NO – It is not recommended to use previously installed EPS Push-Fit pex fittings as the integrity of the “O-Ring” seal and grab ring cannot be guaranteed. In the case of a new installation where a fitting has just been installed, you may be able to Re-Use the fitting under the following requirements:
- The fitting must be completely intact including all components.
- The “O-Ring” must have no damage.
- The Grab Ring must have no damage.
- The fitting and all parts must be completely clean and free of any dirt, sand, grit, foreign matter.
- The pipe MUST be Re-Cut above the Grab Ring indentations and at a point where there is no sign of any scratches, scars, scrapes or indents that will align with the depth of the EPS Push-Fit pex fitting.
- ccordance with the instructions in the EPS Push-Fit pex handbook.
NOTE: If you are unsure about any of the above listed points then you must dispose of the fitting in a responsible manner to ensure it is never Re-Used.