How to install PEX pipe and fittings

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  • Опубліковано 15 гру 2021
  • This video explains how to install Apollo PEX-B fittings and tubing. ‪@apolloretailonline‬
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  • @OGRScintilla
    @OGRScintilla 3 дні тому

    First time working with plumbing, and dealing with converting my old poly b over to new pet fittings. Thank you so much for helping navigate this scary thing called manhood 😂

  • @williamelam1657
    @williamelam1657 10 місяців тому +4

    My nightmare plumbing problem has been resolved.thankyou so much ❤

  • @swffej
    @swffej 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you that was a big help in figuring out all the different connectors!!

    • @rogerwaugh4929
      @rogerwaugh4929 Рік тому +1

      Does any of these rings work with the pinch tool

  • @talarirenatimuniswamy3843
    @talarirenatimuniswamy3843 Рік тому

    Tanks good video

  • @kawarthakenny1077
    @kawarthakenny1077 7 місяців тому

    Thanks, helpful

  • @miteBaMountainMan
    @miteBaMountainMan 8 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @kimkferrarillc4878
    @kimkferrarillc4878 8 місяців тому

    I have a issue with removing the cover clamps off of the hot water heater is there a tool for that

  • @guybenoit2004
    @guybenoit2004 5 місяців тому

    Great video
    Just not clear when you use 1/2 inch pex pipe and when 3/4 inch pex pipe is required.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated

    • @guybenoit2004
      @guybenoit2004 4 місяці тому

      @@Navy1977nothing to do with codes which allow both sizes. Just trying to confirm the main should be half inch and pipes going to faucets one qtr ?

  • @godofplumbing
    @godofplumbing Рік тому +14

    For inside pipe fittings, you must increase one pipe size diameter that you would of used for copper pipes.

    • @TheGuruStud
      @TheGuruStud 4 місяці тому +1

      False.

    • @godofplumbing
      @godofplumbing 4 місяці тому

      @@TheGuruStud from all your years of experience right?
      What's the inside diameter of a 1/2 inch PEX Cinch on 90'?

  • @rickeykeeton4770
    @rickeykeeton4770 Рік тому +6

    Do you go one size larger to make up for loss pressure due to fittings being inside of pex?

    • @apolloretailonline
      @apolloretailonline  Рік тому

      No, the size on the packaging matches the size of pipe you are using. If you are using 3/4" pipe, please use 3/4" fittings.

    • @robertjackson7590
      @robertjackson7590 Рік тому +5

      @@apolloretailonline "one size larger to make up for loss pressure due to fittings being inside of PEX?"
      Rickey is asking about flow in comparison to using PEX in place of Copper tubing. Copper vs PEX A vs PEX B flow drop at then end?
      B fittings with A tubing with a crimp is what some use with no substantial drop for example.

    • @DanielGomez-cf6vk
      @DanielGomez-cf6vk Місяць тому

      I do

    • @howtodoitdude1662
      @howtodoitdude1662 Місяць тому

      You don’t lose pressure, you lose flow rate.

  • @sharongrindstaff6078
    @sharongrindstaff6078 26 днів тому

    Excellent video. Can you make a video explaining how to remove crimped metal PEX fitting and replacing all the fittings with poly without cutting the PEX on each side of the fitting. I am afraid if I cut the PEX as in this video that eventually the water lines will be too short Thanks in advance ( or refer me to another resource)

    • @Wilem35
      @Wilem35 22 дні тому

      Just use a connector to extend the pipe. Don't reuse the PEX that was over a previous fitting.

  • @teamsilva7563
    @teamsilva7563 2 місяці тому

    Which of these three connections is most reliable? It seems like the stainless steel sleeve is best to my eye

    • @howtodoitdude1662
      @howtodoitdude1662 Місяць тому

      I prefer the SS pinch connector, no need to check with a gauge like the others.

    • @Wilem35
      @Wilem35 22 дні тому

      @@howtodoitdude1662 Cheaper tools as well

  • @PedroAntonio-jw7rr
    @PedroAntonio-jw7rr Рік тому

    Whats the tool called to clamp it

  • @jamIam6548
    @jamIam6548 Рік тому

    Bend fitting on type b!? Type b doesn't have the flex needed like type a..

