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Comparing PEX fittings to see which will blow first

RayWohlfarth
RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,617
in THE MAIN WALL
This was an interesting video and something I would like trying
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT2ftQ_ab-w
Ray Wohlfarth
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  • Solid_Fuel_Man
    Solid_Fuel_Man Member Posts: 2,646
    The pex-a blew just after the shark bite blows off another one!
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  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,137
    Reminds me of commercials that use a knife to cut a hammer and then claim this means the knife is superior.

    I'd still choose pex-a my self.
    Single pipe quasi-vapor system. Typical operating pressure 0.14 - 0.43 oz. EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Control for Residential Steam boilers. Rectorseal Steamaster water treatment
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  • Solid_Fuel_Man
    Solid_Fuel_Man Member Posts: 2,646
    Same here
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  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,828
    it seems like manufacturers use a pull test more than pressure to test connection?
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
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  • RayWohlfarth
    RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,617
    I wasnt judging I just thought it would be fun to try Besides none are going to withstand 14,000 psi It would be like using 1.21 Jigawatts Marty lol
    Ray Wohlfarth
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    Solid_Fuel_Man
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,137
    RayWohlfarth said:

    I wasnt judging I just thought it would be fun to try Besides none are going to withstand 14,000 psi It would be like using 1.21 Jigawatts Marty lol

    It's spelled Gigawatts Ray. :p
    And what exactly are you implying!? That a time machine Delorean wouldn't work? Hmmm..
    Single pipe quasi-vapor system. Typical operating pressure 0.14 - 0.43 oz. EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Control for Residential Steam boilers. Rectorseal Steamaster water treatment
  • Harold
    Harold Member Posts: 249
    edited January 2019
    Actually, I think it was jigawatts.
    You need to watch the movie. The technology is clear.
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,137
    > @Harold said:
    > Actually, I think it was jigawatts.
    > You need to watch the movie. The technology is clear.

    Giga can be pronounced as "Jiga".
    Single pipe quasi-vapor system. Typical operating pressure 0.14 - 0.43 oz. EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Control for Residential Steam boilers. Rectorseal Steamaster water treatment
  • RayWohlfarth
    RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,617
    @ChrisJ Thanks for the spell checker
    @Harold thanks for covering my 6 lol
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk5O6F3qwOE
    Ray Wohlfarth
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  • Solid_Fuel_Man
    Solid_Fuel_Man Member Posts: 2,646
    Nah, Mr.Fusion will solve our garbage problems and our energy problems! It han make 1.21JIG-a-watts like a kid makes a mess!
    Serving Northern Maine HVAC & Controls. I burn wood, it smells good!
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