Pex Tools & Connectors...

[JohnDar]

Might have just been locally, but Home Depot only had the compression rings and tools. I had to go to Lowe's to get crimp rings and the tool for it. But there are several online sellers to choose from.

 

[Bobby A]

Hi again Bobby
Just make sure you have access to the crimp rings where you live. By the way another Canadian source, Princess Auto, has the compression type on sale for $74.00 (ca. $)

Thanks for the info Gerry

 

[lwmcguir]

Menards carries the complete inventory in our area.

 

[Bobby A]

Menards carries the complete inventory in our area.

Good to know, thanks

 

[ArkSlim]

After reading all the posts here , I opted to get the cinch tool. Got it on ebay for about 30bucks including shipping. Should arrive in 4-5 days. According to the supplier it works with all steel crimp rings and automatically adjusts for whatever size rings your using. Have a pair of nippers that takes them off pretty good. Now if I can find a easier way to get those plastic fittings out of the connections. Any and all suggestions welcome!

 

[JohnDar]

After reading all the posts here , I opted to get the cinch tool. Got it on ebay for about 30bucks including shipping. Should arrive in 4-5 days. According to the supplier it works with all steel crimp rings and automatically adjusts for whatever size rings your using. Have a pair of nippers that takes them off pretty good. Now if I can find a easier way to get those plastic fittings out of the connections. Any and all suggestions welcome!

Yes, the cinch tool is cheaper than the compression tool. Even at the big box store. As for getting the fitting out of the connection, about the only way is to cut the tubing near the end of the fitting and then cut the tubing off the end, trying not to score the ribs where the clamp has to seat. I'd replace any plastic fitting you remove with a brass one. The plastic ones actually have smaller orifices, which adds to flow restriction.

 

[ArkSlim]

Thanks John your info. is appreciated. When I replaced the check valve on the hot water tank the threaded end of the valve broke off in the water heater tank and while working on that I broke one of the 3 plastic elbow's off in the brass conection that is one of the by-pass valves. It took a lot of time to get the threaded part of the elbow out of the by-pass valve any suggestions?

 

[Jimmyt5]

You can replace a bad PEX fitting with a Shark fitting and you don't need a tool they just push on. I have had good luck with them. Home Depot sells them, you can use on PVC,Copper, PEX.............

 

[jgilbert]

You can replace a bad PEX fitting with a Shark fitting and you don't need a tool they just push on. I have had good luck with them. Home Depot sells them, you can use on PVC,Copper, PEX.............

Jimmy,

How about a picture of these Shark fittings? Are they better than doing either of the two Pex type fittings?

Joe

 

[Jimmyt5]

I don't have a picture but you can see them at this link http://www.pexsupply.com/SharkBite-Push-Fit-Fittings-588000