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    flworkingman Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 22, 2009, 04:15 PM
    Gator bites on iron pipes
    Has anyone ever used a gator bites fitting on iron pipes?
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    Oct 22, 2009, 06:35 PM

    Just once. Won't try that again.
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    Oct 22, 2009, 08:24 PM
    Thanks, I did it seems to be holding. First and last time.
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    Oct 22, 2009, 10:01 PM

    Iron pipe doesn't have smooth surface. The fitting won't have positive grip and will leak.
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