Ok, pex connection type....

Rich H · Aug 27, 2008

I have looked at all the PEX connection types - I like the Wirsbo / Uponor system the best, and it seems to have the following of most all the pro plumbers. The Viega ProPress seems good too. My question is this - the other two major connection types, copper crimp or stainless steel clamp - which one is the better system? To me, the SSC seems like it should be better as it will not be as susceptible to thermal expansion/contraction failure as the copper crimp I think may be. Thoughts, opinions??

Master Plumber 101 · Aug 27, 2008

I love using propress for repair's, it's the bomb. I have used against my will both crimpping style's of pex. I guess it's a horse a piece.

Did anyone ever use the pex you expand than put over the fitting and wait for it to contract. What a joke!

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Jadnashua · Aug 27, 2008

My question to you is, have you tried it? It works. You don't need to calibrate your crimping tool and use the go/no-go gauge, and you can do it in places you can't get your crimping tool. The jokes on you...

Patrick88 · Aug 27, 2008

I agree.
The expansion tool can be very handy. You get everything all set and ready expand reach up and hold. None of the trying to get the crimper's into tight places

Master Plumber 101 · Aug 27, 2008

jadnashua said:
My question to you is, have you tried it? It works. You don't need to calibrate your crimping tool and use the go/no-go gauge, and you can do it in places you can't get your crimping tool. The jokes on you...

I have tried it about 8yrs ago. We roughed in an entire apartment complex. It might be good for remodel's but not whole plumbing system. I'm not a fan of pex any way. Well... not right now at least.

Nate R · Aug 27, 2008

Master Plumber 101 said:
I have tried it about 8yrs ago. We roughed in an entire apartment complex. It might be good for remodel's but not whole plumbing system.

And your reasoning for that?

Redwood · Aug 27, 2008

Reason? He don't need no stinkin reason!
Cept the fact that he is a good upstanding union man and kinda thinks like this guy...

Kingsotall · Aug 27, 2008

If one hasn't jumped on the PEX bandwagon by now I don't think one ever will.

Ok, pex connection type....

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