Softener valve to PEX connection?

[Theant]

My water softener valve has these big black threaded connectors with o-rings on the inside. I'm not sure what they are called. There's a small piece that goes from that to 3/4" PVC. Can anyone link me to a similar part that goes from the threaded/o-ring side straight to PEX?

Thanks,
Anthony

 

[Aaroninnh]

My water softener valve has these big black threaded connectors with o-rings on the inside. I'm not sure what they are called. There's a small piece that goes from that to 3/4" PVC. Can anyone link me to a similar part that goes from the threaded/o-ring side straight to PEX?

Thanks,
Anthony

Looks like a Clack WS1 bypass. Clack sells various installation fittings that you can select from, and in different sizes. Im not aware of a "PEX" one, and remember there are two major types of pex terminations. Expansion (uphonor) and Crimp/clamp, so if you do find a native pex one make sure you get the right type that works with the pex you're using.

There is a installation fitting for Clack that has a 3/4" sharbite on the end, this should work fine with PEX if desired:

https://www.freshwatersystems.com/products/clack-ws1-v3007-12-fitting-3-4-brass-sharkbite-assembly

 

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[Theant]

There is a installation fitting for Clack that has a 3/4" sharbite on the end, this should work fine with PEX if desired:

https://www.freshwatersystems.com/products/clack-ws1-v3007-12-fitting-3-4-brass-sharkbite-assembly

That's perfect, thank you!

 

[ditttohead]

Better.

These are elbowed John Guest fittings. Much nicer since they are not straight.

 

[Theant]

Better.

These are elbowed John Guest fittings. Much nicer since they are not straight.

I do like the 90-degree aspect, but I don't want John Guest on the other end.

 

[ditttohead]

John Guest and Sharkbite are basically the same connection style, they are even the same company now. Just brass vs/plastic.

 

[Theant]

John Guest and Sharkbite are basically the same connection style, they are even the same company now. Just brass vs/plastic.

I can put PEX into a Sharkbite fitting. Can I do that with John Guest?

 

[Aaroninnh]

I can put PEX into a Sharkbite fitting. Can I do that with John Guest?

Yes you can. I like sharkbites better, but agree with Dittohead that if you piping is coming from above or below, the 90 degree is the only way to fly.

 

[ditttohead]

You can add the 90 degree kit as well to the sharkbites. I barely stock the sharkbites anymore, the majority of customers prefer the JG elbows, so much easier to install than the straight fitting.