Rman
Master mechanic
My 5 year old PEX with stainless steel crimps joints are failing in two ways. One is the center of the “T” is forming a white crusty area. Two is some joints where the PEX is crimped with the rings is starting to seep a very small quantity of water that’s not quite dripping but is visible and will wet a paper towel. I’m on a well 350 ft deep drilled 2 years ago and the water tests were all good
There is a water softener and I use potassium not salt in brine tank. Why after 5 years are these fittings failing and those are the ones in the basement that are visible. The second floor has two full bathrooms and I’m very worried they may fail catastrophically and flood my house. What’s the fix ? If it’s replace fittings can I remove and reuse the PEX to re crimp the new fittings? Some runs there is no slack. Is this common? PEX and fittings were bought on line and big orange box stores. Help. Thanks
There is a water softener and I use potassium not salt in brine tank. Why after 5 years are these fittings failing and those are the ones in the basement that are visible. The second floor has two full bathrooms and I’m very worried they may fail catastrophically and flood my house. What’s the fix ? If it’s replace fittings can I remove and reuse the PEX to re crimp the new fittings? Some runs there is no slack. Is this common? PEX and fittings were bought on line and big orange box stores. Help. Thanks