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TheMaster · 08-14-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by PLUMBER_BILL

Plumbing sure is different in the USA. Here in Allentown, PA meters, back flow and PRV's usually are in the basement. All water has to have a 42" bury. What's the bury depth in other northern climates? In TM's post it looks like the bury is about 8".

Its about that 8" or so....the frostline is about 2". I typically install my water lines at 12".

Ron · 08-14-2010, 12:50 PM

I have found meters at mid yard here but not that close to a house.

Bayside500 · 08-14-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

Or is it a propress knock off that I peeled the "O" rings out of and soldered it

so why use one of those tee's ?

would it slide like a slip coupling ?

i have never used propress fittings, so i am ignorant on them

**ILPlumber** · 08-14-2010, 02:40 PM

They look like the Menards fittings that come pre-loaded with solder.

TheMaster · 08-14-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bayside500

so why use one of those tee's ?

would it slide like a slip coupling ?

i have never used propress fittings, so i am ignorant on them

They are made by watts. Made in China. They have solder already in them. I used one because I needed a 3/4 tee and I have a few hundred of those. No it would not slide like a coupling. It has nothing to do with propress...I was just foolin around

**ILPlumber** · 08-14-2010, 03:42 PM

Homeowners go Gaa-Gaa over those fittings. An electrician friend of mine did his entire house with them.

I would love to do a cost comparison.

Where was the shoring in that trench?

SewerRatz · 08-14-2010, 03:59 PM

There is a local inspector that will not allow the fittings with the solder preloaded in them. I never would buy them fittings.

**ILPlumber** · 08-14-2010, 05:08 PM

Are they tagged as to what type and manufacturer of solder is in them.

SewerRatz · 08-14-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Are they tagged as to what type and manufacturer of solder is in them.

Not that I have seen. Thats why I think he will not allow them. I did not put them in a home owner repiped his whole home using these, and the isnpector flagged them along with other violations, and told the home owner he had to hire a plumber. I ended up tearing it all out since the HO did not do anything right.

TheMaster · 08-14-2010, 05:53 PM

The fittings are UPC listed,NFS 61 materials compliant and IAPMO listed.

08-14-2010, 12:50 PM	#12
Ron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,635 My Photos	I have found meters at mid yard here but not that close to a house. __________________ Stephen Hawking: If the government is covering up knowledge of Aliens, they are doing a better job of it then they do at anything else.

08-14-2010, 03:59 PM	#17
SewerRatz Illinois Licensed Plumber Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 2,706 My Photos	There is a local inspector that will not allow the fittings with the solder preloaded in them. I never would buy them fittings. __________________ Ron Hasil Lic #058-160417 A-Archer Sewer & Plumbing specializing in: Tankless Water Heaters \| Drain and Sewer Cleaning Sump and Ejector Pumps \| Backflow RPZ Testing

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08-14-2010, 02:40 PM	#14
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,312 My Photos	They look like the Menards fittings that come pre-loaded with solder.

08-14-2010, 03:42 PM	#16
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,312 My Photos	Homeowners go Gaa-Gaa over those fittings. An electrician friend of mine did his entire house with them. I would love to do a cost comparison. Where was the shoring in that trench?

08-14-2010, 05:08 PM	#18
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,312 My Photos	Are they tagged as to what type and manufacturer of solder is in them.

08-14-2010, 05:53 PM	#20
TheMaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,437 My Photos	The fittings are UPC listed,NFS 61 materials compliant and IAPMO listed.