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My plumbing supply people told me about a new way to connect copper, PVC, PEX. It's a coupling device called a "Sharbite" connector. See http://search.hp.netscape.com/hp/boo...tefittings.asp
I am thrilled at the thought of no glue, better flexilibility much faster installation.
Here's a much shorter URL via tinyurl.com
http://tinyurl.com/bmu4e
It looks like a great idea, but wow are they pricey. I couldn't justify the expense personally unless I won the lottery before replumbing the house...and in that case I would just buy a bigger house and pay someone to do my plumbing for me, heck I would have an onsite handyman living in a shed out back just for that sort of thing.
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I had to modify some of my plumbing this year. It is done in PEX and the PEX tools are expensive. So instead of hiring a plumber I bought 3 sharkbite fittings and got the job done myself. They are very simple to use.
I can't imaging doing the whole house this way but for quick repairs/modifications its great! I think I am going to buy a few more as I need to modify some copper plumbing that runs very close to a number of electrial wires...so instead of risking getting them caught on fire I'll just use these new fittings.
What is the deal with you guys and TinyURL. Use what is built into the site. [img]/forums/images/icons/crazy.gif[/img] Sharkbite
I use Tinyurl on other message boards. So it's a habit. Sorry if it doesn't please you. [img]/forums/images/icons/frown.gif[/img]
Sorry about coming across so harsh. [img]/forums/images/icons/blush.gif[/img] It is just there was another subject that someone had recommended the same thing. Just doesn't seem quite right to keep referring people to another website when this one has the tools already built into it. What if tinyurl goes under (granted, probably not likely but you never know) then all of these links are useless. This way we aren't relying on an outside source. I guess my reasoning is because I hate dead links and who knows if tinyurl will decided to start pruning their branches. [img]/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif[/img]
Well, that's certainly something to consider. I'll admit that until you mentioned it, I didn't realize that we had a tool for "shrinking" URLs on the site. After you mentioned it I looked and sure enough. Guess I go through life half asleep! [img]/forums/images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]
I do know that the font color tool gave me some fits when I first tried it out.
And no offense taken at your "harshness". [img]/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif[/img] We pretty much have a great bunch of folks here. We shouldn't be too quick to take offense. A problem with message boards is that we can't see a persons expression or hear their tone of voice. So it's sometimes hard to tell a poster's real meaning.
[img]/forums/images/icons/crazy.gif[/img] Sharkbite Smarklight! What ever happened to a torch, some solder, and sweat copper fittings? [img]/forums/images/icons/crazy.gif[/img] I look at the new pemex or whatever the name is and I find myself thinking ahead FIFTY YEARS and wondering how it will be holding pressure by then. [img]/forums/images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]
I look at the new pemex or whatever the name is and I find myself thinking ahead FIFTY YEARS and wondering how it will be holding pressure by then.
Probably better than the sweated copper fittings...
I have followed the link and the content of the site have a good idea. Remember that your time is valuable and if you aren't sure what is going wrong, you want to call in a little plumbing help.
Yeah, sorry Dave... BUT... I have seen too many copper pipes develop pin hole leaks. Worst two cases I've seen were when one pipe was in an attic touching air and the other in a plastic sleeve to prevent contact with the concrete slab. Crimp-on brass fittings with PEX, AKA crosslinked HDPE (high density polyethylene) polymer HAS BEEN IN USE FOR over 40 YEARS NOW. My how time flies. PEX plumbing has been in use in Europe since late 60's, and was introduced in the U.S. around 1980.
Now you want dependable and traditional? Do what the Romans did, use wood lined with lead.
Pat
I could see replacing a little bit at a time because this is a great idea but it is very pricey! I too would have to win the lottery to redo the plumbing in my whole house but next time I have to do something with the plumbing I am going to try these.
That's great!!! the options are available on internet and you can find it on various websites also.
Here is a direct link to the site referenced (this link does not go through HP/Netscape search): SharkBite Fittings
Aaron Z