Pluming Question

jpajax

Well-known member

• Nov 19, 2010

• #1

Would like to cap off or put shut off valve in the water lines going to washer. Hate to put a lot of money in crimping tool for four fittings. Has any body try ed the fitting called a Vanguard push coupling,it states that it is approved for behind wall applications. Sell them at Lowe's

 

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lwmcguir

Well-known member

• Nov 19, 2010

• #2

Have used those and one called shark as well. Both are still holding and should really never fail under normal use.

 

GOTTOYS

Well-known member

• Nov 19, 2010

• #3

I used several of the Shark Bite fittings. Got them at the Depot. They really work great for tight places......Don

 

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lwmcguir

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• Nov 19, 2010

• #4

I would use more of them if the price wasn't a bit steep. Bought the tool and it will do 3/4 for the house as well as 1/2 for the coach. Don't take many fittings to justify the tool.

 

jpajax

Well-known member

• Nov 19, 2010

• #5

Thanks I think I will give them a try. Also thought about putting low point drains in while I was in there anybody done this?

 

jnbhobe

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• Nov 19, 2010

• #6

I cut the W/D lines out completely. I was able to remove the black box in the storage compartment then cut the water lines and drain line out at the basement wall and then I pulled the drawer out of the dresser lifted up the bottom and cut out the other end. I used the plastic fittings on the water lines and Fernco caps on the drain. Gained about 6" of head room in the doorway.

 

2010augusta

Well-known member

• Nov 19, 2010

• #7

If you cap off the washer lines, do it close to the main line "Tee" so you don't create a long dead-end run that would be hard to winterize

 

jpajax

Well-known member

• Nov 19, 2010

• #8

Your right about dead head that"s when the idea of low point drain came in if it is at a low point.

 

jnbhobe

Well-known member

• Nov 19, 2010

• #9

2010augusta said:

If you cap off the washer lines, do it close to the main line "Tee" so you don't create a long dead-end run that would be hard to winterize

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Winterize Alan, How do you do that? Put it in the garage and turn up the heat.

 

jpajax

Well-known member

• Nov 19, 2010

• #10

I bet he has an eclectic blanket for it.

 

Bob&Patty

Founders of SoCal Chapter

• Nov 20, 2010

• #11

I used the ones from Lowes to remove the low point drains. About $20 for both and a hour of time. No leaks yet.

 

2010augusta

Well-known member

• Nov 20, 2010

• #12

jnphobe said:

Winterize Alan, How do you do that? Put it in the garage and turn up the heat.

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Jon, whats a Garage? I don't think our Landmark will fit in a Cyclone.

I stick to not winterizing and just camp 365. WA weather is not too cold.