How to install PEX pipe and fittings

[@darylwade2335]

I can't tell you how much this video helped me. I had to identify the Pex I was using and then figure out the stainless steel crimp rings. This video answered all my questions. Thank you!

[@OGRScintilla]

First time working with plumbing, and dealing with converting my old poly b over to new pet fittings. Thank you so much for helping navigate this scary thing called manhood 😂

[@williamelam1657]

My nightmare plumbing problem has been resolved.thankyou so much ❤

[@swffej]

Thank you that was a big help in figuring out all the different connectors!!

[@rogerwaugh4929]

Does any of these rings work with the pinch tool

[@metalslug97]

Great video. I'm no plumber and I've never soldered in my life. I'm very unhappy with the way that I soldered my copper fittings together, so I'm putting my pride aside and just going with pex. There's just not enough weekends for me to be a decent solderer/plumber when my work has nothing to do with it.

[@blackpine6693]

@@metalslug97 that’s your problem you say you never soldered……then you said you were not happy with your soldered fittings …..so what is it …..

[@ryankramer]

@@blackpine6693 It's both. He's never soldered before, so his attempt was crappy, and he doesn't want to spend the time to get better at it when there's another solution that will get the job done. Pretty straight forward.

[@blackpine6693]

@@ryankramer if he doesn’t wasn’t to spend the little time it takes to learn to solder……how will he work with pex …..there is a learning curve there also……there is never an easy button……

[@ryankramer]

@@blackpine6693 There isn’t an easy button, but there is an easier button, and pex is certainly more forgiving than copper for mistakes along the way. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@teamsilva7563]

Which of these three connections is most reliable? It seems like the stainless steel sleeve is best to my eye

[@howtodoitdude1662]

I prefer the SS pinch connector, no need to check with a gauge like the others.

[@Wilem35]

@@howtodoitdude1662 Cheaper tools as well

[@rickeykeeton4770]

Do you go one size larger to make up for loss pressure due to fittings being inside of pex?

[@apolloretailonline]

No, the size on the packaging matches the size of pipe you are using. If you are using 3/4" pipe, please use 3/4" fittings.

[@robertjackson7590]

@@apolloretailonline "one size larger to make up for loss pressure due to fittings being inside of PEX?" Rickey is asking about flow in comparison to using PEX in place of Copper tubing. Copper vs PEX A vs PEX B flow drop at then end? B fittings with A tubing with a crimp is what some use with no substantial drop for example.

[@DanielGomez-cf6vk]

I do

[@howtodoitdude1662]

You don’t lose pressure, you lose flow rate.

[@guybenoit2004]

Great video Just not clear when you use 1/2 inch pex pipe and when 3/4 inch pex pipe is required. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@guybenoit2004]

@Navy1977nothing to do with codes which allow both sizes. Just trying to confirm the main should be half inch and pipes going to faucets one qtr ?

[@lequang2296]

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[@godofplumbing]

For inside pipe fittings, you must increase one pipe size diameter that you would of used for copper pipes.

[@TheGuruStud]

False.

[@godofplumbing]

@@TheGuruStud from all your years of experience right? What's the inside diameter of a 1/2 inch PEX Cinch on 90'?

[@sharongrindstaff6078]

Excellent video. Can you make a video explaining how to remove crimped metal PEX fitting and replacing all the fittings with poly without cutting the PEX on each side of the fitting. I am afraid if I cut the PEX as in this video that eventually the water lines will be too short Thanks in advance ( or refer me to another resource)

[@Wilem35]

Just use a connector to extend the pipe. Don't reuse the PEX that was over a previous fitting.

[@kimkferrarillc4878]

I have a issue with removing the cover clamps off of the hot water heater is there a tool for that

[@jamesdavies686]

A plumber once told me never drive the nail in all the way with the hangers and leave about 1/4"

[@kawarthakenny1077]

Thanks, helpful

[@Slaphappy-_-]

What’s the best?

