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Started by Ace, January 02, 2015, 08:22:32 AM

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Scott & Heather

Pex bends nicely but that bend is pretty sweeping. Maybe that's my issue, I used zero sweeps and tons of elbows.


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Scott & Heather
1984 MCI 9 6V92-turbo with 9 inch roof raise (SOLD)
1992 MCI 102C3 8v92-turbo with 8 inch roof raise CURRENT HOME
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blue_goose

One of the reasons to use Pex is not having any fittings in the line.  My coach doesn't have Pex, because there wasn't any 24 years ago but there are no fittings except at the start and finish of each line.  I don't think any of the coach builders use fittings in the lines, but some of them use to small a tubing and you can't get enough flow. 
Jack

Scott & Heather

Quote from: blue_goose on January 14, 2015, 04:08:16 AM
One of the reasons to use Pex is not having any fittings in the line.  My coach doesn't have Pex, because there wasn't any 24 years ago but there are no fittings except at the start and finish of each line.  I don't think any of the coach builders use fittings in the lines, but some of them use to small a tubing and you can't get enough flow. 
Jack

good point and precisely why I went with 3/4" main lines and 1/4" tee offs. Works well. Come visit and take a shower. You'll be amazed at our water pressure.
Scott & Heather
1984 MCI 9 6V92-turbo with 9 inch roof raise (SOLD)
1992 MCI 102C3 8v92-turbo with 8 inch roof raise CURRENT HOME
Click link for 900 photos of our 1st bus conversion:
https://goo.gl/photos/GVtNRniG2RBXPuXW9

belfert

There are several different types of PEX tubing.  PEX-A, PEX-B, and PEX-C.  PEX-A is the most flexible while PEX-B is the most common.  I think PEX-C is pretty rare.  I used PEX-A in my bus since it is more flexible and can make tighter bends.

I use a couple of those 90 degree bend supports instead of elbows.
Brian Elfert - 1995 Dina Viaggio 1000 Series 60/B500 - 75% done but usable - Minneapolis, MN

digesterman

Belfert what's the difference?


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digesterman

Thanks


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