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10-11-2019, 05:24 AM
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Location: Titusville, FL
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If you're having trouble with push on Shark Bite fittings leaking, I would bet the problem is with your installation method an not with the fittings.
It's important to cut straight and deburr the tube with a proper tool before inserting it in the fitting. Also, installing the fitting is a "two step" action. You will first feel resistance as the barbs clear the tube end. A lot of folks stop there and eventually have a leak. You must continue inserting the tube until the second resistance is felt. That is the tube entering the "O" ring and making the final seal.
I also like to lube things with a little water before assembling the fitting on the tube.
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10-11-2019, 05:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlh2013
Use brass crimp rings for sure.
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You are thinking of the compression style
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10-11-2019, 07:48 AM
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Yes I have one and an assortment of pex fittings. I've been able to tighten everything up with the exception of the toilet as I've not needed to.
Great price.
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10-11-2019, 08:02 PM
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There is a brass crimp ring also,but I think it's mostly used on polyethylene plumbing with brass fittings. Pex uses mostly a steel or copper ring.
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10-11-2019, 08:14 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers
The one I ordered has the ratcheting action.
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Care too share what you got? I'm guessing I'm going to need one.
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10-12-2019, 06:18 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlh2013
There is a brass crimp ring also,but I think it's mostly used on polyethylene plumbing with brass fittings. Pex uses mostly a steel or copper ring.
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I meant polybutelyne not polyethylene.
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10-12-2019, 06:31 AM
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Location: Grasonville, MD -- Golden, CO
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Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers
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IMHO, I think the shark bite would serve you better - Easier, extremely reliable and just Works.
I build houses and more than 1/2 my plumbers prefer the shark bites when they have a choice.
JMHO,
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10-12-2019, 06:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RRR
Care too share what you got? I'm guessing I'm going to need one.
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Look at the first post.
I have two of the exact same crimper from Amazon - I couldn't find the first one when I was doing a cargo trailer to camper conversion so ordered it again - sure way to find the missing one.
Used it to install a surge tank and whole house filter in my coach as well as completely plumb the cargo trailer conversion. Never had a bad or leaky crimp. never saw or used brass or copper rings either; all were stainless steel.
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10-12-2019, 08:02 AM
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Jayco Owners Club
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I do property maintenance and while I totally agree with the members stating Sharkbite fittings work great I am forced many times to run lines using a "crimp" type connection.
The bands that you posted in the original post work but I much prefer the solid crimp ring like these:
https://www.amazon.com/SharkBite-231...5Z1AS7EAH5STPA
And here is a crimping tool that has the ability to crimp different sizes:
https://www.amazon.com/IWISS-Crimpin.../dp/B0759GM5NL
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10-12-2019, 08:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RRR
Care too share what you got? I'm guessing I'm going to need one.
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Look at my first post.
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10-12-2019, 08:54 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Columbus, MS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Busskipper
IMHO, I think the shark bite would serve you better - Easier, extremely reliable and just Works.
I build houses and more than 1/2 my plumbers prefer the shark bites when they have a choice.
JMHO,
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I just used a Shark Bite under my sink and had a problem with it leaking if the tubing going into it wasn't perfectly in line with the fitting.
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10-12-2019, 09:08 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers
Look at my first post.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tfryman
Look at the first post.
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Oops! Thanks
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10-12-2019, 09:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers
I just used a Shark Bite under my sink and had a problem with it leaking if the tubing going into it wasn't perfectly in line with the fitting.
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Sorry for your experience but the only Shark Bite I have seen fail is one that did not have the pipe De Burred - and the sharp edge of the plastic line cut the "O" ring causing it to Leak - Trust me they have worked in some pretty extreme Bends 
Good Luck, getting under the sink with that Pex Crimper, My body would never fit
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10-12-2019, 09:34 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club
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Location: Las Vegas NV.
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I have been using this type of clamp and pliers in the beverage industry for 40 years. We use the brand name Oetiker clamps and pliers. They make clamps for a wide range of tubing sizes. Have done it so long that I can tell when it's crimped enough. Tool also cuts the clamps to remove. Be sure to use stainless clamps, there are some plated ones out there. 
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