[VAC] PEX replacement for copper . . .

["Mr. Joy H. Hansen" <joytbrew@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All,

While the Quest tubing was discontinued some years ago and mostly
unavailable, the Quest fittings are widely used for connecting PEX.  The
Quest fittings have a stainless forcing ring inside that grips the PEX and
keeps the tube from loosening.  The seal is made through what seems to be a
teflon bevel that is squeezed against the PEX tube and the Quest body.  It's
important that the fittings only be tightened until a squeak is heard.  Not
much more than hand tight.

Quest also makes valves that are useful in PEX installations as they do not
require a compression tool.  In fact, it's possible to use Quest fittings
for most all PEX connections.

For faucet connections, I found that a PEX adapter from 1/2 inch to the 1/2
inch pipe found on most faucets is available.  It uses a hard white rubber
wedge to seal the fitting against the 1/2 inch faucet stub.  I used these to
connect faucets and water pumps.

I've found Lowe's sorely lacking in PEX tube as compared to local contractor
plumbing supply shops.

Hope this helps someone out there!

                   Regards, '74 Argosy, Joy