[@PedroAntonio-jw7rr]

Whats the tool called to clamp it

[@alecrispoli9968]

Crimpers

[@talarirenatimuniswamy3843]

Tanks good video

[@Thetileguy]

The crimping tool for sleeves have a wrong description on the manual for the “go and no go “ if we listen to this guy here

[@miteBaMountainMan]

Thank you

[@jamIam6548]

Bend fitting on type b!? Type b doesn't have the flex needed like type a..

[@leestebbins5051]

If you buy the $90 tool you can re-use the $12 fitting.

[@chesshooligan1282]

If you buy the $5 screwdriver, you can re-use the $0.05 screw.

[@djRoyalTee]

If you don't, you'll spend $190 on the do overs... lol 😆😆

[@bigjohn2810]

famous last words, "never had one fail on me yet"

[@djshortsleeve9132]

Pex is not high density polyethylene. It’s cross linked.

[@blackpine6693]

They warn about plastic nano particles……how about pex…..do they shed particles ….chemicals……how long do they last …do they break down over time ….what about hot water ……changes in water chemicals /acidity does it affect pex…..

[@R2D2M]

KZbin comments section is not the place for answers try google and most of those questions the answer is no.

[@blackpine6693]

@@R2D2M it’s a statement …..what is your expertise that you can say “no” you said “most” what about the rest…..huh……..And what makes you think You tube is ….”not for answers”….

[@fillup40]

I will use copper pipe thank you.

[@looking_33]

Hi! Thanks

[@RolandWebster-l1u]

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[@lordlee6473]

Apollo is trying sell pipes or tools? lol.

[@jettison8390]

Pvc is always a better and cheaper solution..😓

[@adnan9520]

​@@jettison8390pvc is garbage, bad for health and bursts when frozen in cold weather

[@jettison8390]

@Navy1977 it's because of the price and simple installation.. just some glue and a good pipe, but I guess these new pipe makers need their own niche, so who am I to say anything..🤷🤔😅

[@jettison8390]

@Navy1977 to each their own..🤷

[@TheGuruStud]

Cpvc is brittle trash. Laborious to install and will always fail with age.

[@painlesstom]

PVC isn't allowed to be used in many places, only CPVC. But, CPVC gets very brittle with age and will shatter like glass. I've seen too many demonstrations of that happening, so I'm likely going to use PEX in the house I'm building.

[@davenoi9609]

Pex B is fake! PEX is a polyethylene material which has undergone a change in molecular structure using a chemical or a physical process whereby the polymer chains are chemically linked. Crosslinking of the polymer chains of polyethylene (HDPE) into PEX for pipes results in improved properties such as elevated temperature strength and performance, flexibility, chemical resistance, environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR), resistance to slow crack growth (SCG), toughness, and abrasion. Crosslinking makes PEX a "semi-thermoset" polymer, providing excellent long-term stability.

[@BC-ne2yn]

can you show how each fastner is the same but just looks different? wonder why pinch clamps are banned in many countries/jurisdictions? your sharbite removal tool is a scam. your manifold having plastic connection are prone to leak like all plastic threaded materials. the use of tape to prevent leaks is no even a thing, thats bad threads or bad joint, if your solving that by tape your just bandaiding the problem. thats also why you dont have plastic to plastic or plastic to metal thread connections.

[@tehpurplepills]

the use of ptfe tape to prevent leaks is the sole purpose ptfe tape exists.....im a pipe dope guy though

[@BC-ne2yn]

which is why its useless is typical situations, threads seal the joint with help of lubricant. tape should not be relyed on to seal any joint, its a backup in bad situations. it also gets debree into systems because people over use it. it voids manufacture specs with some devices. refridge especially @@tehpurplepills

[@TheGuruStud]

🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@tennis2469]

this will slow your water flow so bad. dont use it.

[@ImperialPainting-ht8ql]

I have this for an exterior spigot. I can fill my 370gal hot tub in 1 hour and 30 mins at most while we wife dishwasher is running, no issues at all

[@Wilem35]

Best way to conserve water.