Isn't there a hand-operated expander for PEX, also? 'Think I've seen one. 'Stick "nipple" end of a pliers-like tool in the end of the pipe, squeeze the two pliers-like handles together with ratcheting motion to make the nipple expand to expand the pipe, pull nipple out, slip expanded end over fitting, etc.
Wilton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 9:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Niftyness / 190DT rare hoses > 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 _______________________________________ 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
