I did a ripout on our old powder room and need to replace the sink and toilet stops, since they all leak. I have no problem at all sweating pipes, but I saw this BrassCraft PushConnect thing at my plumbing supply store that intrigued me. I don't wish to go with cheap "Made in China" stuff that seems pervasive these days, so I always try to buy good stuff.
I cut off the old stops and cleaned up the pipes such that they look nice and clean, but was wondering if PushConnect stops want to be on new copper? Will they leak? Should I use them at all and sweat the stops instead? Just trying to save a few minutes, but figured I'd check with someone since last thing I need is a flood. BTW, we have well water that is 7 on the scale, untreated. Went to the company web site, but they don't have much info about condition of the existing copper pipes. I'm just assuming they must be straight, since they use "O rings".
Cheers!
Paul
I cut off the old stops and cleaned up the pipes such that they look nice and clean, but was wondering if PushConnect stops want to be on new copper? Will they leak? Should I use them at all and sweat the stops instead? Just trying to save a few minutes, but figured I'd check with someone since last thing I need is a flood. BTW, we have well water that is 7 on the scale, untreated. Went to the company web site, but they don't have much info about condition of the existing copper pipes. I'm just assuming they must be straight, since they use "O rings".
Cheers!
Paul