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I've been reading information on the various Pex systems on these forums and in other places, but have some lingering questions.
It seems like over time wear and tear on an expansion tool would be more forgiving for a quality of PEX connection than a crimp-type tool would. It also seems natural that an expansion-type system offers a more reliable seal than a crimp-type system. Is this what people have found? Or is a crimp-type system available at Lowe's/Home Depot fairly reliable?
How do you typically stub out PEX supply lines? Use a drop-ear elbow connection, or use a chrome sleeve some-how (not sure how this one works)?
I plan on running a single 1/2" supply line to my bathroom, which I don't think will be a problem because there shouldn't be multiple fixtures on at one time for extended periods of time, and I have high water pressure where I live. It will tee into a shower, toilet, and sink. Any objections to this? (The current plumbing was 1/2" copper tee'd to all 3 fixtures with no pressure problems) I don't plan on replumbing my whole house, so haven't been looking at manifold solutions much (the main plumbing was redone about 3 years ago in 3/4" copper).
Does it make any difference if you use the metal or plastic corner supports for Pex?
If these have been answered before, please point me to the proper thread. I've been looking around and just haven't found these answers yet.
Thanks.
Andy
It seems like over time wear and tear on an expansion tool would be more forgiving for a quality of PEX connection than a crimp-type tool would. It also seems natural that an expansion-type system offers a more reliable seal than a crimp-type system. Is this what people have found? Or is a crimp-type system available at Lowe's/Home Depot fairly reliable?
How do you typically stub out PEX supply lines? Use a drop-ear elbow connection, or use a chrome sleeve some-how (not sure how this one works)?
I plan on running a single 1/2" supply line to my bathroom, which I don't think will be a problem because there shouldn't be multiple fixtures on at one time for extended periods of time, and I have high water pressure where I live. It will tee into a shower, toilet, and sink. Any objections to this? (The current plumbing was 1/2" copper tee'd to all 3 fixtures with no pressure problems) I don't plan on replumbing my whole house, so haven't been looking at manifold solutions much (the main plumbing was redone about 3 years ago in 3/4" copper).
Does it make any difference if you use the metal or plastic corner supports for Pex?
If these have been answered before, please point me to the proper thread. I've been looking around and just haven't found these answers yet.
Thanks.
Andy