Pex Fittings - Now ONLY Viega Press here! - Plumbing Zone

mo1258 · 03-02-2009, 12:55 AM

Just wondering if this is happening elsewhere....

Here in Central Texas the supply houses have dropped all copper ring type pex fittings and now only stock the Viega bronze PureFlow which require the stainless press ring and special crimpers. I'm happy with copper ring and have the tools for 2 crews.

Of course, Lowes and maybe Home Depot have Zurn Qpex but .... I'd prefer not to go in that direction until they convince me that the dezincification problems are solved.

Yes, I know ... Uponor is "better" - can't get that around here either. I'm sure the Viega press fittings are good - I'd just like to avoid the tool expense...

So, are we seeing the end of the copper ring in professional supply houses? Sure looks like it in this area of the country!

Mike

Ron · 03-02-2009, 12:58 AM

Are you a licensed plumber? if so, please give us an intro in the intro forum.

mo1258 · 03-02-2009, 09:22 AM

Will do!

22rifle · 03-02-2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mo1258

Just wondering if this is happening elsewhere....

Here in Central Texas the supply houses have dropped all copper ring type pex fittings and now only stock the Viega bronze PureFlow which require the stainless press ring and special crimpers. I'm happy with copper ring and have the tools for 2 crews.

Of course, Lowes and maybe Home Depot have Zurn Qpex but .... I'd prefer not to go in that direction until they convince me that the dezincification problems are solved.

Yes, I know ... Uponor is "better" - can't get that around here either. I'm sure the Viega press fittings are good - I'd just like to avoid the tool expense...

So, are we seeing the end of the copper ring in professional supply houses? Sure looks like it in this area of the country!

Mike

Barnett will still have it.

user823 · 03-02-2009, 10:50 AM

You can pick up the Viega hand tools for a couple hundred bucks. The Stainless steel sleeve is much superior compared to the copper ring imo and it's a lot faster. You don't have to worry about positioning the ring. If your supplier is carrying Viega it might be worth the switch.

**ILPlumber** · 03-02-2009, 05:14 PM

I still use copper rings for water distribution.

They come in 20' sections

Sorry, couldn't resist one jab. Carry on

uaplumber · 03-02-2009, 06:00 PM

gusty60 · 03-02-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILPlumber

I still use copper rings for water distribution.

They come in 20' sections

Sorry, couldn't resist one jab. Carry on

LOL

mo1258 · 03-03-2009, 11:27 AM

Thanks for the comments and humor... (better keep your day job).

Anyone know how the Viega press fittings are checked for calibration after crimping - like the Go-NoGo guage on copper rings? I know the crimpers are ratchet and only release after a complete crimp. But (maybe I'm over worried here) how do you know the crimper is calibrated right?

Thanks!

Protech · 03-05-2009, 08:36 PM

It's just your part of the country. Copper rings are still everywhere in FL. I'm not using to veiga's sleeves until they are proven for 10 years.

As for zurn, I recently switched (for price reasons) from zurn. I've used zurn for 10+ years without a single issue. Literally thousands of repipes WITH WARRANTYS. Not a single warranty claim yet. Food for thought.

03-02-2009, 12:55 AM	#1
mo1258 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 My Photos	Pex Fittings - Now ONLY Viega Press here! Just wondering if this is happening elsewhere.... Here in Central Texas the supply houses have dropped all copper ring type pex fittings and now only stock the Viega bronze PureFlow which require the stainless press ring and special crimpers. I'm happy with copper ring and have the tools for 2 crews. Of course, Lowes and maybe Home Depot have Zurn Qpex but .... I'd prefer not to go in that direction until they convince me that the dezincification problems are solved. Yes, I know ... Uponor is "better" - can't get that around here either. I'm sure the Viega press fittings are good - I'd just like to avoid the tool expense... So, are we seeing the end of the copper ring in professional supply houses? Sure looks like it in this area of the country! Mike

03-02-2009, 12:58 AM	#2
Ron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,635 My Photos	Are you a licensed plumber? if so, please give us an intro in the intro forum. __________________ 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.

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uaplumber Plumbing Contractor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Westlock, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,436 My Photos	__________________ B&B Plumbing Inc http://www.westlockplumber.com Plumbing and Heating in Westlock, Alberta

03-05-2009, 08:36 PM	#10
Protech ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 7,167 My Photos	It's just your part of the country. Copper rings are still everywhere in FL. I'm not using to veiga's sleeves until they are proven for 10 years. As for zurn, I recently switched (for price reasons) from zurn. I've used zurn for 10+ years without a single issue. Literally thousands of repipes WITH WARRANTYS. Not a single warranty claim yet. Food for thought. __________________ Plumber, Repiping, Replumbing, Leak Detection, Solar Water Heater, Drain Cleaner, Pipe Leak, Polk County Plumber, Lakeland Plumber, Winter Haven Plumber, Haines City Plumber, Bartow Plumber

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03-02-2009, 09:22 AM	#3
mo1258 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 My Photos	Will do!

03-02-2009, 10:50 AM	#5
user823 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,595 My Photos	You can pick up the Viega hand tools for a couple hundred bucks. The Stainless steel sleeve is much superior compared to the copper ring imo and it's a lot faster. You don't have to worry about positioning the ring. If your supplier is carrying Viega it might be worth the switch.

03-02-2009, 05:14 PM	#6
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,312 My Photos	I still use copper rings for water distribution. They come in 20' sections Sorry, couldn't resist one jab. Carry on

03-03-2009, 11:27 AM	#9
mo1258 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8 My Photos	Thanks for the comments and humor... (better keep your day job). Anyone know how the Viega press fittings are checked for calibration after crimping - like the Go-NoGo guage on copper rings? I know the crimpers are ratchet and only release after a complete crimp. But (maybe I'm over worried here) how do you know the crimper is calibrated right? Thanks!

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