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Leak at tubing connecting to water heater

Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: Leak at tubing connecting to water heater

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Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: Leak at tubing connecting to water heater

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 88693
A hose clamp will not work.

You can get Sharkbite fittings at Home Depot, that will work

Bob Wexler
SOB
 

Re: Leak at tubing connecting to water heater

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 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