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    newbiedad08klk Posts: 21, Reputation: 1
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    May 25, 2009, 07:52 PM
    Pex tubing
    I am going to be cutting into my current pex tubing to run an additional hot and cold line to the bathroom I am putting in my basement. I have been looking at all the necessary components of accomplishing this and I'm a bit confused, is it necessary to use these rings or is there a fitting that can just slide into the tube and that it is it? As I see it right now I would need a cutter and crimper along with a fitting to branch off and then the rings to seal it off at the fitting?
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    May 25, 2009, 08:30 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by newbiedad08klk
    as i see it right now i would need a cutter and crimper along with a fitting to branch off and then the rings to seal it off at the fitting?
    Yes. However, both crimp (uses rings, requires crimp tool) and push fit fittings (e.g. PEX Supply: Sharkbite Tees, PlumbingSupply.com: Push fit quick connect fittings; Sharkbite Fittings) are available. I can't comment on the reliability of the push fits as I've never used them. A local plumber would probably be the best source for what's preferred in your area. Inspector may have an opinion too.
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    May 26, 2009, 07:59 AM

    Agree with Scleros: Shark Bite fittings are easy to use and you can pick them up in Home Depot. They may be expensive if you use them for large project - but for small installation like yours - they are perfect ! Good luck with your project... Milo
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    May 28, 2009, 10:50 AM

    I used a combination of push on fittings (in the places where I connected to the existing supply lines and it would have been very difficult to use the crimp tool) and the compression rings with a special tool to crimp.

    Using the push fittings also meant that I only needed the rings and tool to make the 1/2 inch connections...
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