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Old 01-13-2018, 03:12 PM   #1
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I want to install a shutoff valve for the commode in my 2016 21'. I plan to use the Sharkbite pushon fitting but not sure what size to use. Any help out there? Thanks.
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Old 01-13-2018, 03:45 PM   #2
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I want to install a shutoff valve for the commode in my 2016 21'. I plan to use the Sharkbite pushon fitting but not sure what size to use. Any help out there? Thanks.
Someone correct me if I’m wrong but I believe all the PEX plumbing in the trailers is 1/2”.
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Old 01-13-2018, 04:34 PM   #3
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Correct, 1/2"
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Old 01-13-2018, 04:38 PM   #4
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Thanks guys.I thought it was 1/2" but wasn't positive. Go Titans!!!!!!
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Old 01-13-2018, 05:46 PM   #5
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Thanks guys.I thought it was 1/2" but wasn't positive. Go Titans!!!!!!
Good question, titanizer! I am going to do the same

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Old 01-13-2018, 05:55 PM   #6
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Good question, titanizer! I am going to do the same
That was one of my early mods. I understand that the toilet valve is prone to failure and if so, having the shutoff makes the repair easier and less immediate.

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Old 01-13-2018, 06:58 PM   #7
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I did the same but used the pex crimper, a bit of a tight squeeze on the 5.0TA.

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If you have the space for a ball valve this should work for you:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite...00LF/202270642
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Old 01-14-2018, 11:43 AM   #9
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I just used a couple of those for a shower stall mod. at home. Up between floor joists, tight spot, couldn't have gotten my pex crimper in there. They worked perfectly.

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Old 01-14-2018, 12:38 PM   #10
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What is the difference between the valve referenced by rubicon 327 and the 1/2 in. Brass Push-to-Connect Slip Ball Valve? Which should be used in the 21'?
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I believe Shark Bite is just a brand name. like Band Aid.
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What is the difference between the valve referenced by rubicon 327 and the 1/2 in. Brass Push-to-Connect Slip Ball Valve? Which should be used in the 21'?
I believe we are talking about the same thing. I linked a Sharkbite brand Brass Push-to-Connect Ball Valve.
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The difference is that you don't have to use crimp rings and a crimper in a tight space.

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