Hi there,
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My new softener system has this bypass valve and a fitting that which has 1" MNPT at its end in black color. It is part of a Fleck 5810 valve system so I assume its a very good quality plastic/fiberglass ( sorry I do not understand materials in detail)
I bought a Brass Pex fitting it is 1" FNPT and 1" Push to connect on the other end. Its from Sharkbite. I am seeing two issues.
1) The threads do not go all the way in . There are total 6 threads on the black valve side Male thread fittings but only 3 go in when I am done hand tightening the Brass fitting.
2) The brass fitting seems very heavy . Will that be an issue that it will generate stress on that joint.
The softener company sent me a fitting made with similar black plastic kind material. Looks very high quality and super light and goes all the way in ( all threads of male and female side engaged) but it is 1"FNPT to 3/4 inch Push-To Connect on the other end. I dont want to reduce the size from 1 inch to 3/4 inch.
What do you guys think?
Pictures below
My new softener system has this bypass valve and a fitting that which has 1" MNPT at its end in black color. It is part of a Fleck 5810 valve system so I assume its a very good quality plastic/fiberglass ( sorry I do not understand materials in detail)
I bought a Brass Pex fitting it is 1" FNPT and 1" Push to connect on the other end. Its from Sharkbite. I am seeing two issues.
1) The threads do not go all the way in . There are total 6 threads on the black valve side Male thread fittings but only 3 go in when I am done hand tightening the Brass fitting.
2) The brass fitting seems very heavy . Will that be an issue that it will generate stress on that joint.
The softener company sent me a fitting made with similar black plastic kind material. Looks very high quality and super light and goes all the way in ( all threads of male and female side engaged) but it is 1"FNPT to 3/4 inch Push-To Connect on the other end. I dont want to reduce the size from 1 inch to 3/4 inch.
What do you guys think?