Yahoo Message Number: 88688 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88688)
I was hoping for some more concrete advice on fixing the leak at the connection to my Atwood water heater. It looks like the tubing is connected with a tool that squeezes a brass ring around the tubing. Is this correct? Can I fix it by cutting it off and reattaching it with a small hose clamp? Someone out there must have dealt with this issues.
Al Colby
2000 Intrigue 10979
Yahoo Message Number: 88692 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88692)
Al,
We had simular problem on our, the fittings are for Pex tubing. I went to Lowes and got a new fitting (ours was bad) that goes to hot water heater and the Pex clamp rings and tool. It was a very easy fix by cutting the old pipe, remove the fitting, instal new fitting and new clamp ring.
The tool was around $30 and the clamp rings were just a few dollars for 5 or 6 of them.
I hope this helps.
Bob & Terry Stockholm
99 Intrigue 110824
Yahoo Message Number: 88693 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88693)
A hose clamp will not work.
You can get Sharkbite fittings at Home Depot, that will work
Bob Wexler
SOB
Yahoo Message Number: 88694 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88694)
Thanks, Bob. Got an elbow with a 1/2" FNPT and a 1/2" SharkBite at Home Depot. Those SharkBite fittings are amazing! No crimping! I am leak free and ready to roll!
Al Colby
2000 Intrigue 10979