May 22, 2015 · Pex fittings go INSIDE the pipe. They are therefore smaller in diameter) A 3/4 pex fitting is equaly wide as a 1/2 copper fitting - this reduces the water flow. Does that mean that when I …

Apr 17, 2020 · The pex will be unaffected by the corrosiveness but the metals won't, replacing the fittings with the plastic version is probably advisable but you also want to get a comprehensive test of …

Dec 8, 2024 · The fittings are different from F1960 expansion fittings, so if you use copper rings, get the usually-cheaper fittings. I have never seen a drill attachment tool for pex.

Dec 26, 2024 · PEX-A is a solid choice for hot water systems. The expansion tool is necessary because PEX-A connections rely on expanding the tubing to insert the fitting. As the tube contracts, it creates …

Nov 27, 2020 · ASTM F1960 fittings are, in many cases, preferred over alternate fitting connections. In an F1960 connection, the installer simply uses an expansion tool to expand the PEX-a pipe and PEX …

Oct 15, 2017 · He uses Uponor fittings and he said he has to research if Uponor fittings would work with this type of PEX (seems like he would already know this wouldn't he?) It is possible that the pipe was …

Apr 15, 2024 · I am having only a 50% success rate in making 1/2" pex A connections that do not leak (out of 8 attempted connections). All the fittings are brass. I have a 100% success rate making 3/4" …

Nov 10, 2009 · 1 - The rings are the same, it does not matter which you use 2 - The same tool crimps pex or poly 3 - Uponor/Wirsbo recommends that you do not crimp their product and will not cover any …

Mar 26, 2020 · If I was a plumber and wanted to incorporate pex work, it would be uponor pex A. Uponor does use the Eco brass although I mostly used their EP 90 and tee fittings.

Sep 18, 2007 · The same size PB, copper, CPVC, PEX and galvanized can all be connected together with QEST gray plastic compression fittings, or I suspect Shark bite fittings too. I.E. 3/4" PB to 3/4" …