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I have used a little pex tubing in plumbing retros in old houses. Not terribly experienced with it. Im in the middle of a job using the canadian pex fittings. (stretch the tube and insert fitting).. Anyway, i was told that if the fittings even have a tiny nick it can cause them to leak. Several of my fittings have slight nicks. Does anyone know if I can just smooth these up with some emerycloth? Or should I replace them?
Theyre kinda expensive so would prefer to salvage them if possible. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Much!!! Kenyon Bange
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I have used a little pex tubing in plumbing retros in old houses. Not terribly experienced with it. Im in the middle of a job using the canadian pex fittings. (stretch the tube and insert fitting).. Anyway, i was told that if the fittings even have a tiny nick it can cause them to leak. Several of my fittings have slight nicks. Does anyone know if I can just smooth these up with some emerycloth? Or should I replace them?
Theyre kinda expensive so would prefer to salvage them if possible. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Much!!! Kenyon Bange