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> Relying on an o-ring Another category is Shark Bite, a simple push-on tech that is almost homeowner proof. All you need for many jobs is a cutter, some sandp
by imglorp 4y ago
> Relying on an o-ring
Another category is Shark Bite, a simple push-on tech that is almost homeowner proof. All you need for many jobs is a cutter, some sandpaper, and the fitting: no pro tools, no torch. There are tight joist spaces the new copper crimper won't fit and overhead soldering is fraught, which you can sharkbite in 2 minutes.
Back to O-rings, I do wonder about the lifetime of the seals in there though.
- belorn 4y agoDepend on size and material of the o-ring. A o-ring is a flexible material that under pressure will bend in order to fit a space. Under high pressure the material might intrude out slowly, if you repeatably bend it it might snap, and as with many flexible materials it may go brittle and crack if exposed to changes in temperature or moisture.
- cf100clunk 4y agoIf Shark Bite products are not available there is also the Waterline Push-N-Connect line of similar products for homeowners: https://waterlineproducts.com/products/push-fit-fittings-and-valves/ https://waterlineproducts.com/products/push-fit-fittings-and... There are other similar products from different companies.