I did not use the SS clamps. I just used the SeaTech quick connect fittings. The tools were too expensive for me to do it with the clamps. I also don't think the pressure in the system requires that kind of security. The SeaTech fittings are a little bulky, but it didn't take me too long to get it all put together. Plus if anything fails, I don't need to go rent the tool again. I have spares that I ordered initially, so a quick swap if something goes wrong.
Kevin On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 6:58 PM Lee Youngblood via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi Kevin, > > Did you use the SS cinch clamps and what kind of fittings, or just the > John Guest fittings. I watched a professional Plumber with an expansion > tool slip this plastic collar over a fitting once, very quick and secure, > and a much smaller installation than most of the Guest fittings. He used a > simple big hand powered expander, hum like this one > http://www.supplyhouse.com/Wirsbo-Uponor-Q6295075-ProPEX-Hand-Expander-Tool-with-1-23-41-heads-2412000-p > I was impressed. I’m still watching and learning, but it looks like I > could rent a tool and do a lot in a weekend, maybe. . . > > Cheers, Lee > > On Jan 11, 2017, at 4:33 30AM, Kevin Paxton via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hey Edd, > I did mine this past season on my 34. It was fairly straightforward after > all the planning. I bought everything through Freshwatersystems.com > <http://freshwatersystems.com>. They had the most complete selection of > SeaTech and PEX that I could find. Unfortunately the PEX tubing comes in > rolls which made it a little bit more difficult than what straight pieces > might gain you. > > They say PEX is flexible and can make somewhat tight turns, but I stuck to > just using elbows for most everything. They have clips that are supposed to > bend the tubing for a 90* turn at a safe radius, but those things were > fairly flimsy. The biggest pain I had was trying to screw in the mounts for > the tubing to secure it. I used the 1/2" CTS 35 series fittings with collet > clips. They had the right size for just about all of the faucets and > connections that I needed. I had to connect to my poly tank, water pump, > galley sink faucet, fresh water foot pump, water heater, external hose > inlet, and head faucet. > > Let me know if you have any other questions. > > Kevin Paxton > '82 34 #473 > Japhys Spirit > Cornfield Creek, Magothy River, MD > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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