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beaubeau

USA

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Posted: 04/08/22 03:25pm

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Hi. All 3 of these valves are leaking.
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https://ibb.co/9tky4wT

I cut 1 out and bought a SharkBite PEX valve.
Apparently the lines look like (to me) PEX, but it’s not quite PEX.
The PEX rings just wad up the line, like this:
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https://ibb.co/hYd0GgF

Any ideas?

Thanks a lot.

Chip & Nancy (and our 3 Shelties and 3 Cavaliers). 2008 Allegro Open Road Freightliner.

enblethen

Moses Lake, WA

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Posted: 04/08/22 03:39pm

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Second photo shows a compression ring quite possible the wrong size.

Bud
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MountainAir05

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Posted: 04/08/22 04:13pm

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Second photo the ring was not put on with the correct tool

beaubeau

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Posted: 04/08/22 05:02pm

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I think you’re right! I think I used the 3/8 die for 1/2” line, thank you!!

enblethen

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Posted: 04/08/22 05:42pm

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I use this type PEX crimps
Inexpensive tool! Use same style on my sprinkler system.
Push to fit fittings are also good. Sharkbite is one brand but little higher in price.