What is the advantage of PEX pinch clamp vs. crimp rings?
The advantages I can see over the crimp style are: A single tool can work with multiple PEX sizes That single tool is cheaper than a single-size crimp tool (~$40 vs ~$80) The tool grabs and pinches the …
plumbing - Why not double up on PEX cinch clamps? - Home …
2 I'm looking to replace some copper pipe with PEX. The online debate seems heated, although local plumbers I've talked to seem indifferent about the particulars, just praising PEX in general vs. copper. …
plumbing - What's the advantage of PEX crimp/clamp over the …
Jun 11, 2015 · 2 It seems the ease and reliability and no water pressure loss of the expansion connections makes them far superior to the alternative. So besides slightly cheaper materials cost …
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May 1, 2023 · Should I re-do this cinched PEX connection? Ask Question Asked 2 years, 8 months ago Modified 2 years, 8 months ago
PEX: Is it worth replacing crimps with push connections?
But when it comes to actual performance and reliability, the push-to-connect fittings are not better than crimp connections in any way of which I'm aware. I've never seen a professional use a push-to …
Can polyalloy (plastic) pex fittings be used with both styles of ...
Mar 10, 2018 · 4 Some pex fittings are made of a type of durable plastic known as polyalloy. Examples: These fittings appear to be plastic equivalents of their brass counterparts. In general is it permissible …
Why are Pex cinch clamps breaking? - Home Improvement Stack …
Dec 15, 2017 · 1 I used Pex cinch clamps on my baseboard hot water heating and system. The system is about 7 years old. I have had 2 different clamps break and the water dripped on my floor. Are the …
plumbing - How crooked can you crimp pex rings? - Home …
Jun 25, 2019 · It's my first time working with pex. I added some Pex B to my existing Viega cold water line and used copper crimp rings with the appropriate tool. All of my crimps were checked with a …
Can I use clamp rings and PEX-B fittings on Pex-A tubing?
Jul 8, 2024 · I understand that expansion rings on PEX-A fittings would be best, but the tools to apply them cost hundreds of dollars, and I already have experience and tools for working with PEX-B …
plumbing - Any differences between Apollo PEX-B and Sharkbite PEX-B ...
Aug 27, 2019 · I noticed that near me, HD carries Apollo PEX-B and Lowe's sells Sharkbite PEX-B. Are there any differences between these two in terms of flexibility, durability, etc?