{"product_id":"3-8-cop-crimp-ring","title":"3\/8 COP CRIMP RING","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"b1a5f04f-4a31-41de-b6ad-e688d00069e0\" data-turn-id-container=\"b1a5f04f-4a31-41de-b6ad-e688d00069e0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-187\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection 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@w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c8246fd0-0b36-468b-bb4a-59b4c766b285\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"26\"\u003e3\/8 COP CRIMP RING\u003c\/strong\u003e is a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11eu8m\" data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"66\"\u003e🔩 3\/8\" Copper PEX Crimp Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eIt’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"163\"\u003esmall metal ring used in PEX plumbing systems to secure tubing onto a barbed fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1x5rzj2\" data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"187\"\u003e⚙️ What it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13fs7vj\" data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eSize: \u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e3\/8 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ui02s9\" data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"246\"\u003ecopper (COP = copper)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"120ocmx\" data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eType: \u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"295\"\u003ecrimp ring (PEX connection hardware)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"io021h\" data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e🔧 What it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eA crimp ring is used to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5d69nj\" data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eSlide over \u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"373\"\u003ePEX tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lkp6ra\" data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eBe compressed with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"411\"\u003ecrimp tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"94aalp\" data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"482\"\u003ePermanently clamp the PEX pipe onto a \u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"482\"\u003ebrass or poly barb fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pjl7xh\" data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eCreate a \u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"513\"\u003ewatertight seal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"111za3a\" data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e🧰 Where it’s used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w8sm2s\" data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eResidential plumbing (hot \u0026amp; cold water lines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a0bixx\" data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eFixture supply lines (toilets, sinks, faucets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bw7lo9\" data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eManifold PEX systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uzbtqt\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eHydronic\/radiant heating systems (in some cases)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14mrwrq\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e🧠 Simple explanation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eIt’s basically a \u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"875\"\u003emetal band that gets squeezed tight around PEX tubing to lock it onto a fitting so it doesn’t leak or pull off\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"4y8xi2\" data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e🔧 How it works (basic steps)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wnsmku\" data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eSlide crimp ring onto PEX tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ig7mma\" data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"988\"\u003ePush tubing onto barb fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g2hqya\" data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003ePosition ring over the connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q14og3\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eUse crimp tool to compress ring evenly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yn8k31\" data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eDone → permanent seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"co99wv\" data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e⚠️ Important notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ff5k6x\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eMust use the correct \u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e3\/8\" crimp tool gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hmog3v\" data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eNeeds to meet \u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eASTM F1807 standard (for copper rings)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t4cxeq\" data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eMust pass a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003ego\/no-go gauge test after crimping\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e3nun9\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eNot reusable once 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