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Default reusing PEX fittings

On Mar 3, 10:25 am, "BobK207" wrote:
Since they are brass & there are crimp cutters available l would get
that they are reusable


The crimp cutters work well. I doubt the fitting are distorted that
much during the crimp process.

It looks to me like the pipe is distorted when the crimp ring is
crimped. From the fittings I've un-ringged, I couldn't tell the new
fittings from the old, brass was in great shape.

For the procedure, I would recommend cutting through on side first,
rotating the fitting 180 degrees and start the cut on that side. The
ring will bend back on itself.

Of things I wouldn't try is the Dremel, you don't want to nick the
fitting accidently.

Good luck,