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[Shop-talk] Watts connectors and the great conspiracy

Subject: [Shop-talk] Watts connectors and the great conspiracy
From: jdrush at enter.net (Rush)
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:35:37 -0500
References: <OF04E7A202.A68A63E9-ON8525780D.00450800-8525780D.0045E45F@mail.megageek.com>
Capitol supply lists a bunch of 'em.
<http://www.capitolsupply.com/?pg=ilist&key=watts+quick>

Jon

On 1/3/2011 7:26 AM, eric at megageek.com wrote:
> OK, I use alot of PEX, copper,  and CPVC pipes in my plumbing.  I have
> found the Watts connectors are the best thing since sliced bread (even
> though they are pricey.)
>
> Here is my problem, I can NEVER find them.  The only store that sells them
> around me only gets about 2 a month (I'm serious.)  I like to have at
> least 10 of each on hand at all times.
>
> Home depot and Lowes used to carry them, but even though it's on their
> website, it "store purchase only" and even stores with them listed only
> have one or two in stock.
>
> Websites don't even seem to be able to offer them.  Either they only have
> them in 1" size, or they only carry the straight unions, or them charge an
> arm and a leg for them.
>
> Here is the crazy thing, there seem to be 2 different part numbers for the
> pieces and some list them as "not for concealed locations" and others say
> "Approved for concealed, underground and no access panel."  The part
> numbers don't seem to match the code requirements.
>
> I'm looking for a source of these connectors that I can by 10 straight
> unions, 10 elbows, and 4 valves, and 5 tees, all in 1/2OD that are
> approved for concealed locations.
>
> Does anyone know of a good source of these?
>
> Here is a link to the Home Depot listing...
>
> <
> http://www.homedepot.com/Plumbing-Pipes-Fittings-Valves/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xg1ZbqpfZ1z114tiZ1z114xd/R-100118014/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
>>
>
> The part numbers for the  straight union seem to be P-600 or PL 3030
>
> Finally, if someone can explain why such a great product is impossible to
> get a hold of, I'd love to know.  8>)
>
> Moose
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