UT OHHH, water on floor!
#1
Posted 16 July 2011 - 11:24 PM
We discussd the pressure system a bit and discovered that we both seem to turn it on a bit different. I crack the faucet a bit open then hit the pressure switch. My wife just hits the switch. Would either of these ways of operation have an affect n this leaky valve? It looks like a cheap $5 valve so maybe it is just time.
Also, the leaky valve has two different hose/pipe clamps. The one side the clear clean out hose is connected to the valve with a pipe clamp that works with a screw driver, pretty straight forward for a guy like me! The other side is crimped type thing, never saw this type of hose/pipe clamp before. How do I get that off?
This should be a fairly straight forward issue to solve.............Sorry for no pics, the camera is charging.
agate
2012 Ford F250 XLT Crew Cab w/2010 Hawk
minobimaadiziwin <Living the Good Life!>
#2
Posted 17 July 2011 - 01:54 AM
The crimped connection you're seeing is likely a pex type crimp ring (solid copper) or a pex type clamp ring (bulkier looking silver ring). No matter which type it is you will have to cut the pipe/tubing to remove the valve or buy a specialized tool for removal of the ring. If it is a pex connection the reconnect requires either a pex crimping tool (about $100.00) or you can use Sharkbite and plastic slip connectors. Both are available on line or at a good hardware store or at Lowe's/Home Depot. Best of Luck.
#3
Posted 18 July 2011 - 02:29 PM
Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.
agate
2012 Ford F250 XLT Crew Cab w/2010 Hawk
minobimaadiziwin <Living the Good Life!>
#4
Posted 18 July 2011 - 03:18 PM
Please call Terry in our service department when you have a free moment.
He might be able to give you some helpful tips & tricks to change that part out.
FWC SERVICE
ASK FOR TERRY
1-800-242-1442
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#5
Posted 18 July 2011 - 03:43 PM
Unfortunately a standard hose clamp won't work on pex pipe, the pipe is much too rigid. I'd call FWC service and get their advice on the best approach to the repair.
#6
Posted 18 July 2011 - 04:04 PM
Also, perhaps a local plumber that works with PEX products may be able to help.
#7
Posted 19 July 2011 - 02:44 PM
agate
2012 Ford F250 XLT Crew Cab w/2010 Hawk
minobimaadiziwin <Living the Good Life!>
#8
Posted 22 July 2011 - 02:08 PM
Anybody have and experience with these compression fittings and use w/ Pex?
agate
2012 Ford F250 XLT Crew Cab w/2010 Hawk
minobimaadiziwin <Living the Good Life!>
#9
Posted 22 July 2011 - 06:00 PM
Just be happy it was not from the portapotty. Our leak was from a displaced "O" ring, fortunately on the upper container.
As for clean up, isn't that why God created heat waves and dry Utah air.
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#10
Posted 04 August 2011 - 03:22 AM
agate
2012 Ford F250 XLT Crew Cab w/2010 Hawk
minobimaadiziwin <Living the Good Life!>
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