[Windows on Wash]

Hey everybody. Glad to be on this side of the question side of things for a change.

I need to re-do my water treatment in my basement and the basement is unfinished. I want to try re-plubming the basement and running some new line in PEX.

I would like to get better flow to my bathroom (first floor) as well as put a bunch of the faucets and direct runs on manifold. I have CPVC right now and some of the shut off valves are problematic.

I need recommendations on tools, joint types, etc. I am willing to invest in a nice set of tools to make the connections if there is one system that is better than another.

Thanks!!!

 

[Old Thomas]

For a long time I used copper crimp rings but I had to plan ahead because the crimpers use a lot of room. Last year I bought a one handed crimper that uses stainless pinch rings, it is about as big as a pair of pliers. They fit almost anywhere so now they are the only ones I use. Amazon has fittings and ball valves for about half the price of local box stores. It is worth it to order and get extras. Ball valves are the way to go.

 

[Windows on Wash]

What about the tools that spread the PEX and use the PEX collars?

 

[Old Thomas]

What about the tools that spread the PEX and use the PEX collars?

I never used that type. Those fittings are only sold at plumbing suppliers in our neck of the woods.

 

[rjniles]

What about the tools that spread the PEX and use the PEX collars?

The PEX expansion systems (Uponor) are a great system but the tools are expensive and the tubing and fittings are not readily available in many areas. In my area of SC none of the supply houses or big boxes stock them. I have switched from copper crimp rings to SS clamps. This is the tool I use, one handed operation.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053YCN5I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Old Thomas]

Rjniles has the same crimper as I use. It is a good tool.