The PEX pipe joins with the crimp rings and the fittings. The right tool and the technique make the watertight joint.
The pipe
The PEX pipe cuts clean with the rotary cutter. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Marietta, the cutter is the tool.
The ring
Slide the crimp ring onto the pipe before the fitting. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Marietta, the ring is the order.
The fitting
Push the fitting into the pipe until it seats. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Marietta, the seat is the fit.
The crimp
Crimp the ring with the calibrated tool at the right spot. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Marietta, the crimp is the seal.
The gauge
Check the crimp with the go-no-go gauge. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Marietta, the gauge is the check.
The test
Pressure test the joint before you close the wall. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Marietta, the test is the proof.
The call
PEX help? Call 888-217-3585 and Marietta Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Marietta pro for the work.
Plumbing in Marietta: what to know
In Marietta, hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Cobb County — from Smyrna, Kennesaw and Mableton to ZIP codes like 30090, 30060, 30064 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Marietta?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Marietta Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Marietta.