Replace expansion connection with crimp ring?
#1
06-09-18, 05:35 AM
Replace expansion connection with crimp ring?
I have some PEX puppies to, which were connected with expansion connections.
I want to retrace a section but I only have copper crimp rings.
The pipe seems a bit thinner than the normal PEX pipe. Can I use PEX rings with this? I assumed the connections were interchangeable but have been seeing things about PEX a and PEX b.
I want to retrace a section but I only have copper crimp rings.
The pipe seems a bit thinner than the normal PEX pipe. Can I use PEX rings with this? I assumed the connections were interchangeable but have been seeing things about PEX a and PEX b.
#2
06-09-18, 06:09 AM
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It might depend on the pipe manufacture. Each manufacture has it's connection "system" and you have to use their system to get a proper connection. The pipe should be marked with the manufactures information.
The exception would be a "shark bite" fitting which will connect to almost everything. (copper, CPVC, PEX, etc)
The exception would be a "shark bite" fitting which will connect to almost everything. (copper, CPVC, PEX, etc)
#3
06-10-18, 04:29 AM
From what I can find:
Crimping is compatible with all types of PEX tubing except for PEX-AL-PEX
The ring seems to be holding well...
Crimping is compatible with all types of PEX tubing except for PEX-AL-PEX
The ring seems to be holding well...
Last edited by qwertyjjj; 06-10-18 at 06:47 AM.
