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Old 02-09-2011, 05:51 AM   #1
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The plumbing system is an assortment of PEX, Flair-It, and PVC types of fittings, hoses, etc. Should I invest in a PEX Tool Set ($89 at Lowe's) or Flair-It tools? What items should I carry for the routine RV water leaks?
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Old 02-09-2011, 06:07 AM   #2
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Pex/PVC Tool

I just bought a cutting tool at ACE Hardware that cuts PEX/PVC for $10.00. Used it yesterday and it works fine. I carry 6 foot of PEX and several type of PEX fittings for repairs.

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Old 02-09-2011, 08:43 AM   #3
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I do the same as Charles Tuit, 'cept a carry 2 4 foot sections of PEX. :-)
I also have an inexpensive cutter that works fine, can't remember where I got it or how much it was, but I KNOW!!! tweren't no $89 dollars.

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Don't overlook Shark Bite connectors for easy repairs.
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Old 02-09-2011, 09:58 AM   #5
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Old 02-09-2011, 02:06 PM   #6
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We changed every fitting to brass. Should never have a leak again.

Some fitting were adapted larger/smaller according to the appliance be serviced.

Costs: about $140.00 (had two fittings machined). And about 20 hours (yes, I had a lot of free time). I only trust myself for this type of work.

Sharkbite is a quality product. I just went another way... Of course DW has fallen in love with the 2011 QD's. lol

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Thanks for the feedback -- I'm going with the SharkBite, installing a few at a time. I find myself constantly tightening leaking fittings jarred loose by road vibrations -- not something I want to be doing now that we are full-timing. In the past, while at the 'stik and brik' between trips, this was part of my after trip PM. I've got better things to do (??) now that I don't have a damn thing to do "Yes Honey", "I'll get right on it!"
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