The PEX pipe joins with the crimp rings and the fittings. The right tool and the technique make the watertight joint.
The pipe
The PEX pipe cuts clean with the rotary cutter. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Allen, the cutter is the tool.
The ring
Slide the crimp ring onto the pipe before the fitting. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Allen, the ring is the order.
The fitting
Push the fitting into the pipe until it seats. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Allen, the seat is the fit.
The crimp
Crimp the ring with the calibrated tool at the right spot. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Allen, the crimp is the seal.
The gauge
Check the crimp with the go-no-go gauge. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Allen, the gauge is the check.
The test
Pressure test the joint before you close the wall. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Allen, the test is the proof.
The call
PEX help? Call 888-217-3585 and Allen Plumbing Pros will match you with an Allen pro for the work.
Plumbing in Allen: what to know
In Allen, hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Collin County — from Fairview, Parker and Lucas to ZIP codes like 75013, 75070, 75002 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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