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Redwood · 03-08-2010, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protech

You could install and acid neutralizer as well. The trouble with reliance on neutralizers is that every time it falls out of maintenance, the water system starts getting damaged irreversibly.

Even in a house completely repiped with plastic fittings and PEX there are many other components that could be damaged. I would treat the water as well as install piping that is not effected by the acidity of the water.

TheMaster · 03-08-2010, 08:37 PM

Maybe he just bought his pex from people who store it like this........This pic was taken today at a supply house. I have not and will never buy pex from these people. I've told them about their problem atleast 6 months but they dont seem to care,today I didn't say anything. Not my problem.

Bonafide · 03-08-2010, 08:49 PM

Wirsbo, viega, etc?

rex · 03-09-2010, 09:30 PM

NOT THE RIGHT WAY......wrap some aluminum foil around the ring to thicken it up and crimp it again.....only will work on the copper rings

DUNBAR PLUMBING · 03-10-2010, 12:22 AM

Pics or it didn't happen. lol

futz · 03-10-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMaster

Maybe he just bought his pex from people who store it like this........This pic was taken today at a supply house. I have not and will never buy pex from these people. I've told them about their problem atleast 6 months but they dont seem to care,today I didn't say anything. Not my problem.

They'll start to care when they get sued. Our suppliers suddenly started refusing refunds on any pex a few years back. Apparently someone stored pex badly (outdoors - not covered) at their shop and then returned it to the supplier, who resold it to someone else. It failed, and the lawyers had a field day.

Asparta · 03-20-2010, 01:23 AM

There was a bad batch of Waterline products, including 1/2" pex 90's and 3/4" x 1/2" pex tee's. If they are Waterline brand, change them out! More breaks to come!

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03-08-2010, 08:37 PM	#12
TheMaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,437 My Photos	Maybe he just bought his pex from people who store it like this........This pic was taken today at a supply house. I have not and will never buy pex from these people. I've told them about their problem atleast 6 months but they dont seem to care,today I didn't say anything. Not my problem.

03-08-2010, 08:49 PM	#13
Bonafide Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Beantown Posts: 70 My Photos	Wirsbo, viega, etc?

03-09-2010, 09:30 PM	#14
rex Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cohoctah,MI Posts: 239 My Photos	NOT THE RIGHT WAY......wrap some aluminum foil around the ring to thicken it up and crimp it again.....only will work on the copper rings

03-20-2010, 01:23 AM	#17
Asparta Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Drayton Valley, Alberta, CANADA Posts: 38 My Photos	There was a bad batch of Waterline products, including 1/2" pex 90's and 3/4" x 1/2" pex tee's. If they are Waterline brand, change them out! More breaks to come!