Pex hose

[icechex]

Over and over I hear Pex hose won't hold with radiator clamps - yet when my "PEX Clamps start leaking" I use radiator clamps without any problems. What's the deal?

 

[cookie]

I have never heard that PEX wont hold with a hose clamp and I don't see why it wouldn't.
Hose clamps might not be the best for that application, but they should work.
A PEX tool is best to tighten the clamps.

Peace
Dave

 

[TandT]

I bought a pex tool similar to this and it is great. I have used it several times. It ratchets without releasing until the clamp is correctly tightened. I also purchased a bag of 1/2" and a bag of 3/4" crimp rings. I keep it all in the rig.Trace

http://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBit...9;jsessionid=27C6060E5F1411B356C53339BC7F0D4C

 

[donr827]

No experience but I was told the pex tubing is a harder material and easier for a hose clamp to leak. I stay as far away from plumbing as I can.
Don

 

[Bones]

I bought a pex tool similar to this and it is great. I have used it several times. It ratchets without releasing until the clamp is correctly tightened. I also purchased a bag of 1/2" and a bag of 3/4" crimp rings. I keep it all in the rig.Trace

http://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBit...9;jsessionid=27C6060E5F1411B356C53339BC7F0D4C

Do you like the crimp ring over the notched crimp?

 

[JanAndBill]

Over and over I hear Pex hose won't hold with radiator clamps - yet when my "PEX Clamps start leaking" I use radiator clamps without any problems. What's the deal?

I've never used radiator clamps, but I've heard of others who have. I just added a section of PEX in ours, the line is harder (more like pvc), and it fits looser on the fittings. Not saying that a radiator clamp wouldn't work but it would have to be a good one. I prefer to use the ratcheting tool with the SS cinch rings.

 

[Dean-Pam]

I've never used radiator clamps, but I've heard of others who have. I just added a section of PEX in ours, the line is harder (more like pvc), and it fits looser on the fittings. Not saying that a radiator clamp wouldn't work but it would have to be a good one. I prefer to use the ratcheting tool with the SS cinch rings.

x2. I used PEX when I redid some of my home plumbing, love the ease.