Sea Tech Fittings, Male Connector, ½\ April 21, 2014, 01:43:57 pm Yahoo Message Number: 145861 Sea Tech Fittings, Male Connector, ½" CTS x ½" NPT - Sea Tech Inc 013501-1008...
Re: [LD] Sea Tech Fittings, Male Connector, ½\ Reply #1 – April 21, 2014, 10:47:36 pm Yahoo Message Number: 145872One thing to be careful of is that all the fittings need to be from the same manufacturers as there is a slight difference which can result in leaks. Ian
Re: Sea Tech Fittings, Male Connector, ½" CTS x ½" NPT - Sea Tech Reply #2 – April 22, 2014, 03:16:43 am Yahoo Message Number: 145874That looks to be the right size fitting. It's the same as the one I used recently, installing a new stainless steel sink. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lwade/13192573915/in/set-72157642437590383 https://www.flickr.com/photos/lwade/sets/72157642437590383/ No need to go to CW, PEX push-on fittings are available at any decent hardware store and have been for years. I use the SharkBite brand, available at Home Depot. They are metal, instead of plastic, not sure if it makes a difference but they have been trouble free so far. They are a good option for repairs and modifications and available five minutes away from home. http://www.sharkbite.com/?gclid=CLLv18jA870CFe07OgodI3AAgQ http://www.sharkbiteplumbing.com/sharkbite-straight-connector-1-2-x-1-2-mnpt-lead-freeLarry
Re: Sea Tech Fittings, Male Conn ector, ½" CTS x ½" NPT - Sea Tec Reply #3 – April 22, 2014, 08:57:47 am Yahoo Message Number: 145876One thing I would suggest when using something like Sharkbites, make sure you can access the fitting with two hands. Don't ask how I learned this....and the manufacturer did it to me !
Re: Sea Tech Fittings, Male Conn ector, ½" CTS x ½" NPT - Sea Te Reply #4 – April 22, 2014, 12:27:47 pm Yahoo Message Number: 145878"One thing I would suggest when using something like Sharkbites, make sure you can access the fitting with two hands. Don't ask how I learned this....and the manufacturer did it to me !" Most, if not all, PEX push-on fittings require being pushed on the tubing firmly, a maneuver that usually requires both hands. No magic here. Even the Factory-style crimp-on variety of PEX fitting needs access for two hands, if you are lucky enough get the calibrated PEX crimper into the needed location, thus the advantage of push-on fittings.Larry
New lavatory faucet installation Reply #5 – April 24, 2014, 11:02:04 am Yahoo Message Number: 145915Larry and all those that responded to my inquiry, I just completed the install of the new faucet on the bath lavatory using the brass push-on fittings using 12" stainless flex hose to make the connection to the new fixture. All work well and was very easy to accomplish. I posted the photos in my LWLD photo album, "Coachman's Enhancements -----." As we dry camp a lot, I chose the lift handle style fixture to make it easier to open & close the water flow quicker. I also like the water flow forward presentation. The only very minor drawback I found is if there is an air pocket in the water line, the air will squirt a small amount of water straight out toward one's pants in the wrong place. I quickly learned to deflect this when re-charging the water lines. Thanks to everyone for their helpful input, MikeNo need to go to CW, PEX push-on fittings are available at any decent hardware store and have been for years. I use the SharkBite brand, available at Home Depot. They are metal, instead of plastic, not sure if it makes a difference but they have been trouble free so far. They are a good option for repairs and modifications and available five minutes away from home. http://www.sharkbite.com/?gclid=CLLv18jA870CFe07OgodI3AAgQ http://www.sharkbiteplumbing.com/sharkbite-straight-connector-1-2-x-1-2-mnpt-lead-freeLarry