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R-pod Owners Forum : Pex water leaks http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Pex water leaks Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 22:15:58 +0000 Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:59:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12072 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Pex water leaks : greetingsI meant PEX not hexCrankster78... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113934#113934 Author: crankster78
Subject: 12072
Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 8:59am

greetings

I meant PEX not hex

Crankster78

]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:59:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113934#113934 Pex water leaks : GreetingsI bought a hex clamp... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113933#113933 Author: crankster78
Subject: 12072
Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 8:54am

Greetings

I bought a hex clamp tool at my local Menards. I'm sure Home depot has them. You can buy the clamps for all the sizes of hex pipe. I live in a double wide, which is all hex piping and have used the tool to change the lines for my water heater. The clamp tool is a good investment and I would not depend on hose clamps. The tool is easy to use as long as you get the pipe all the way on the fitting. Hex piping is very tough stuff and will take a fair amount of expansion and abuse. It's being used more and more for house plumbing because of the ease of installation.

Crankster78

]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:54:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113933#113933 Pex water leaks : I have used a lot of PEX cinch... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113931#113931 Author: furpod
Subject: 12072
Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 8:10am

I have used a lot of PEX cinch clamps in Pods. Not one has leaked. When done by someone who isn't on the clock and being paid by the piece, they work and install well. DO NOT buy them at Lowes.. Amazon is your friend. I paid like $25 for my tool and 50 various sized clamps.I wouldn't put a sharkbite anywhere I couldn't see it all the time, but that's just me. Many of the older campers I have worked on had plain old worm gear hose clamps, some obviously for decades, not leaking. Some even had green water hose repairs, but that's another issue. LOL. If I was doing a repair in a tight space, where getting the PEX tool and clamp in place wasn't happening, a hose clamp would be my #2 option.
]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:10:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113931#113931 Pex water leaks : My 178 did not come with an outside... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113906#113906 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12072
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 6:18pm

My 178 did not come with an outside shower box. When I installed I used hose clamps and tees, it has never leaked. I do use a pressure regulator. I check it at the start and end of every season. Not a drop.]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2018 18:18:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113906#113906 Pex water leaks : Originally posted by mcarterSame... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113904#113904 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 12072
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 5:57pm

Originally posted by mcarter

Same here, I used a "SharkBite" to install a sink in basement, works great, not convinced I want that in an RV. Different set of circumstances.

What would you suggest? I'm not real keen on the crimp clamps that they use in the RPod original plumbing installs, would like to know what the best alternative might be. Going to change out my kitchen faucet and could use some suggestions.

]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2018 17:57:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113904#113904 Pex water leaks : Same here, I used a "SharkBite"... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113901#113901 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12072
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 5:31pm

Same here, I used a "SharkBite" to install a sink in basement, works great, not convinced I want that in an RV. Different set of circumstances.]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2018 17:31:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113901#113901 Pex water leaks : I used Sharkbite fittings to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113899#113899 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 12072
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 5:03pm

I used Sharkbite fittings to tap into a water line in my (former) house to install a supply line for a fridge ice-maker. Had no problems with it, seems that the ticket to them is following instructions carefully in terms of depth of pipe insertion, etc. In that instance I cut into the copper and used pex for new supply tubing. Water pressure from pump is not that high and as long as you have a regulator on city water line you should be good (following others advice on shutting off supply when leaving is always a good idea).]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2018 17:03:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113899#113899 Pex water leaks : This is what I have found so far.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113889#113889 Author: SC for Huskers
Subject: 12072
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 12:04pm

This is what I have found so far. The crimp tool is $65.00 Angry

and the replacement fitting that may be the real culprit is "https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-8-in-Brass-PEX-Barb-x-1-2-in-Female-Swivel-90-Elbow-UC531LFA/202270571 "

(sorry,, don't know how to make that a link) and has 1 star rating, the washer seems to leak. Anyone had this problem with MAYBE a leaking washer? Forceps won't pull the washer out.

So far, havent been able to find a flex hose to attach to Pex pipe.

]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:04:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113889#113889 Pex water leaks : Originally posted by fwunder........You... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113888#113888 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 12072
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 11:55am

Originally posted by fwunder

........You may be able to use a Sharkbite connector. .........Other than that I (MiniMacGyver) would use flexible reinforced hose (HD) and hose clamps. I would also not leave water pump on unattended and make sure you use a pressure limiter if using city water hookup.

fred

I have to second Fred's post. Although I'm not a big fan of Sharkbite in mobile applications I do have one in an a limited accessibility location and it's working fine. It's very important to use a pressure regulator in the city water input and turn off both pump and city water connection when you leave your camper unattended. Imagine what a failed hose clamp can do with unlimited city water available.

]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2018 11:55:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113888#113888 Pex water leaks : Between Post and now, I found... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113881#113881 Author: SC for Huskers
Subject: 12072
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 10:16am

Between Post and now, I found after removing faucet assembly, 1st. the faucet had been removed once before because of two addition screw holes on the right side of shower wall. 2nd, there is weight on the cold water side causing pipe to settle almost out of sight, 3rd. they used RTV silicone on the inside of the washer of the female fittings. (Guess it was Monday morning or Friday payday when my unit was built) Hate to think I may have to remove refrigerator to get to back side of bathroom. I will not disregard the Flex hose solution and will keep an eye on the pump. Thanks and keep them coming. Ouch

]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2018 10:16:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113881#113881 Pex water leaks : The more important question is,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113878#113878 Author: fwunder
Subject: 12072
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 9:42am

The more important question is, "What would MacGyver do?" Wink

You may be able to use a Sharkbite connector. Have a look @ https://www.homedepot.com/b/Plumbing-Pipes-Fittings-Push-to-connect-Fittings-Connectors/N-5yc1vZbux3/Ntk-brandsearch/Ntt-sharkbite?NCNI-5N-5yc1vZbqpfZ4n3

Other than that I (MiniMacGyver) would use flexible reinforced hose (HD) and hose clamps. I would also not leave water pump on unattended and make sure you use a pressure limiter if using city water hookup.

fred

]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2018 09:42:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113878#113878 Pex water leaks : I have a Jan. 2017 172 Pod, and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12072&PID=113877#113877 Author: SC for Huskers
Subject: 12072
Posted: 19 Aug 2018 at 9:22am

I have a Jan. 2017 172 Pod, and I have had 3 water leaks. First was a pex fitting at the water pump, second was the P trap on kitchen sink, and now the third is the pex fitting on cold water of the shower faucet. On the water pump I used a standard automotive (1/4"?) hose clamp because I figured there wouldnt be any real pressure to worry about. But now on the shower, there is a constant higher pressure. I can cut the pex clamp off with a Dremel, and then replace it with what, another pex (expensive tool) or a hose clamp? Leaving on a trip in 2 weeks, so I cant take it to the shop. ( Don't trust them anyhow) What would you do?

Thanks for any input.

Tom

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