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Restore Water and Verify Repair

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Pex Lock Makes Water Pipe Repair Easy #diy #plumbing #nhs2024

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What happens here

With both Pexlock clamps securely cinched and inspected, it's time to test the repair. Slowly and carefully turn the main water supply back on. Once the water pressure is restored, thoroughly inspect the newly repaired section of the PEX pipe, especially around the coupling and clamps, for any signs of leaks, drips, or moisture. The video demonstrates the impressive integrity of the Pexlock coupling by showing it holding strong under pressure (initially around 65-70 PSI, then stated as 65 PSI during the test) even after being intentionally disassembled and reassembled multiple times. It also shows the connection remaining secure even when the pipe is twisted, reinforcing its reliability and the strength of the high-integrity plastic resin it's made from.

Goal: Confirm that the repair is successful and the connection is leak-free.

Tools and materials

  • Main Water Supply Valve — To restore water flow to the plumbing system
  • PEX Pipe — The section of pipe that has been repaired

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Here's these are channel lock 440s. Hear that click. Where I will turn that water back on and we're back in business. That was fast. These are made out of a high integrity plastic resin. This is only 65 PSI, but look, I've took this apart. I've put it back together. This is under pressure. Spinning.

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