ofblong
Journeyman Industrial Mechanic, Electrical Apprent
Right now I have both crimp fittings and quick disconnect fittings on the PEX in my house. The only differences I have found so far...
Crimp
1. Requires a tool to install
2. made of copper
3. Costs 1/2 as much as copper fittings
Quick Disconnect
1. No tools required to install
2. Plastic
3. costs same as copper fittings
Other than that I am wonder what other differences there are. I have found that I like the quick disconnect better than the crimp do to the fact you can swivel them (just like air fittings) to screw them into whatever your screwing them into.
Just so you know I am not a plumber. I am an Journeyman industrial Mechanic, electrical apprentice. But thats why I am asking this ? because I am not a plumber... I dont do plumbing for a living and I dont install plumbing. I will help friends/family out when asked and will do it for my own needs of my house but thats as far as I go.
Crimp
1. Requires a tool to install
2. made of copper
3. Costs 1/2 as much as copper fittings
Quick Disconnect
1. No tools required to install
2. Plastic
3. costs same as copper fittings
Other than that I am wonder what other differences there are. I have found that I like the quick disconnect better than the crimp do to the fact you can swivel them (just like air fittings) to screw them into whatever your screwing them into.
Just so you know I am not a plumber. I am an Journeyman industrial Mechanic, electrical apprentice. But thats why I am asking this ? because I am not a plumber... I dont do plumbing for a living and I dont install plumbing. I will help friends/family out when asked and will do it for my own needs of my house but thats as far as I go.