What? Those SharkBite fittings aren't going to last 100 years?The manifold is indeed the best. The problem arises where the pex is being connected to the fixture or appliance.
What? Those SharkBite fittings aren't going to last 100 years?The manifold is indeed the best. The problem arises where the pex is being connected to the fixture or appliance.
Could not cut it with a hand squeeze cutter as it would shatter unlike the new pipe which was still flexible.
So whats your opinion on Cpvc pipe. is it good stuff or junk?
If they last 90, I’m ok with that.What? Those SharkBite fittings aren't going to last 100 years?
I see plenty of copper that fails prematurely. pex/shark bites are at least easier to install correctly. We’ll see someday I guessWhat? Those SharkBite fittings aren't going to last 100 years?
that is odd. it cut the new pipe with no issue. nice and square. on the glue, it was yellow glue that was original and we redid it with yellow glue. repiping his house will be expensive as its 2 levels with shower and stuff on top.CPVC pipe is fine. Just don't try to cut it with a hand squeeze cutter (which IMO is a dumb idea for any hard plastic item). I use a hand saw. I am also using a homemade wooden template so that my cuts are nice.
It's approved everywhere for commercial, industrial, residential, etc. Please cite where it's not allowed.If PEX is so great then why is it not approved for Commercial?
Ahhh.....A NJ plumber told me it was not approved for commercial. I never checked beyond that.
Used a ton in commercial in MN. About the only place I don't see it used is in hydronic systems in commercial, that's still pretty much copper for the most part. Domestic water they use PEX any chance they can.If PEX is so great then why is it not approved for Commercial?
What? Those SharkBite fittings aren't going to last 100 years?
I replaced a few that were at least 15 years old. They're only supposed to last 10.
With that said, I just redid most of the plumbing in my house. I made an access panel to the crawlspace (about 3'x5') where most of the plumbing is. All the shark bites are in there; if I have any issues it will be with the accessible pieces that will have aged out.
But pex is just awesome. Especially for older houses and people who don't want to burn their house down soldering --- me.
10 year design life?!?
Is that stated somewhere?
Ive never used one, and don’t have any in my house, but that’s downright scary. Who knows how many of these things are behind peoples’ walls..