Watts quick connect pex manifold

[coffeeman]

I've seen another thread regarding the use of a Manabloc Manifold and ran across the watts quick connect manifold. It seems a little simpler with the push connections and open to anyones thoughts. Here is a link to Amazon and some reviews http://www.amazon.com/Watts-Technol...J6K/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1

Txs for looking.

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[dave10a]

Looks like your linc already answered your question-- or did I miss something. BTY Watts is a major player in the plumbing world.

 

[coffeeman]

Looks like your linc already answered your question-- or did I miss something. BTY Watts is a major player in the plumbing world.

Txs, Dave....I'm sure it will be fine as well. Just curious if anyone has used or negative thoughts.

 

[TravelTiger]

If you decide to do this, please take pics of the install. Looks like a good mod that folks would be interested in.

Erika

 

[danemayer]

Coffeeman,

I looked briefly at the Watts website specs and I think it may use some kind of reducers to attach 1/2" pex; maybe 2 for each line. You might want to investigate this further.

 

[coffeeman]

Coffeeman,

I looked briefly at the Watts website specs and I think it may use some kind of reducers to attach 1/2" pex; maybe 2 for each line. You might want to investigate this further.

It shows reducers included, but I have sent an email to Watt's. I'll share that response.

 

[hoefler]

I have used the Watts and many of the Maniblocks, I prefer the Maniblocks. Unless pressure is present all the time on the Watts, they will tend to leak. On the Maniblocks, you have mechanical connection, nut, ferrule, insert, and sleeve, with a indicator when tight.

 

[coffeeman]

I went ahead and ordered the 20 port model from The Tool Workshop for $162 shipped. It was at my house in 2 days! very quick ship. It is much sturdier than I imagined. I went with the 20 port as I can shorten it to 12 or 14 if I choose to and have back up valves as well. It does not come with labels but I have a label maker anyway. Included are the mounts, feruls for all ports, 2 3/4" plugs and a couple of pex gauges. I took a few photos with the sizes as well. I'm away from my Bighorn so it will be a week or more before I start. I'm hoping I can mount to the board in the photos and let the lines loop.

 

[wrgrs50s]

What does this do? I guess I dont understand the purpose. Is it just so you will be able to shut off individual lines? Someone fill me in.

 

[coffeeman]

What does this do? I guess I dont understand the purpose. Is it just so you will be able to shut off individual lines? Someone fill me in.

See this thread. //heartlandowners.org/showthread.ph...s-of-pictures)?p=243648&highlight=udc+remodel

I recently had to replace my converter as the Black Tank Rinse Anti Siphon Valve leaked and fried it. Crawling in the basement I discovered a mess of water lines and wires, making it almost impossible to get to anything. I'm just trying to clean it up so in the further should I have to get under there I won't yank something off inadvertently. This project isn't for everyone...just my choice.

 

[coffeeman]

I located my Anti Siphon valve in the wall behind the toilet and replaced it with a brass one. Here are some pix of the basement plumbing snarl. Just look at the fittings off the water heater. This basement area is very different layout as opposed to the project I'm basing it off of. Space much smaller and doesn't appear any drain need to be relocated. However the HVAC needs some attention.