Nibco Press

singh

Thanks for the input, everyone.

I forgot about the green dot.

But I think I'll give a few of them a try.

Which press valves do you guys prefer?
I dont care for Viega, and use Jomar valves. How are the Nibco's?

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singh

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One of my suppliers is taking on Nibco press fittings.

Which is great for me, I currently use Viega PP fittings available from
two other suppliers, and now I'll have access to more press fittings.

As I understand my jaws from REMS are interchangable, and approved for Nibco and Viega.

Just wondering if any one used Nibco yet, and can compare the two.

And by the way, I am happy with press fittings, and aware of the issues, so please let's not make this a 400 count thread bashing press fittings.

Thank You.

Devan



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Ed_50

I've used some........

..... 1.5" Nibco because there were no Viega dealers where I was working and the qualitry of the Nibco was good enough that I would have no problem using them again. I'm a Viega guy first, though since I have never had any issues with Viega in the five years of use.

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Leo G_101

Devan,

The Nibco press system is in my opinion just as good as Viega's.
The added comfort may be to you that as far as I can ascertain, all their product is made in the States.

Leo G

PS - did you ever receive that e-mail I sent to you regarding the Thermolec boiler servicing?

Steve Ebels_3

Anymore

I wind up with about 1/2 Nibco and 1/2 Viega on a given job do to poor representation in my area. (no sticking ProPress dist within 60 miles) No apparent differences and I'm just as confident with them as Viega.

Glenn Sossin_2

There is a difference

The viega fittings are actually designed to leak. The idea being, when you pressurize the system, if there is a fitting not pressed, you will be able to spot it right away.

The Nibco fittings, while they look just like the Viega fittings, if pressurized without being pressed, may actually hold pressure.

The large diameter Nibco fittings will not work with the XL or the XLC jaws. If you use these fittings, you will need their jaws, actuator and press tool.

J.C.A._3

Glenn.....

Ahh, the "green dot" fittings.

Viega fittings with the green dot will seep at 5 psi. How important is this?

Honestly, I think it makes a big difference, after getting shot up the back with 160° boiler water when I kicked a fitting I forgot to press....that was holding 20+ psi for a couple of days!

I haven't had any supply problems with Viega fittings, and don't know if any of our suppliers even carry the Nibco fittings...but I'll attest to the "green dot" theory. Chris

singh

Leo

Thanks for the input.

Yes, thanks so much for the Thermolec info. I replaced the contactor,
and the upgraded solid state relays. No problems, and quieter when the boiler
snaps on.

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