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10-02-2012, 11:35 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2011 23' FB International
1975 Argosy 30
Santa Barbara
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 155
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Does someone have recommendations for a reasonably priced crimp tool available online?
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10-03-2012, 06:43 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
2011 23' FB Flying Cloud
Branson
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 734
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Why not use Sharkbite fittings?
Unless space prohibits, you're miles ahead in terms of ease of use, and potentially less expensive.
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10-03-2012, 06:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,270
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I have seen some cheaper versions a lowes.
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10-03-2012, 07:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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Something new for me
I have used copper, Shark Bite (never had a problem with vibration leaks) and PEX. This time I am going to try.... Sea Tech PEX Fittings VTS. It is available elsewhere too. Lets see how that goes.
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10-03-2012, 09:54 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
Spring Bay
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 9
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I picked my crimper up at Menards for around $90 does both 1/2 nad 3/4. While we are talking about pex I was thinking of useing it for in floor heating in the camper. I can't seem to find any posts where someone has done this.
Bob
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10-03-2012, 09:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,270
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How would you hook it up? To the hot water heater? Or would you have a separate unit?
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10-03-2012, 02:56 PM
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Old School Young Gun
Currently Looking...
Olney
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 384
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I didnt read all 5 pages but Ill throw in my opinion.
I had to plumb in my bathroom and kitchen, including water heater in my AS. My Dad said to use Pex since it was so simple. I went to the local hardware store and checked out Pex. The tubing itself is super affordable, about $.60 a foot. But the fittings are ridiculous! $8 per "T". I would have had $50 sunk in Ts alone! Thats not including 90s or any other fittings. I looked at CPVC and couldnt believe the cost difference. I had about $50 invested in EVERYTHING I needed to plumb my entire AS with CPVC. Yes, it was more work, but the cost difference made it a no brainer. Making a fix is as easy as cutting the pipe and pumbing in new at something like $.30 a fitting
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10-04-2012, 06:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,270
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I went with CPVC as well. Cost, ease of use, no tools to buy, and no learning curve on a new product. I live in Fl so there very few times when it could get cold enough to freeze covered pipes. It sounds like pex ability to handle freezing this is its greatest strength. Oh yea cost.. Did I mention cost?
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10-04-2012, 07:48 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Nevada City
, California
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 8
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I was with the Sharkbite rep yesterday
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Originally Posted by keithgrowe
How would you hook it up? To the hot water heater? Or would you have a separate unit?
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He was showing a P&H distributor the new water heater flex connections they have come up with. One thing in the SB. The distributor asked if SB was approved for soft copper. Factory response was due to the inconsistent dimensions of soft copper the SB product is not good for soft copper.
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10-04-2012, 04:32 PM
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#70
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1 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
Spring Bay
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 9
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I was thinking and on demand water heater and also trying to look at solar options.
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