  • @Thetileguy
    @Thetileguy 3 місяці тому +1

    The crimping tool for sleeves have a wrong description on the manual for the “go and no go “ if we listen to this guy here

  • @leestebbins5051
    @leestebbins5051 9 місяців тому +3

    If you buy the $90 tool you can re-use the $12 fitting.

    • @chesshooligan1282
      @chesshooligan1282 8 місяців тому +3

      If you buy the $5 screwdriver, you can re-use the $0.05 screw.

    • @djRoyalTee
      @djRoyalTee 8 місяців тому +2

      If you don't, you'll spend $190 on the do overs... lol 😆😆

  • @djshortsleeve9132
    @djshortsleeve9132 Рік тому

    Pex is not high density polyethylene. It’s cross linked.

  • @bigjohn2810
    @bigjohn2810 4 місяці тому

    famous last words, "never had one fail on me yet"

  • @fillup40
    @fillup40 Рік тому +4

    I will use copper pipe thank you.

  • @lordlee6473
    @lordlee6473 4 місяці тому

    Apollo is trying sell pipes or tools? lol.

  • @davenoi9609
    @davenoi9609 Місяць тому

    Pex B is fake!
    PEX is a polyethylene material which has undergone a change in molecular structure using a chemical or a physical process whereby the polymer chains are chemically linked. Crosslinking of the polymer chains of polyethylene (HDPE) into PEX for pipes results in improved properties such as elevated temperature strength and performance, flexibility, chemical resistance, environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR), resistance to slow crack growth (SCG), toughness, and abrasion. Crosslinking makes PEX a "semi-thermoset" polymer, providing excellent long-term stability.

  • @jettison8390
    @jettison8390 4 місяці тому +1

    Pvc is always a better and cheaper solution..😓

    • @adnan9520
      @adnan9520 4 місяці тому +2

      ​@@jettison8390pvc is garbage, bad for health and bursts when frozen in cold weather

    • @jettison8390
      @jettison8390 4 місяці тому

      @@Navy1977 it's because of the price and simple installation.. just some glue and a good pipe, but I guess these new pipe makers need their own niche, so who am I to say anything..🤷🤔😅

    • @jettison8390
      @jettison8390 4 місяці тому

      @@Navy1977 to each their own..🤷

    • @TheGuruStud
      @TheGuruStud 4 місяці тому +1

      Cpvc is brittle trash. Laborious to install and will always fail with age.

  • @tennis2469
    @tennis2469 4 місяці тому

    this will slow your water flow so bad. dont use it.

    • @ImperialPainting-ht8ql
      @ImperialPainting-ht8ql 3 місяці тому +2

      I have this for an exterior spigot. I can fill my 370gal hot tub in 1 hour and 30 mins at most while we wife dishwasher is running, no issues at all

    • @Wilem35
      @Wilem35 22 дні тому

      Best way to conserve water.

  • @BC-ne2yn
    @BC-ne2yn 8 місяців тому +1

    can you show how each fastner is the same but just looks different? wonder why pinch clamps are banned in many countries/jurisdictions? your sharbite removal tool is a scam. your manifold having plastic connection are prone to leak like all plastic threaded materials. the use of tape to prevent leaks is no even a thing, thats bad threads or bad joint, if your solving that by tape your just bandaiding the problem. thats also why you dont have plastic to plastic or plastic to metal thread connections.

    • @tehpurplepills
      @tehpurplepills 4 місяці тому +1

      the use of ptfe tape to prevent leaks is the sole purpose ptfe tape exists.....im a pipe dope guy though

    • @BC-ne2yn
      @BC-ne2yn 4 місяці тому

      which is why its useless is typical situations, threads seal the joint with help of lubricant. tape should not be relyed on to seal any joint, its a backup in bad situations. it also gets debree into systems because people over use it. it voids manufacture specs with some devices. refridge especially @@tehpurplepills

    • @TheGuruStud
      @TheGuruStud 4 місяці тому

      🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