Re: [SilverStreak] Pex Job and Propane Lights

["Bev Harris" <zia@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Joseph,

I'm beginning to think the fittings you used were not the Watts Quick 
Connect.  As I recall you mentioned a white fitting and the I suggested they 
were Watts.  I'm wondering if they were Flair (they are white also) since 
those screw on.  The Watts Quick Connect disconnect much like you 
describe the SharkBite except they disassemble without needing any tools.  
The way the Watts Quick Connect are built I can't image how you would use 
a pliers to tighten the fitting when you reassemble it.

But thanks for the info.

Bev

----- Original Message ----- 

> Bev, 
>   I believe they are better because you can so easily take the line appart. 
> All you do is slip a horseshoe shaped tool around the PEX or copper tubing and 
> pull it toward the fitting, then you pull the water line out. I have used the 
> Watts fittings and they worked fine, they are a little harder to disassemble 
> though. I have disassembled the fittings and moved a line with the Watts and it 
> didn't leak except I had to tighten the fitting with a pair of pliers. 
> Unfortunatly, the way I do plumbing I have to consiter both assembly and 
> disassembly. I guess if a person was a good planner they could use the Watts 
> without worry, they are lighter and a little cheaper. Go to the hardware store 
> and have them show you how the take apart the sharkbite fitting, it will just 
> take a second. 
>   Joe
>