Hi friends! I have a leak underneath the kitchen sink. The piping is Polybutylene (I think). I need to repair. Basically, I need to cut out a section of pipe and replace to stop the leak. Polybutylene I am told is no longer in use but shark bite fittings can be used to adapt from Polybutylene to Pex? If yes, do I need to buy a crimper and use those crimp bands or can I just use hose clamps? Can you cut Polybutylene piping with PVC Pipe cutters? If you need more details, ask and I will respond. I am not very good with this type of stuff.
Mobile Home with Polybutylene piping Question?
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Yes it looks like PB tubing to me. there are adaptors that go from PB to PEX that use the crimp type ring. Personally I do not trust the push lock type connectors for a permanent repair , I have had them leak.
PVC cutters will work, I have heard of people cutting it with pruning shears but I don't know how good of cut they would make. You would need to use a crimp style ring or cinch type clamp to clamp the fitting. Hose clamps do not have enough force to secure it.
Greg
PVC cutters will work, I have heard of people cutting it with pruning shears but I don't know how good of cut they would make. You would need to use a crimp style ring or cinch type clamp to clamp the fitting. Hose clamps do not have enough force to secure it.
Greg
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Thanks so much Greg for your reply--
You are always so helpful.
You are always so helpful.
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