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Xringer · 08-18-13, 02:03 PM

I may not have used the best connector..

I may have used this one (or one like it)..

SharkBite 3/4 in. Brass Female Swivel Adapter-UC530LFA at The Home Depot

a Two piece fitting

When I should have used a 1 piece fitting??

SharkBite 3/4 in. Brass Barb x Barb Female Adapter-UC088LFA at The Home Depot

Anyways, the leak was pretty serious, so I had a rag around it, while the dish washer was still running..
The rag was getting soaked.. I started wondering if it was the PEX crimp,
or was it due to a seam leak in a two piece fitting??
So, I put a wrench on it. It turned easily! Kinda makes me wonder
if the compressor vibrations loosened the fitting??

The leak seems to be minimal now (or stopped), I've got a dry rag on it,
and will check for wetness later this afternoon..

Edit: 6:50 PM
The leaking has completely stopped. I guess Teflon tape makes plumbing parts come
apart, a little too easy..?.
Maybe I should put a mark on the part, so I can see if it rotates as the A7 racks up the hours?

08-18-13, 02:03 PM	#323
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	I may not have used the best connector.. I may have used this one (or one like it).. SharkBite 3/4 in. Brass Female Swivel Adapter-UC530LFA at The Home Depot a Two piece fitting When I should have used a 1 piece fitting?? SharkBite 3/4 in. Brass Barb x Barb Female Adapter-UC088LFA at The Home Depot Anyways, the leak was pretty serious, so I had a rag around it, while the dish washer was still running.. The rag was getting soaked.. I started wondering if it was the PEX crimp, or was it due to a seam leak in a two piece fitting?? So, I put a wrench on it. It turned easily! Kinda makes me wonder if the compressor vibrations loosened the fitting?? The leak seems to be minimal now (or stopped), I've got a dry rag on it, and will check for wetness later this afternoon.. Edit: 6:50 PM The leaking has completely stopped. I guess Teflon tape makes plumbing parts come apart, a little too easy..?. Maybe I should put a mark on the part, so I can see if it rotates as the A7 racks up the hours? __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less.. Last edited by Xringer; 08-18-13 at 05:52 PM..