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Brand isnt really important, more than the size. All PEX fittings on the coaches are 1/2 inch.
You can get them anywhere from lowes, home depot, local hardware store etc. To crimp them you will need to buy the crimping tool, and I highly suggest the cut off tool as well.
You can get them anywhere from lowes, home depot, local hardware store etc. To crimp them you will need to buy the crimping tool, and I highly suggest the cut off tool as well.
wdk450
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I did a search on Google images, and did not find the specific PEX fittings you are asking about. It looks to me that the white plastic tab is just a spacer device to get the installer to place the crimp ring the proper distance from the end of the tubing. A good idea.
I personally use Sharkbite brand fittings for all new PEX work. They don't need a crimping tool, just slide on to the end of the tubing, a compressed O ring inside makes a good enough seal that Sharkbites are allowed by plumbing code to be placed inside walls, and there is even a small removal tool to easily take them off of the tubing, if you so desire. They are more expensive than regular PEX crimp fittings, but I think that the benefits are worth the extra cost.
I personally use Sharkbite brand fittings for all new PEX work. They don't need a crimping tool, just slide on to the end of the tubing, a compressed O ring inside makes a good enough seal that Sharkbites are allowed by plumbing code to be placed inside walls, and there is even a small removal tool to easily take them off of the tubing, if you so desire. They are more expensive than regular PEX crimp fittings, but I think that the benefits are worth the extra cost.
ba5online
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These are Accucrimp fittings available here:
http://www.waterlineproducts.com/accucrimp_bulk.html
http://www.waterlineproducts.com/accucrimp_bulk.html
