Plumbing woes

[Larry holland]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ernest Ekberg"
wrote:
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> I have had persistent problems with my coach plumbing. The copper
lines
> have been patched so many times, and all the clamps have been
> tightened so many times- that it was time to replumb.
> I should have put up with the leaks.
> I used Pex tubing and fittings. The new Pex is a joy to work with.
What
> was my nightmare was routing the new in the cramped spaces where the
> old was. And the closest supply house is 25 miles away. The copper
> lines and fittings have been removed and thankfully after only 3
trips
> to the supply house, I now have at least curbside plumbing that
doesn't
> leak!!!
> Ernie-83PT40 in Montana- watching football now

Ernie, What kind of material is "PEX" tubing made from? Are the
fittings compression type, glue, or something else like an "O" ring
seal? What sizes does it come in, and what are the pressure ratings,
working and static. I have been in the piping trade for more years
than I want to remember and "PEX" is a new one on me. Sounds
interesting, although copper is great for most installations it can be
a bear to work with in the confined spaces we have in our "Birds".
Larry Holland
82FC35SB 3208T
Canandaigua, N.Y.
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