saws, etc.
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I'm not sure I'd trust 'sharkbites' over the long run in a vibrating RV environment. I do believe I'd spring for the Pex crimping tool the first time I need to do a pex job and 2-3 jobs later be really happy I did.
SharkBite sells all three types...the push-together (expensive, but great for an occasional project), the stainless steel clamp (relatively simple tool, doesn't seem to be too critical) and the copper rings that require a more expensive tool.

I wouldn't worry at all about the push-together type from SharkBite, but there are some fittings not available in that style, such as the swivel fittings I used to install my accumulator. Many piping systems have much more vibration and pulsation than would be encountered during RV travel.
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