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03-04-17, 11:09 AM
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What Is This?
Greetings!
I'm long overdue delivering a honey-do project for my wife. We moved into a new home, new construction. Within the garage, we had plumbing installed to add a utility sink. I have previously installed an irrigation system so felt I was a plumber-genius until I started considering this install.
I have played with PVC but this appears to be PEX. Looking for someone to confirm before i move forward.
Here is the sink i purchased: http://i.imgur.com/DRaEUwd.jpg
Here is the pre-installed plumbing: http://i.imgur.com/hDzCaIJ.jpg
Here is a close-up: http://i.imgur.com/hBFhEgY.jpg
The red arrow points to a a rigid tube which is 7/8" OD. What has be confused is it free-spins. I suspect what i am looking at is 1/2" PEX capped on the end with a 3/4" cover which may be intended to slide up against the cap to help keep in place.
Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks!
I'm long overdue delivering a honey-do project for my wife. We moved into a new home, new construction. Within the garage, we had plumbing installed to add a utility sink. I have previously installed an irrigation system so felt I was a plumber-genius until I started considering this install.
I have played with PVC but this appears to be PEX. Looking for someone to confirm before i move forward.
Here is the sink i purchased: http://i.imgur.com/DRaEUwd.jpg
Here is the pre-installed plumbing: http://i.imgur.com/hDzCaIJ.jpg
Here is a close-up: http://i.imgur.com/hBFhEgY.jpg
The red arrow points to a a rigid tube which is 7/8" OD. What has be confused is it free-spins. I suspect what i am looking at is 1/2" PEX capped on the end with a 3/4" cover which may be intended to slide up against the cap to help keep in place.
Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks!
#2
03-04-17, 11:39 AM
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Yes, that is PEX that has been painted. There are all sorts of fittings you can get that will connect onto PEX without needing the special tool. Shark Bite is one brand. All you need is a couple of 90 degree stops and then from there connect some flexible lines to the faucet.
Last fall I changed out the toilets at my dad's place which was plumbed with PEX. I had to change the shut offs so I just picked a couple of push on type fittings. I was surprised how easy they were to install and only needed a utility knife to cut the PEX.
Last fall I changed out the toilets at my dad's place which was plumbed with PEX. I had to change the shut offs so I just picked a couple of push on type fittings. I was surprised how easy they were to install and only needed a utility knife to cut the PEX.
#3
03-04-17, 11:44 AM
Welcome to the forums! Scratch the band to make sure it is black. I just want to make sure it is PEX. It is possible they are using the PVC sleeve as "insulation" on the hot pipe. The PEX plug will be inserted into the end of the pipe with a black band compressed around it. You would just cut that off and install your PEX stop valves. OF course you'll need a PEX crimping tool and 1/2" rings.
Yep, Sharkbite stop valves will work without tools.
Yep, Sharkbite stop valves will work without tools.
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03-04-17, 12:10 PM
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I scratched paint off. All pieces are the same whitish/translucent color except for the cap which is black. Here is the pic: http://i.imgur.com/HlKpGzV.jpg
I am definately going with the Shark brand connector; probably going with a 1/2 to 3/8 shut-off valve and then from the shutoff valve to the faucet.
So i know I need to turn off water to the house prior to doing this - i can do it out at the street or in my garage I have a master shut-off valve as well.
When i cut the caps off the PEX, what can i expect? Are there any general processes one should follow? I have a two story house, two hot water heaters which are about 20 feet in elevation above the sink. I realize the entire house to include two hot water heaters will not drain out through this line but do you have any idea if i can expect a few gallons or ten's of gallons?
I am definately going with the Shark brand connector; probably going with a 1/2 to 3/8 shut-off valve and then from the shutoff valve to the faucet.
So i know I need to turn off water to the house prior to doing this - i can do it out at the street or in my garage I have a master shut-off valve as well.
When i cut the caps off the PEX, what can i expect? Are there any general processes one should follow? I have a two story house, two hot water heaters which are about 20 feet in elevation above the sink. I realize the entire house to include two hot water heaters will not drain out through this line but do you have any idea if i can expect a few gallons or ten's of gallons?
#5
03-04-17, 03:38 PM
Oh, yeah, siphon action will drain everything. That is why I suggested turning off the hot water outlet for the water heaters. You can expect a good bit of water. I would open an outdoor faucet on the lowest level and let most of it exit there. Then when you cut your supply lines you won't have as much. I'd have a pan and a 5 gallon bucket ready. Once you cut the hot water line, pull off the sleeve as it will prevent you from installing your sharkbite fitting.
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03-05-17, 01:33 PM
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Mission complete! Thanks for the help. Not all that much came out of the lines after opening up a outside faucet and letting it dribble for about two minutes. The Sharkbite fittings really made the job so much easier.
#7
03-05-17, 02:41 PM
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Good to hear! Sharkbite (or similar) can be a bit pricey but they are super easy!
FYI - Clear or translucent PEX is very common. I want to say it is Wirsbo but I could be wrong.
FYI - Clear or translucent PEX is very common. I want to say it is Wirsbo but I could be wrong.
