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Title: Plastic PEX Tubing Fittings
Post by: Brad Burgess on February 26, 2011, 02:01:41 AM

Hello All

I am doing some domestic water plumbing revisions and am in need of the manufacturer of the "push fit" type of plastic fittings.  I can find plenty of brass PEX stuff but would prefer the cost of plastic.  Thanks for your help.

Brad Burgess
03 Monterey #800460

Title: Re: Plastic PEX Tubing Fittings
Post by: Dave Blystone on February 26, 2011, 03:33:47 AM

TRY A GOOD MARINE SUPPY STORE  THEY ARE USED IN BOATS  
IF YOU STILL HAVE PROBLEMS EMAIL ME AT  CURLY5420@AOL.COM
I HAD A MARINE STORE BEFORE RETIREMENT

Title: Re: Plastic PEX Tubing Fittings
Post by: Jim Shaw on February 26, 2011, 01:32:55 PM

You can also try mobile home supply store, I found some at one last year.
Jim

Title: Re: Plastic PEX Tubing Fittings
Post by: Paul Schwalen on February 26, 2011, 03:32:18 PM

Our local Ace Hardware also carries them.

Title: Re: Plastic PEX Tubing Fittings
Post by: Bill Sprague on February 26, 2011, 03:36:10 PM

Brad,

I first ran into the plastic push on fittings in a Sea Ray boat.  But, they were metric!  I think the brand was "Blue Whale" and imported from Europe.  I could only get them at West Marine.  My boat used 15mm!

All of the Lowe's stores in in the Seattle-Tacoma area carry them in plastic. I think the brand is "Watts".  What Lowe's stocks may vary from state to state based on plumbing codes.  

I can go to the local Lowe's and get the brand and SKUs if you strike out where you are.  

Bill

Title: Re: Plastic PEX Tubing Fittings
Post by: Larry Fisk on February 26, 2011, 04:15:29 PM

Just a thought, My plastic hoses began leaking on my living room slide with the kitchen sink. I replaced them with the stainless steel braided hoses because I feel they will stand up better to the constant in / out of the slide as we travel from place to place. So far so good though it was more expensive than the plastic. I guess time will tell.

Title: Re: Plastic PEX Tubing Fittings
Post by: Larry Fisk on February 26, 2011, 04:19:56 PM

Of course it's important to remember to look for home water service stainless hose. It is possible to buy them containing lead components. Not good if you’re going to be drinking from that faucet.

Title: Re: Plastic PEX Tubing Fittings
Post by: Gerald Farris on February 26, 2011, 06:07:46 PM

I have seen them at Home Depot stores in Texas.

Gerald