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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-14-2016, 01:43 PM
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Posted By thoer
Since I already owned the crimp tool and had some...

Since I already owned the crimp tool and had some clamps left over from another job it made the decision easier. I guess I might trust the sharkbite type more in a stationary location than in our...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-14-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,673
Posted By thoer
Two things I like better about those cinch clamp...

Two things I like better about those cinch clamp type PEX rings I posted above are 1: the tool is fairly inexpensive and 2: they are much easier to grab ahold of and cut off if needed. Each clamp...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-14-2016, 12:51 PM
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Posted By thoer
Thanks for the pictures Bob. It is done quite...

Thanks for the pictures Bob. It is done quite differently than my 2010. Tim I'm going to put buying a length of that on my list when we pick up our 21
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-14-2016, 12:38 PM
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Views: 7,673
Posted By thoer
Thanks Tim. I hadn't known that that kind of...

Thanks Tim. I hadn't known that that kind of tubing existed. Does it look like it has more reinforcement threads to make up for the thinner walls?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-14-2016, 11:50 AM
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Posted By thoer
There is a PEX solid band ring on the flexible...

There is a PEX solid band ring on the flexible braided line? I wouldn't think that there would be a matching PEX band sized for that nor that it would make a good connection. Can you take a picture...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-13-2016, 08:28 PM
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Posted By thoer
New Casitas probably use PEX and the same...

New Casitas probably use PEX and the same connections - it has become pretty standard in plumbing. The PEX is supposed to be much more resistant to damage if it ever gets water frozen inside.... not...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-13-2016, 08:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,673
Posted By thoer
The crimp tools are not too expensive, I have...

The crimp tools are not too expensive, I have this one (https://www.amazon.com/Pex-Cinch-Clamp-Fastening-tool/dp/B003IJ0USC/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1471137675&sr=1-2&keywords=pex+crimping+tool). ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 08-13-2016, 08:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,673
Posted By thoer
I think what you are seeing it the crimp ring...

I think what you are seeing it the crimp ring bands used on PEX water pipes. It is pretty much the standard way to attach PEX pipes. They make special tools to cut off the bands, but I've used my...
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