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rlwhite · 11-14-2022, 01:02 PM

Has anyone ever had to change the 90 degree elbow on the drain of the fresh water tank. I can't tell if the elbow is cracked or leaking at the connection above it. Before I start ripping things apart, would like to know the type of connection, like a PEX compression or is it something else and did you have to remove the fresh water tank to fix it. Any help appreciated.

Bobby Dowdle · 11-14-2022, 01:07 PM

That is a barb style 90* fitting with compression rings. You will need the tool to replace the compression rings and along with the fitting. You can use a compression style 90* fitting but you have to be able to cut back where the crimp rings where on the plumbing so that it seals up.

Poppedclams · 11-14-2022, 01:30 PM

Sir is there enough room to add a Spring loaded clamp. They work wonders. Just A thought

rlwhite · 11-15-2022, 12:04 PM

Just wanted to let everyone know how to replace a broken fitting for the fresh water tank drain. I had asked the question earlier hoping to not have to remove the fresh water tank. After removing all the silicone from around the fitting, I found that it is a 1/2 x 1/2 FNPT swivel 90 degree PEX fitting. So it turned out to be fairly simple to remove and install a new one.

jrugarber · 11-15-2022, 01:41 PM

Rob,

Thanx for posting the repair with associated pictures, as the saying goes,
"a picture is worth a thousand words!"

buddy110 · 11-15-2022, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlwhite

Just wanted to let everyone know how to replace a broken fitting for the fresh water tank drain. I had asked the question earlier hoping to not have to remove the fresh water tank. After removing all the silicone from around the fitting, I found that it is a 1/2 x 1/2 FNPT swivel 90 degree PEX fitting. So it turned out to be fairly simple to remove and install a new one.

Good find. Thanks for posting the fix

757driver · 11-18-2022, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlwhite

Just wanted to let everyone know how to replace a broken fitting for the fresh water tank drain. I had asked the question earlier hoping to not have to remove the fresh water tank. After removing all the silicone from around the fitting, I found that it is a 1/2 x 1/2 FNPT swivel 90 degree PEX fitting. So it turned out to be fairly simple to remove and install a new one.

Great follow up!! Thanks Rob.