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What kind of valve is this exactly? Never seen that exact connection type (lemmy.ml)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/homeimprovement

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I'm pretty new to this. I was considering replacing it with something else because it leaks slightly from the valve if it gets moved around at all, but I don't know what this connection is to start with. It goes to a dishwasher.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The house was built 7 years ago, so maybe the plumbers just threw on whatever they had in their van. Do you know what the crimped method/area is called on this thing? Is there a specific term for it?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

They're usually just called "crimp rings" or "cinch clamps", the former being the more popular term in my experience. They do require a specific crimping tool, but if you go to your local home improvement store they usually sell a kit that includes the tool with rings, and possibly even a PEX cutter.