Push-On PVC Fittings?

EvMiBo · 03/19/2016, 01:36 PM

Has anyone used these?

http://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/fittings/push-on.html

Was thinking about using the flex coupling (bottom of the link) in a return line setup.

Seems like they're bigger versions of john guest fittings.

Flippers4pups · 03/19/2016, 01:51 PM

I don't think I could sleep at night without any fitting glued. Jmtcw.

billdogg · 03/19/2016, 02:02 PM

^^^what he said^^^, but more importantly, is there any metal in them?

I have used Sharkbite fittings to splice copper for the house plumbing where sweating the joint just wasn't going to be a real good idea and they work just fine

erndog1001 · 03/19/2016, 06:26 PM

Im a remodeler I use Sharkbite and John guest fittings all the time. Never seen these but they appear to be another version of the same thing. As long as they are put on correctly. you have nothing to worry about

sleepydoc · 03/19/2016, 07:52 PM

+1 to Bulldogs comment - make sure there's no metal in them.

Even if there is, why bother? Solvent welding PVC joints is cheap, easy, tried and true.

EvMiBo · 03/19/2016, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erndog1001

Im a remodeler I use Sharkbite and John guest fittings all the time. Never seen these but they appear to be another version of the same thing. As long as they are put on correctly. you have nothing to worry about

sharkbite is metal, and brass fittings though, right?

there appears to be stainless steel retainer rings in the design. Not sure if they come in contact with the water or not, but that's kind of a deal breaker if they do.

atreis · 03/20/2016, 06:51 AM

For the ones I've used, the metal grippers are outside of the gasket, so shouldn't come into contact with water. I've only used the SharkBrite brass fittings for household plumbing work though - not looked at the ones linked by the OP.

bif24701 · 03/20/2016, 09:32 AM

Brass has copper, not reef safe.

atreis · 03/20/2016, 10:07 AM

Which is why I've only used them for household plumbing.

One would have to look at how those plastic ones are made to see if they're the same.

EvMiBo · 03/20/2016, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepydoc

+1 to Bulldogs comment - make sure there's no metal in them.

Even if there is, why bother? Solvent welding PVC joints is cheap, easy, tried and true.

I'm interested in the flex hose fittings for a couple applications where it'd just be a bit easier.

I've already emailed pvcfittingsonline regarding the placement of the stainless steal retainer rings. just waiting on a reply.

bif24701 · 03/20/2016, 06:27 PM

Even stainless steel isn't 100% stainless.

ForeverNoob · 03/20/2016, 06:30 PM

Eep

aclinville · 03/20/2016, 06:48 PM

There are many different kinds of push fittings. If you get the pvc fittings the retainer clip does not come in contact with the water as long as it's not submerged. I currently use pvc push fittings with pex line for my reef aquarium, and has been running for years with no problems. Don't use the shark bite or gator bite brand as they are made of brass.

EvMiBo · 03/20/2016, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bif24701

Even stainless steel isn't 100% stainless.

why do you think I emailed them about the placement of the stainless steal retainers?

Quote:

Originally Posted by aclinville

There are many different kinds of push fittings. If you get the pvc fittings the retainer clip does not come in contact with the water as long as it's not submerged. I currently use pvc push fittings with pex line for my reef aquarium, and has been running for years with no problems. Don't use the shark bite or gator bite brand as they are made of brass.

ergod1001 was making a comparison, he never told people to use sharkbite fittings.

03/19/2016, 01:36 PM	#1
EvMiBo VictoriaConcordiaCrescit Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 1,929	Push-On PVC Fittings? Has anyone used these? http://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/fittings/push-on.html Was thinking about using the flex coupling (bottom of the link) in a return line setup. Seems like they're bigger versions of john guest fittings. __________________ Evan \| DSA 135g Peninsula

03/19/2016, 01:51 PM	#2
Flippers4pups Home made abyss Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Saint Louis, MO Posts: 2,047	I don't think I could sleep at night without any fitting glued. Jmtcw. __________________ Don Reefing since 1993 Current Tank info: 125 gallon DT , 125 gallon basement sump. Rw 15 & Rw 8. Panworld 150ps return. Reef Octopus 150 skimmer, 3 165w mars aqua led.

03/19/2016, 02:02 PM	#3
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	^^^what he said^^^, but more importantly, is there any metal in them? I have used Sharkbite fittings to splice copper for the house plumbing where sweating the joint just wasn't going to be a real good idea and they work just fine __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

03/19/2016, 06:26 PM	#4
erndog1001 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse/Camillus Posts: 829	Im a remodeler I use Sharkbite and John guest fittings all the time. Never seen these but they appear to be another version of the same thing. As long as they are put on correctly. you have nothing to worry about __________________ The heck with the grandkids Ask me about my reef tank!

03/19/2016, 07:52 PM	#5
sleepydoc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,907	+1 to Bulldogs comment - make sure there's no metal in them. Even if there is, why bother? Solvent welding PVC joints is cheap, easy, tried and true. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120 gallon, coast to coast overflow w/beananimal overflow. Waveline DC 10000 II return pump, 40 gal sump, Octopus XS200 skimmer, T5 lighting

03/20/2016, 06:51 AM	#7
atreis Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yellow Springs, OH Posts: 942	For the ones I've used, the metal grippers are outside of the gasket, so shouldn't come into contact with water. I've only used the SharkBrite brass fittings for household plumbing work though - not looked at the ones linked by the OP. __________________ reef tank up since 8/2009. Previous tank up since 4/2004, taken down in 2007. Current Tank Info: custom 100g reef, custom sump

03/20/2016, 09:32 AM	#8
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	Brass has copper, not reef safe. __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

03/20/2016, 10:07 AM	#9
atreis Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yellow Springs, OH Posts: 942	Which is why I've only used them for household plumbing. One would have to look at how those plastic ones are made to see if they're the same. __________________ reef tank up since 8/2009. Previous tank up since 4/2004, taken down in 2007. Current Tank Info: custom 100g reef, custom sump

03/20/2016, 06:27 PM	#11
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	Even stainless steel isn't 100% stainless. __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

03/20/2016, 06:30 PM	#12
ForeverNoob Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 75	Eep

03/20/2016, 06:48 PM	#13
aclinville Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 85	There are many different kinds of push fittings. If you get the pvc fittings the retainer clip does not come in contact with the water as long as it's not submerged. I currently use pvc push fittings with pex line for my reef aquarium, and has been running for years with no problems. Don't use the shark bite or gator bite brand as they are made of brass.