I need help.
Today I dropped a saw, and it nicked the radiant tubing in the house I’m trimming.
I heard the air hissing out, said a few unkind words, and tried to figure out what to do.
So I’m asking the experts here if you know any techniques for repairing tubing. I’m assuming a little silicone caulk and wrapping it with electrical tape isn’t any good <G>
It’s in a second floor bedroom, set in a plywood system designed for the tubing. I don’t have access to where it goes downstairs.
I don’t know what type of tube it is, but it’s orange in color, if that’s any help.
And I promise to stop making fun of plumbers.
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On the tubing I used 18 yrs ago, a barbed coupling and hose clamp repair kit was sent with the tubing. In pex, there's couplings that I can only assume would be guaranteed to do the job. The beauty of many of the hose systems are NO JOINTS in the slab.........or in your case I assume above the sub and below something you wouldn't want to rip up to get to a leak. What's the installers of the hose suggest?
A great place for Information, Comraderie, and a sucker punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
Edited 5/18/2006 6:29 pm ET by calvin
I haven't talked to the installer yet.
I was kind of hoping to avoid that, basically because he had an attitude when he installed the tubing.
But I also don't want to leave a problem and have him end up getting blamed.
oh boy, nothing like having to ask the help of an ####. Since it's his warranty and perhaps if he's real concientous of his work it'd be best to get him involved.
boy, I hate saying that.A great place for Information, Comraderie, and a sucker punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
Thanks.
Unfortunately, I think that's what I'm going to have to do. I was hoping for some easy miracle fix, but I should know better.
I'm just afraid he's gonna want to replace the whole run.
I know I would have to be pretty sure of the splice. The beauty part about the tube installation is that you CAN do it spliceless. Takes one less thing out of the equation.
Best of luck.A great place for Information, Comraderie, and a sucker punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
Man up and tell the guy. There isn't even a question here. You carry insurance don't you? Hey it might even work out that he let's you put in a little sweat equity to lower the cost. Good luck.
I've never had to use my insurance.
Looks like there's going to be a first time. <G>
Thanks for your response.
OK calm down
I highly doubt that you would have to use your insurance.
If the repair coupling can't fit below the finish floor application then you might have to replace to 2 points where it can fit.
So many brands so many colors
Sounds like an allpex type with it being orange.
pex coating over aluminum pipe---- connectors are kinda bulky
Jointless is preferred but not mandatory.
Offer to buy him lunch or booze------ it does wonders for jobsite favors.Do you look to the government for an entitlement, or to GOD for empowerment. BDW