LarryT wrote: > PEX - is that the push together system Griots sells?? I found a forum discussion where somebody said "nylon", but I couldn't find the stuff on Griot's web site at all. In home plumbing, I've seen it connected in two ways. 1. Crimp on metal clamps over the joints, like in A/C or power steering lines.
2. Add a ring of slightly larger PEX at the end of the hose for reinforcement, and stick the hose end on a machine that stretches it larger, then shove it on the barb fitting before it contracts. This is really slick, but the hydraulic spreader is expensive and I don't know where to rent one. I checked one brand of PEX just now, and it is rated at 160 psi at 73 degrees and 100 psi at 180 degrees. Just a little weak for a two stage compressor, I wonder what black poly is rated at? (I just checked, the heavy wall irrigation tubing for sprinkler systems is rated at 125psi with cold water, so PEX is superior) _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
