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    williada Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 1, 2011, 11:42 AM
    Can I turn to tighten a pex fitting after it is squeezed on
    I have leak between 1" female metal fitting and threaded inlet to water softener
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    Oct 1, 2011, 12:19 PM
    Yes, you can spin the pex fitting. I have done it many time without it causing a leak at the crimp connection. However, this is assuming you have the crimp rings. If you have Rehau fitting, they don't spin.
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    Oct 1, 2011, 12:52 PM
    If you used SharkBite type fitting than you can also spin without causing a leak.
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