Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) While using Pex tubing to change some plumbing, what style crimp rings are preferred? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007AGM9RO/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1LEIKT9CYCTBS&colid=2H1RCUR7HWM8I&psc=0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07594V61B/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2RIDGSSTM6B4D&colid=2H1RCUR7HWM8I&psc=0 Any suggestions for preference? Edited January 18, 2018 by Alie&Jim's Carrilite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 When I've modified plumbing in my MH I've use Sharkbite (or equivalent) fittings. Sure they're expensive, but usually I don't need more than a couple for any specific job. And I like the ability to easily take them apart and redo, if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 9 hours ago, docj said: And I like the ability to easily take them apart and redo, if necessary. I agree as plumbing is the chore that I dislike most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 53 minutes ago, Kirk Wood said: I agree as plumbing is the chore that I dislike most. I agree! Even when we had a S&B I hated plumbing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted January 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Shark bite connectors are nice, but expensive if you need to buy more than 1 or 2. I'm planning a revamp to put our filters and softener in the basement. Currently, they sit outside in a milk crate and with the weather being so unpredictable it would be nice to just plug in the heated hose and not worry about splitting a filter or the softener resin tank. Splitting a filter housing, I can easily absorb, crack the softener and those bruises aren't gonna heal to fast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLOY Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Use the crimp rings not the SS clamps. I changed our trailer over to Upunor. I had all the stuff from when I plumbed our house. Been wondering what to do with the PEX fittings I took out of the trailer. If you like I can sent you the fittings if you give me an address to send them to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Jim, either one will do what you want, but the rings will be a better connection in my opinion provided you have the correct crimper for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Use the crimp rings, not the copper bands. You only need 1 crimped, not a crimped and a bunch of inserts. You also don’t have to gauge the crimp. The crimpers are $56 at Lowe’s. I just bought a set for my daughter. Use brass fittings, not plastic. After crimping, the fitting may rotate in the tubing, this is ok. Buy the orange tubing cutter, mush better that a knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted January 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 31 minutes ago, Ronbo said: Use the crimp rings, not the copper bands. You only need 1 crimped, not a crimped and a bunch of inserts. You also don’t have to gauge the crimp. The crimpers are $56 at Lowe’s. I just bought a set for my daughter. Use brass fittings, not plastic. After crimping, the fitting may rotate in the tubing, this is ok. Buy the orange tubing cutter, mush better that a knife. Not having to gauge the crimp in confined areas is definitely a plus. I already have a nice cutter that I kept from the boat building days. The only change is that we used the Pex-Tite fittings. Easier to replace or alter a system in the future. But my supply of fittings has run out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 51 minutes ago, Ronbo said: The crimpers are $56 at Lowe’s. People are complaining that SharkBite connectors are expensive and yet it makes sense to buy a crimper that costs >$50. That would pay for ~8-10 SharkBites which is roughly what I've used in 8 years of full-timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Amazon has crimp tool and ring kits for under $30. https://www.amazon.com/Crimping-Stainless-Clamps-Sharkbite-Standards/dp/B0196DLLWM/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0zke Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Unless Lowes has changed their crimper I wouldn't buy another one. I bought one that failed shortly after purchase. It was replaced under warranty, but the replacement isn't any better. I suspect that it only has a couple more crimps left in it. I think when it dies I'll just go with SharkBite and pay whatever the job costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 I have had some on my rv that leaked a little bit. I put my crimpers on them and tightened them up. No more leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJohns Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 On 1/19/2018 at 12:04 PM, ALLOY said: Use the crimp rings not the SS clamps. I changed our trailer over to Upunor. I had all the stuff from when I plumbed our house. Been wondering what to do with the PEX fittings I took out of the trailer. If you like I can sent you the fittings if you give me an address to send them to. I agree with "use the crimp rings" I don't know what is meant by gauging. You adjust the crimper once and go crimping. Having been around plumbng a long time, I see way more copper crimp rings than stainless steel. Seems like the quicky guys use SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsRoll Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Your post was enough for me to sign up instead of just lurking. Hate the crimp rings, love the pinch clamps. Funny story. Our house had an unfinished basement and all the copper supply routed from the main, along the basement ceiling, then up through the subfloor to the various fixtures. Was doing a total remodel of the main floor living area at the time. Replacing all the fixtures and bath tub I wasn't looking forward to all the copper joint cutting and sweating new connections. Since the copper supply runs in the basement were going to be moved for a future basement finishing project I decided to cut out all the copper lines and use PEX for the first time. Planned all my supply routes, bought the tubing and crimp rings. Borrowed a friends crimper and gauge and went to work. Worked all day and finished up. Went down stairs and turned on the main. I swear almost every joint was leaking. It looked like a drivethru car wash! The gauge showed my joints had been good. Cut it all apart and replaced the crimps with the pinch clamps. Not one single drip. Good luck with your decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Jim, I have used the crimp style on our DRV and they have worked great (and are also what the factory uses on their plumbing). They can be crimped in a confined area and will not come loose. The only drawback is that you will need a cutoff wheel to get them off in the future. I do use metal fittings that can be re-used later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted January 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 I'll go with the Crimp style as that's whats already on the factory side. But I'm going to wait until after the warranty expires. We have enough of a list that I don't want to jeopardize any repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 On 1/23/2018 at 12:18 PM, LetsRoll said: Your post was enough for me to sign up instead of just lurking. Welcome! It is good to have you contributing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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