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    frankvelma Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 18, 2010, 09:46 PM
    Will plumbing angle stops hold air pressure?
    I am testing a plumbing loop with air pressure before hooking up to the water supply. I wonder if any of the compression stop valves and/or shark bite fittings hold air pressure.
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    Dec 18, 2010, 10:17 PM
    If my angle stops hold water pressure at 65-80max. Then I am sure it will hold air. Shark bites are used but I would suggest to using proper fittings.

    Air pressure should be 50 psi at 15 minutes.
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    Dec 19, 2010, 06:12 AM

    Hi Frankvelma...

    YUP! The fittings will hold water or air pressure... what they are designed for.

    In my area you want to test to 100PSI for 15 minutes.

    Good luck!

    Mark
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    Dec 19, 2010, 11:12 PM
    Thanks for the information. Will test the loop at 100 psi for 15 min and hope my work holds!
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