Scott_W
Renovation contractor
I am switching over to using pex tubing on some of the plumbing that I do. At my local supply house (nobletrade). They gave me the tubing (standard blue pex, plastic only) and some fittings that I needed. Now the fittings that they gave all have O-rings, which I think are kitec K2 fittings (from searching the net). Aren't these for the tubing with the aluminum in it? Are these ok to use on the stardard pex (plastic only) pipe? I was just expecting standard barb fittings. The ones they gave were MUCH more expensive.
Also any additional advice would be appreciated. I did buy the actual crimpers and deburring tool. I did however forget to buy a set of cutters for the tubing.
I am using this to replace some old galvanised pipes going from a basement to the 2nd floor bathroom of an older home. I'll be using 1/2", would this be sufficient? The fittings just seem so restricted (I know asked a milion times!) Everything in the basement is already copper.
Thanks...scott
Also any additional advice would be appreciated. I did buy the actual crimpers and deburring tool. I did however forget to buy a set of cutters for the tubing.
I am using this to replace some old galvanised pipes going from a basement to the 2nd floor bathroom of an older home. I'll be using 1/2", would this be sufficient? The fittings just seem so restricted (I know asked a milion times!) Everything in the basement is already copper.
Thanks...scott