 PEX Follow-up (by DJ [VA]) Feb 21, 2019 7:04 PM
 PEX Follow-up (by gevans [SC]) Feb 22, 2019 3:22 AM
PEX Follow-up (by DJ [VA]) Feb 22, 2019 3:35 AM
PEX Follow-up (by Steve [MA]) Feb 22, 2019 4:16 AM
PEX Follow-up (by myob [GA]) Feb 22, 2019 7:51 AM
PEX Follow-up (by DJ [VA]) Feb 22, 2019 3:15 PM
PEX Follow-up (by Vee [OH]) Feb 22, 2019 9:05 PM
PEX Follow-up (by Vee [OH]) Feb 22, 2019 9:08 PM
PEX Follow-up (by DJ [VA]) Feb 23, 2019 5:23 AM
PEX Follow-up (by NE [PA]) Feb 23, 2019 5:27 AM
PEX Follow-up (by DJ [VA]) Posted on: Feb 21, 2019 7:04 PM
Message:
Anyone experienced with PEX: If you don't mind, I have uploaded a photo of that spinning shut-off valve. Is that the type of connection that should be there / is it OK if it spins? (or do I need to get the plumber back?)
Thank you!
--68.10.xxx.x |
PEX Follow-up (by gevans [SC]) Posted on: Feb 22, 2019 3:22 AM
Message:
That's a crimp fitting. It is normal to be able to turn it after crimping, but there should be some resistance.
Use the Go/No Go gage that comes with the crimpers. It will tell the true story. --173.233.xxx.xx |
PEX Follow-up (by DJ [VA]) Posted on: Feb 22, 2019 3:35 AM
Message:
Thanks, Gevans.
Sounds like I should have the plumber check it and show me that reading --68.10.xxx.x |
PEX Follow-up (by Steve [MA]) Posted on: Feb 22, 2019 4:16 AM
Message:
As Vee said that's a crimp style connection that can be easily checked with a go / no go gauge. FYI you might consider upgrading your shutoffs from the multi turn style show in your picture to a quarter turn style. IMO they are much more reliable especially way down the road when you really need it to work. --96.237.xx.xx |
PEX Follow-up (by myob [GA]) Posted on: Feb 22, 2019 7:51 AM
Message:
DJ VA you don't need no stinkin plumber to use the go no go gauge. You went this far so finish it.
If the no go gauge won't slip over your crimp area -- it needs more crimping. Use the crimp tool until you can get the GO gauge over your sleeve. --99.103.xxx.xxx |
PEX Follow-up (by DJ [VA]) Posted on: Feb 22, 2019 3:15 PM
Message:
Thanks for the vote of confidence in my abilities, myob. But, since I paid the guy to install it, he should probably come back & fix it.
However, it might be a handy tool to have - to check the work of others, if nothing else - since it's likely others do poor work often : ( --68.10.xxx.x |
PEX Follow-up (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Feb 22, 2019 9:05 PM
Message:
Looking at the picture of the white pipes coming thru the wall where no p-trap is connected to the wall arm I see the angle valve near the pail with the blue sponge, this valve is not pushed into the pipe, I would turn off that rider before it comes apart with water pressure creating a set room. Get that fixed quick.
--76.188.xxx.x |
PEX Follow-up (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Feb 22, 2019 9:08 PM
Message:
The spell check in my tablet changed the word wet into set, a very wet room.
--76.188.xxx.x |
PEX Follow-up (by DJ [VA]) Posted on: Feb 23, 2019 5:23 AM
Message:
Wow, VEE! I'm heading over there now! THANKS! --68.10.xxx.x |
PEX Follow-up (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Feb 23, 2019 5:27 AM
Message:
DJ, you might as well learn how to do it yourself. Watch YouTube. If you can play with legos, you can do Pex. --50.107.xxx.xx |
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