Re: Accidentally cut 1/2" Polybutylene
Posted by hj on December 13, 2003 at 09:03:34:
In response to Re: Accidentally cut 1/2" Polybutylene
I use the Qest fittings when necessary. How old is the house because if it is within the guidelines I would be thinking about getting the PB replaced before your time runs out and then it fails.

: Hi,
: We (or actually me) accidentally cut one of our Polybutylene 1/2" pipes in our basement in half :( It's a clean cut. It supplies the hot water to our washing machine. So basically I need to re-join those two pieces of 1/2" Polybutylene back together.

: I have been doing some research and it seems like the "Qest" or "Flair-It" compression fittings would be very easy and cost effective to get the job done.
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: Is it really as easy as just tightening the nuts like any other compression fitting?? And it won't leak?? If Terry or any other knowledgable plumber could reply I would great appreciate it!
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: Thanks!

: P.S. Should I go with the Qest or Flair-It fitting??

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