Themp
Active Member
I had to replace my PRV which was installed in a new PEX water line from the street. I only needed to make one 3/4 inch PEX crimp connection on one side of the PRV. I re-used the union side nut on the PRV. I purchased the Apollo crimp tool and copper rings from Lowes:
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-Multi-Head-PEX-Crimping-Tool/3572368
I did no testing of this tool and did the one 3/4 inch crimp and the No-Go tool is showing it was over compressed. What is the implication of an over compressed ring(the No-Go tool slid all the way over)? I have to decide to let it go or cut it out. No leak over 12 hours. The crimp ring is on a brass fitting 3/4 inch to the PRV. My problem is I have no slack left and will have to do more cutting to make the connection work. I am taking back the tool, as I think it should be calibrated correctly from the get go.
My final question is that the line was installed using plastic fittings so if I have to cut back to a fitting can I re-use the plastic fitting if I cut the ring off with a Dremel?
Thanks, Tom
http://www.lowes.com/pd/Apollo-Multi-Head-PEX-Crimping-Tool/3572368
I did no testing of this tool and did the one 3/4 inch crimp and the No-Go tool is showing it was over compressed. What is the implication of an over compressed ring(the No-Go tool slid all the way over)? I have to decide to let it go or cut it out. No leak over 12 hours. The crimp ring is on a brass fitting 3/4 inch to the PRV. My problem is I have no slack left and will have to do more cutting to make the connection work. I am taking back the tool, as I think it should be calibrated correctly from the get go.
My final question is that the line was installed using plastic fittings so if I have to cut back to a fitting can I re-use the plastic fitting if I cut the ring off with a Dremel?
Thanks, Tom