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  1. What tool to use to crimp PB fitting? What color crimp rings do I …

    Nov 10, 2009 · 1 - The rings are the same, it does not matter which you use 2 - The same tool crimps pex or poly 3 - Uponor/Wirsbo recommends that you do not crimp their product and will …

  2. What is the advantage of PEX pinch clamp vs. crimp rings?

    The crimp tool can be a bit awkward in tight spaces, but it's all workable. The clamps might be a nice option for professions plumbers, but for homeowners, the crimp system costs less in parts …

  3. PEX Crimp Rings - Possible Installation Problems

    Aug 24, 2019 · I understand how the PEX Copper Crimp tool works and how to check with the double sided Go/NoGo gauge tool (different spots on gauge to check Go and NoGo). My …

  4. PEX Expansion Issues - Love Plumbing & Remodel

    Dec 8, 2024 · 2. You can use compression rings and stainless steel clamps on fittings made for PEX B or C. The pipe is the same size. The fittings are different from F1960 expansion fittings, …

  5. Viega: PureFlow PEX Crimp v/s PureFlow PEX Press

    Feb 12, 2010 · Since Viega fittings are also ASTM F877, would the Nibco and Viega stainless sleeves, crimp tool be interchangable between both systems? The Nibco tool looks like ones …

  6. PEX connections is expansion better? - Love Plumbing & Remodel

    Jan 1, 2024 · I'm not a plumber. I see posts about PEX installation and it seems most like expansion type A connections. I am just a handyman type of homeowner but have done …

  7. PEX cinch or crimp best? - Love Plumbing & Remodel

    Jun 14, 2010 · I plan to redo some plumbing in PEX. I have pretty much decided against using Sharkbites due to long term cost and possible freezing issues. Now I need to decide between …

  8. plumbing - Any differences between Apollo PEX-B and Sharkbite …

    Aug 27, 2019 · I noticed that near me, HD carries Apollo PEX-B and Lowe's sells Sharkbite PEX-B. Are there any differences between these two in terms of flexibility, durability, etc?

  9. Are PEX brands cross compatible? - Love Plumbing & Remodel

    Feb 16, 2016 · Are there any compatibility issues across different brands of PEX? I know there is a difference between the expansion (Uponor Pro Pex) fittings and compression fittings, but …

  10. How crooked can you crimp pex rings? - Home Improvement …

    Jun 25, 2019 · It's my first time working with pex. I added some Pex B to my existing Viega cold water line and used copper crimp rings with the appropriate tool. All of my crimps were …