Plumbing Question for 003/43

Dear Members,

As mentined in a previous post, I have removed my water tanks and am planning to re-plumb the fresh-water system.  I am interested in using PEX tubing with one of the many connection systems; e.g. Sea tech; Whale and Wirsbo.  Does anyone have experience with these fittings?

The Wirsbo gets great reviews, however, it is not removeable.  The quick-connect method seem good, but I might prefer a compression fitting.

Thanks for looking,

Chris

Mabel's Casse Tete 003/43

We do PEX systems where I work. I am familiar with Wirsbo. Most of the PEX products are brass. Even though we're talking about the fresh water system, we're on a vessel intended for sea service, and brass is vulnerable. I would steer clear of brass as a material having any meaningful exposure to the salt water environment, in the bilges, etc, myself, and use bronze or stainless or even just plastics.

Geoff, Corazon, 411 #41

Hi Geoff,

Thanks for the reply.  I agree - brass has no place on the boat.  I am leaning toward all plastic connections:  John Guest, Whale and Sea Tech all seem to have a good selection. 

Chris  Mabel's Casse Tete 43/003