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05-18-2017, 06:11 PM #1
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PEX Water Line Size, Recommended Spare Fittings, PEX Tips
I'm looking for info on the PEX water lines and fittings used in Reflection 5th wheel.
Size of water lines, 1/2" I'm guessing
Sharkbite fittings vs clamps and crimping tool.
What kind of fittings/line to have on hand during a trip.
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05-18-2017, 08:41 PM #2
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Ive keep the crimp tool and bands on hand. Typically purchase Sharkbite fittings as needed. Good luck!
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05-19-2017, 11:19 AM #3
I actually don't carry any of it with me. But if I need to do a repair, I'll swing by the local hardware store wherever I am and purchase Shark Bite fittings. They are very common and most hardware stores carry a good selection. If I'm at home, I have a large crimping tool and bands on hand for repairs.
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05-19-2017, 12:02 PM #4
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Just don't use the sharkbite's on the flexible water lines as they are not Pex. They are a heater hose type (and not easily found outside the RV world). A pex fitting will fit over these lines but within a short period of time the hose will develop a huge bubble and burst. I know that from personal experience
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05-19-2017, 03:50 PM #5
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I carry a PEX cinch clamp tool, a couple straight and 90* fittings, clamps and a 2' section of blue and red PEX tubing. May be overkill, but I have had a leak and wished for the materials.
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05-19-2017, 06:11 PM #6
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Thanks for the replies.
I think I'll go with the stainless steel cinch clamps which remind me of CV joint boot clamps.
Any crimp tool likes?
I see the red and blue water lines and assume they are the PEX lines.
What are the other flexible lines in the FW that aren't PEX?
Gene- Gene
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05-19-2017, 06:18 PM #7
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On my 27RL, some of the lines are Pex and some are of that heater tubing. Maybe your lines are all Pex which is a good thing.
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05-19-2017, 08:27 PM #8
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05-20-2017, 06:18 AM #9
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The heater hose (my terminology) has a white interior but the exterior may be red or blue colored. So that's an easy way to ID it. Also it is much more flexible than real Pex.
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05-20-2017, 07:02 AM #10
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So what connectors should be used on the "colored heater hose"?
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