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PEX Pipe Crimp Connection

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What happens here

PEX piping is suitable for both hot and cold water supply lines due to its flexibility. To make a crimp connection, first slide a crimp ring onto the PEX pipe. Then, insert a PEX fitting (like a brass elbow) fully into the end of the pipe. Position the crimp tool over the crimp ring and squeeze firmly to create a secure, watertight connection. Finally, use a go/no-go gauge to check the crimped ring for proper compression, ensuring it meets the required standards.

Goal: Create a secure crimped connection for PEX pipes.

Tools and materials

  • Crimp Tool — Compressing the crimp ring onto the PEX pipe and fitting
  • Go/No-Go Gauge — Verifying the correct compression of the crimp ring
  • PEX Crimp Ring — Securing the PEX pipe to the fitting
  • PEX Fitting — The connector for the PEX pipe
  • PEX Pipe — The flexible plumbing pipe being connected

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quarter turn, and hold. PVC is mostly used for drains and cold water applications. It can't handle hot water. That's where PEX comes in. PEX works for both hot and cold water supply lines, and it's extremely flexible, giving you the ability to virtually run it anywhere. Slide on your crimp ring, insert your fitting, and squeeze it with your crimp tool, and then check it with your gauge. But, what if you don't have a crimp tool? Or, what if you need to connect PEX to copper? That's where a SharkBite comes in. Clean

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