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Derheatmeister
Derheatmeister Member Posts: 1,581
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So, How about "Siox Chief" Crimp Connectors, what tube are they made for, Do they(Siox Chief) offer tube for these Fittings?

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  • Derheatmeister
    Derheatmeister Member Posts: 1,581
    Now that Kitec has left the bldg...

    Looking for an alternative PAP that will be compatible with the fittings (same size ID and OD)..

    What yuall going to use? Thanks. Heatmeister
  • Dave Stroman
    Dave Stroman Member Posts: 766


    My suppliers are looking at Watts, Zurn, and Mr.Pex. Kitec had the best selection of fittings. Maybe the others will step up to the plate.

    Dave Stroman, Denver

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  • Mark_7
    Mark_7 Member Posts: 123
    kitec

    put what fit we had left on shelf for future repairs and change over to veiga pex and fostapex.
  • Derheatmeister
    Derheatmeister Member Posts: 1,581


    Hey Dave,yep the fittings are pretty good..not sure if i should Fill up(Restock) on some of it?( just for repairs/Redos)..

    Or like you said some others may step up to the plate

    Even better yet have the same OD/ID sizes..

    Is Canada maybe the source for Kitec from now on ?

    Hope all is well for you down in denver. Richard.
  • Derheatmeister
    Derheatmeister Member Posts: 1,581


    Will Veiga/Fostapex fit the Kitec fittings? Or are they slightly different diameters?

    I am Thinking of DIN, where one fits all kinda thing..

    ( Standard Industries Norms)...Fat chance ehh?
  • Derheatmeister
    Derheatmeister Member Posts: 1,581


    Hey Dave,yep the fittings are pretty good..not sure if i should Fill up(Restock) on some of it?( just for repairs/Redos)..

    Or like you said some others may step up to the plate

    Even better yet have the same OD/ID sizes..

    Is Canada maybe the source for Kitec from now on ?

    Hope all is well for you down in denver. Richard.
  • ScottMP
    ScottMP Member Posts: 5,883
    Your in the world of lawyers Pal.

    Cover your butt and use only factory approved materials.

    I use Veiga tubing and Viega fittings only.

    Mix and match is asking for trouble. Which company is going to stand behind you when you have a leak on a Sunday and it takes the cieling down ?

    Scott

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  • JackR
    JackR Member Posts: 125
    Same Here

    Uponor Pipe / Uponor Fittings..................

    Most pex now has the same O.D.
  • bobbyg_16
    bobbyg_16 Member Posts: 11


    Derheatmeister. Sorry I guess I have been out of the loop. Kitec has left the building? Stopped making in US? or what? I haven't heard anything about Kitec lately.
  • Derheatmeister
    Derheatmeister Member Posts: 1,581
    Discontinued

    Ipex/Kitec/WarmRite same thing

    Yes they Discontinued the Production and sale for the N. American Heating Market..
  • Steve Ebels_3
    Steve Ebels_3 Member Posts: 1,291
    Never did like that stuff

    Ornery to work with and fittings were proprietary in size and nature.

    Viega is still my first choice for PAP. You have to strip the outside coating to accept a sleeve but it uses standard size pex fittings. PAP is great stuff for some applications. I wish they made it in 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" bore. I'd practically do away with the torches.
  • Derheatmeister
    Derheatmeister Member Posts: 1,581
    OK for Certain Situations

    Steve,I mainly used it for the transit from CU to the Caleffi Brass manifolds in the mech room...

    The nice thing about that is that it keeps its shape once bend into an 90 ....

    Never used it > In slab < or > Staple up < I use reg Pex for that.. Richard.
  • claysdad0818
    claysdad0818 Member Posts: 5
    Kitec PAP

    Watts' PEX-AL pipe will work with Kitec. No stripping the OD, just fit right on and press...
  • Jed_2
    Jed_2 Member Posts: 781
    Standard size, but

    not standard fittings! Press SVC, ONLY!
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