How should I tie in pex for washer box, kitchen and bathroom?


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Old 10-05-17, 03:32 PM
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Question How should I tie in pex for washer box, kitchen and bathroom?

I have Rinnai water heater and need to tie in my basement washer box, kitchen and bathroom. I am not sure where or how I should cut in and if I should use a Pex manifold or not. Hoping someone could start me off in the right direction.
 
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I would just cut a 3/4" T in each 3/4" line you have. 3/4 copper T with a pex adapter soldered in to the one side or if you don't have the means to solder, use a shark bite T. No tools required for that except a copper tubing cutter. Cut the T in wherever it's convenient for you. Pex manifolds aren't necessary but some people like them. Stay 3/4" until the last two fixtures though.
 
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Thanks SDPlumber. Is there any reason I shouldn't use the sharkbite?
 
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Shark bite Are easy I use them. I like soldered in walls.
 
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Ok, that makes sense. If it's easy to replace without tearing through drywall than sharkbites are good. Got it! Thanks
 
 

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