Zeke
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| 09 Sep 2010 07:10 PM |
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Please excuse this newbie question:
My helper was a little hasty with nipping the zip ties and put a nick in the pex. I really don't want to have any couplings in the concrete, and am considering tearing this loop out and just replacing it. Is this over kill, how trustworthy is a crimp repair?
I've attached a pic. The damage is rather minimal and the tubing is holding pressure, but I feel it would be irresponsible to leave this be. What would you do? |
Attachment: pex.jpg
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mikeinnyc
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| 18 Sep 2010 07:35 PM |
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REPLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OR PAY LATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| MIKE IN NYC |
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mikeinnyc
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| 18 Sep 2010 07:36 PM |
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NO O2 BARRIER????????? RED COLOR |
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| MIKE IN NYC |
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Blueridgecompany.com
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| 18 Sep 2010 10:57 PM |
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crimp couple, air test 50 psi, soap test, tape over joint to prevent concrete contact with joint. move on be more careful. Dan |
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| Dan <br>BlueRidgeCompany.com |
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Zeke
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| 19 Sep 2010 05:11 PM |
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Thanks for the replies. I ended up replacing that loop, there's enough undamaged length for a staple up bathroom loop on my upper floor. Mike: it is O2 barrier, from ThermaPex. Dan: I did pick up some crimp couplings, but given I had some extra time (concrete guy is off schedule) I just figured I'd replace. Believe me, I'm being careful. My helper (father, god bless him) is sometimes a little eager. |
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