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Copper to Pex

mackneerd
Member Posts: 2
in Gas Heating
I want to go from 3/4” copper to 3/4 “ oxygen barrier pex on a hydronic gas heating system. I want to run the pex in a loop under a floor. I have existing copper line which has been previously cut off. It used to go to a radiator. What type of an adapter can I use to go from the 3/4“ copper to the 3/4 pex? Can I just sweat on a 3/4“ copper to pex fitting ? Or Is it possible to use the Sharkbite fitting ? Are there any special clamps that I should use or can I just use the pex crimped clamps?
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Hi, Something like this (as @pecmsg said): https://www.supplyhouse.com/Uponor-Wirsbo-LF4515050-1-2-ProPEX-x-1-2-Female-Sweat-Copper-Pipe-Adapter-Lead-Free-Brass?utm_source=bingad&utm_medium=shopping&msclkid=9ddc56456d051de42b083594208f4994 I wouldn't go with Sharkbite unless you mean it to be a temporary repair.
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Sharkbite would eliminate the reduction of the inside diameter that a copper to pex adapter would create, if that matters. Has anyone seen a Sharkbite ever fail?NJ Steam Homeowner. See my sight glass boiler videos: https://bit.ly/3sZW1el1
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Any need for different clamps or can I just use the Pex clamps ?0
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