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Post by scrub-buster on Mar 5, 2024 20:20:52 GMT -5
The inlet line to our water heater blew out of the elbow tonight. Luckily I was in the next room and got it shut off in a few seconds. I was able to wiggle the pex clamp down and put a hose clamp on it. It's holding for now. On top of that, my main shut off valve handle broke off and the water heater valve handle stripped. Should I replace it with the same style clamp or go with something like a shark bite elbow?  |
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Mar 5, 2024 20:25:08 GMT -5
I will say I’ve never been disappointed with any of the sharkbite fittings I’ve used and it’s quite a bit. They are pricey compared to others, but it’s worth it to me on most occasions. Plus the ease of use is so nice.
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Post by scrub-buster on Mar 5, 2024 20:41:23 GMT -5
All my plumbing is this pex stuff. I'm thinking getting the tool and clamps might be a good idea incase this happens again. I think this clamp just wasn't tight enough. It held for 14 years though.
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Post by michaelc on Mar 5, 2024 21:02:24 GMT -5
I agree with whitetaildave on the shark bites. They are fool proof but I always use the brass style and not the plastic. I redid our main trunk line and I've had 0 issues, and I even added a water filter system using pex and shark bites.
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Post by Huntnfreak on Mar 5, 2024 21:48:25 GMT -5
I would use a Sharkbite fitting in this situation. Make sure you get the “sharkbite” brand because the other brands out there are junk.
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Post by span870 on Mar 6, 2024 6:19:56 GMT -5
The inlet line to our water heater blew out of the elbow tonight. Luckily I was in the next room and got it shut off in a few seconds. I was able to wiggle the pex clamp down and put a hose clamp on it. It's holding for now. On top of that, my main shut off valve handle broke off and the water heater valve handle stripped. Should I replace it with the same style clamp or go with something like a shark bite elbow? You close to lawrence county? Got everything you need to fix that |
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Post by scrub-buster on Mar 6, 2024 7:11:36 GMT -5
The inlet line to our water heater blew out of the elbow tonight. Luckily I was in the next room and got it shut off in a few seconds. I was able to wiggle the pex clamp down and put a hose clamp on it. It's holding for now. On top of that, my main shut off valve handle broke off and the water heater valve handle stripped. Should I replace it with the same style clamp or go with something like a shark bite elbow? You close to lawrence county? Got everything you need to fix that I appreciate it but I'm a 2.5 hour drive from Lawrence County. |
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Post by esshup on Mar 6, 2024 7:22:13 GMT -5
I'm in the North East corner of Starke County and was going to say the same thing, but I bet you are even further from here.
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Post by scrub-buster on Mar 6, 2024 7:33:34 GMT -5
I'm in the North East corner of Starke County and was going to say the same thing, but I bet you are even further from here. In in the S.E. corner of the state. I can almost see Kentucky and Ohio |
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Post by ms660 on Mar 6, 2024 17:30:59 GMT -5
Shark bites are a fine invention, but keep your fingers out of them. I know a guy who learned that lesson the hard way
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Post by Ahawkeye on Mar 6, 2024 18:05:03 GMT -5
Shark bites are a fine invention, but keep your fingers out of them. I know a guy who learned that lesson the hard way Do tell! How'd he get it off his finger? |
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Post by esshup on Mar 6, 2024 20:13:43 GMT -5
Shark bites are a fine invention, but keep your fingers out of them. I know a guy who learned that lesson the hard way Do tell! How'd he get it off his finger? I could see a dremel, a thin cut off wheel and a bucket of water being used. |
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Post by Ahawkeye on Mar 6, 2024 20:45:55 GMT -5
Do tell! How'd he get it off his finger? I could see a dremel, a thin cut off wheel and a bucket of water being used. Well if it got swollen I'd bet a pretty fast trip to the ER but I've seen people get pretty creative in emergency situations. |
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Post by scrub-buster on Mar 6, 2024 21:18:02 GMT -5
I could see a dremel, a thin cut off wheel and a bucket of water being used. Well if it got swollen I'd bet a pretty fast trip to the ER but I've seen people get pretty creative in emergency situations. I used a dremel tool on my tooth when it broke. I just rounded off the sharp edge that was cutting my tongue. I didn't have dental insurance at the time. |
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Post by ms660 on Mar 6, 2024 22:46:57 GMT -5
Lube and a pop sickle stick and still he lost some skin getting it off
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Post by saltydog on Mar 7, 2024 6:12:23 GMT -5
All my plumbing is this pex stuff. I'm thinking getting the tool and clamps might be a good idea incase this happens again. I think this clamp just wasn't tight enough. It held for 14 years though. You might take the time to go through the rest of the plumbing to check for more loose fittings ! |
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