Pex - Should fitting be able to turn after crimp

05-01-2012, 10:08 PM	#1
dodge1930 Newbie   Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal Quebec, Canada Posts: 13	Pex - Should fitting be able to turn after crimp 1/2 pex - I'm using compression rings and after I crimp the ring I can turn the fitting in the tube. According to the go/nogo gauge the ring is compressed enough. Should I be able to turn the fitting in the tube? thanks

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05-01-2012, 10:11 PM	#2
TheEplumber call me E     Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 3,859	Pex - Should fitting be able to turn after crimp Quote: Originally Posted by dodge1930 1/2 pex - I'm using compression rings and after I crimp the ring I can turn the fitting in the tube. According to the go/nogo gauge the ring is compressed enough. Should I be able to turn the fitting in the tube? thanks sometimes they do twist. Not too easily though. __________________ When posting in forums, letting us know your location will help others give better feedback/advice/solutions to your questions

05-02-2012, 08:03 AM	#3
eugenefks Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8	Pex - Should fitting be able to turn after crimp ^yes, not freely, but you'll be able twist it