Sea Tech Fittings, Male Connector, ½\

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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: 145872

One 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: 145874

That 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-free

Larry

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: 145876

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 !

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: 145915

Larry 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, Mike

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-free

Larry

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