my weekend Yeterday was spent wandering through the mountains on dirt roads taking in the scenery...... Great day. burned almost an entire tank of gas and i am off pavement about 30 inutes from my house.
It's the weekennnnnd baby!!!
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My wife and myself. I have a "limited" contractor background. Spent my life selling and installing windows, doors, patio rooms, carports, patio covers and awnings. Back in '93 when I bought the Jersey house, it was a 24' x 28' 100 year old 2 story. I took it down to the studs, added a 24' x 16' 2 story addition, all new plumbing, electrical, sheet rock, kitchen, 2-1/2 baths, etc. Now that I'm older, I'm finding that it takes far longer then when I was younger, but I'll get it done eventually.
I do have a question for you, Plumber (I'm assuming that that is your trade). The NC place has all PLEX plumbing run directly into the facets, toilets, etc. I have to move a few lines, replace the cheaparse all plastic values, and I'd like to run armored flex lines from the PLEX to my facets and stuff. Would you recommend rings or clamps for a DIYer like me? Also, will I need an expansion tool? I've run cooper before, but this PLEX is new to me. Thanks.
Sounds like a great time.
Yes master plumber by trade. PEX connections come in two different types. the copper Crimp type, or now the rings are copper but painted black, or the expansion type. either way you will need the correct tool to make the joints. Defunitely rings really easy to do.
Quick question, what color is the piping. Pex will usually be white blue or red. If it is grey then it is PB pipe which brings a whole new set of issues.
Quick question, what color is the piping. Pex will usually be white blue or red. If it is grey then it is PB pipe which brings a whole new set of issues.
Roger on the rings. Thanks. Cold water lines are white, hot lines, red.