PEX lines

[tractors1]

Replacing the faucet in my 21 and the red & blue supply lines need to be shortened a bit. Do I need 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch fittings to splice this stuff? Local store has Shark brand.

Haven't cut the pipes yet...........

 

[Jim Bennett]

Replacing the faucet in my 21 and the red & blue supply lines need to be shortened a bit. Do I need 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch fittings to splice this stuff? Local store has Shark brand.

Haven't cut the pipes yet...........

They are 1/2" lines, Charlie. Shark bites will work fine on them.

 

[pkgman51]

.....and spend a few bucks on the PEX cutter. It makes the job easier and you get clean cuts. And....you don't know when you might need it again.

 

[Mike Lewis]

Charlie, are you replacing the bathroom lavatory faucet? I'm having problems with mine; the lines keep coming loose. I wonder if it needs replacing altogether. I don't know much about this type of plumbing.

 

[tractors1]

Charlie, are you replacing the bathroom lavatory faucet? I'm having problems with mine; the lines keep coming loose. I wonder if it needs replacing altogether. I don't know much about this type of plumbing.

Nope, replacing the other sink faucet. ETI didn't use any teflon tape on my fittings; add some to yours and that should solve the problem as it creates an interference fit with the faucet stems that hang down from the knobs. Also a better seal.