What is the advantage of PEX pinch clamp vs. crimp rings?
The whole secret to using these clamps successfully, is in the initial sizing of the application. You must match the clamp to the outside diameter of the application. All of these crimp type …
Can I use clamp rings and PEX-B fittings on Pex-A tubing?
Jul 8, 2024 · I understand that expansion rings on PEX-A fittings would be best, but the tools to apply them cost hundreds of dollars, and I already have experience and tools for working with …
Can you re-crimp the end of a PEX tube?
To Fredric Shope from dp0115: crimp rings mentioned in the post from Jan 29, 2019 at 1:37 are different than stainless Steel Pinch Clamps in my answer: they damage PEX pipe in another …
Can polyalloy (plastic) pex fittings be used with both styles of ...
Mar 10, 2018 · 4 Some pex fittings are made of a type of durable plastic known as polyalloy. Examples: These fittings appear to be plastic equivalents of their brass counterparts. In …
Would it make sense to put 2 pinch clamps on every PEX fitting as …
May 18, 2017 · When installing PEX tubing would there be any benefit in putting 2 pinch clamps over each nipple instead of 1 to prevent leaks? I am not concerned about the cost, as I bought …
Burying PEX Pipe in the ground - Home Improvement Stack …
Sep 27, 2020 · Questions Does PEX pipe that is buried in the ground need to be protected? If so, how? Does PEX pipe fittings / splices buried in the ground need to be protected? If so, how? …
Why not double up on PEX cinch clamps? - Home Improvement …
2 I'm looking to replace some copper pipe with PEX. The online debate seems heated, although local plumbers I've talked to seem indifferent about the particulars, just praising PEX in …
Why are Pex cinch clamps breaking? - Home Improvement Stack …
Dec 15, 2017 · I used Pex cinch clamps on my baseboard hot water heating and system. The system is about 7 years old. I have had 2 different clamps break and the water dripped on my …
plumbing - Any differences between Apollo PEX-B and Sharkbite …
Aug 27, 2019 · I noticed that near me, HD carries Apollo PEX-B and Lowe's sells Sharkbite PEX-B. Are there any differences between these two in terms of flexibility, durability, etc?
Are plastic pipe clamps a problem for thermal expansion of PEX?
Nov 29, 2024 · I am installing some PEX plumbing in my basement. I like to use this type of plastic pipe clamps (with some 3/4" screws), but they really hold the pipe securely - it cannot …