What is the advantage of PEX pinch clamp vs. crimp rings?
I began using the steel crimp clamps about 3-4 yrs ago. Before I did that I spoke to a plumber who recommended them over the copper ring clamps because, even in his experienced hands, his …
Can I use clamp rings and PEX-B fittings on Pex-A tubing?
2024年7月9日 · Apollo PEX-A (Expansion PEX) pipe can be used with Apollo PEX-A or Apollo PEX-B fittings, brass and poly alloy. Apollo PEX-B pipe cannot be used with PEX-A fittings. …
plumbing - Why not double up on PEX cinch clamps? - Home …
2017年4月13日 · I'm looking to replace some copper pipe with PEX. The online debate seems heated, although local plumbers I've talked to seem indifferent about the particulars, just …
Would it make sense to put 2 pinch clamps on every PEX fitting as …
2017年5月17日 · I do not see how 2 clamps on a 3/4" PEX nipple could trap water any more than 1 clamp would. This is still a dead end between the PEX pipe and a brass or plastic fitting, …
plumbing - What's the advantage of PEX crimp/clamp over the …
2015年6月11日 · Correction: Expansion fittings only work with PEX that has sufficient elasticity. All PEX-A has sufficient elasticity, but certain brands of PEX-B also have sufficient elasticity …
plumbing - Why are Pex cinch clamps breaking? - Home …
2017年12月15日 · I used Pex cinch clamps on my baseboard hot water heating and system. The system is about 7 years old. I have had 2 different clamps break and the water dripped on my …
Are plastic pipe clamps a problem for thermal expansion of PEX?
2024年11月29日 · Those clamps are intended for PEX, copper, and CPVC. You are good to use them. When PEX gets hot, it becomes much more pliable, even if you used oversized clamps …
Can polyalloy (plastic) pex fittings be used with both styles of ...
2018年3月10日 · However, cinch rings are governed by ASTM F2098 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Clamps for Securing [PEX] Tubing to Metal Insert and Plastic Insert Fittings …
Mixing PEX brands - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
2019年3月22日 · PEX comes in three types: Pex-A, Pex-B and Pex-C. These are classified based on the way the are manufactured. Pex-A is the only type that Uponor manufactures and is …
plumbing - Any differences between Apollo PEX-B and Sharkbite …
2019年8月27日 · 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? I …