Re: ADV-House: An 8x18 renovation.
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:44 am
I used the crimps with the Pex and have had no problems. I also used a few sharkbites due to access and the ability to get the crimp tool in place.
They both work nicely, but if you have alot of connections to make like I did, the crimps will save you alot of money given the cost of each sharkbite connection. I did have to buy the crimp tool however. The sharkbites are easier to install for sure.. but the crimps are not bad, just need to make sure they are seated in the correct position before crimping.
I cannot answer as to the long term reliability on each, but after 2 years, no issues. I tend to think simple is better and the crimps really have nothing to fail other than the Pex itself. The sharkbite has a rubber O-ring seal instead of a compression fit, I believe. I do not know if that is a weak link? Maybe some plumbers here can say more about the long term robustness and reliability? I am just speaking from my limited experience so far.
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They both work nicely, but if you have alot of connections to make like I did, the crimps will save you alot of money given the cost of each sharkbite connection. I did have to buy the crimp tool however. The sharkbites are easier to install for sure.. but the crimps are not bad, just need to make sure they are seated in the correct position before crimping.
I cannot answer as to the long term reliability on each, but after 2 years, no issues. I tend to think simple is better and the crimps really have nothing to fail other than the Pex itself. The sharkbite has a rubber O-ring seal instead of a compression fit, I believe. I do not know if that is a weak link? Maybe some plumbers here can say more about the long term robustness and reliability? I am just speaking from my limited experience so far.
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