On Fri, 2 Mar 2007 14:40:14 -0800, "Eigenvector"
wrote:


"Oren" wrote in message
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On Fri, 2 Mar 2007 12:48:17 -0800, "Eigenvector"
wrote:

What's the consensus here - should the PEX fittings be reused if the line
has to be cut and reworked? I cut some old PEX lines that I installed
about
a year ago and I noticed that there was some blackish residue on the
fitting - rust from the galvanized to PEX interface most likely. But I
notice the discoloration and the fact that the crimp ring to some extent
distorts the fitting and it makes me wonder if I should discard old
fittings.


My instructions are vague about re-using a fitting. It simply says
..if you make a bad crimp - cut it out and replace it....

No mention of distortion in the fitting.
--
Oren

Well by definition it is a compression fitting - some distortion is
required. Doesn't mean it's automatically bad of course.


I would not be scared to cut the crimp off the fitting with a Dremel
tool and use the fitting again. Using the GO-NO GO gauge, the crimp
can best determine the proper crimp.

I'm sure many fittings have been used a second time.



--
Oren

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