We do not recommend it. There are rubber washers inside the nuts to create the seal to the supply stop. The use of putty or gasket materials can introduce dirt at the connection.

The pre inserted tube stiffener is not required for copper or CPVC installations, however it is OK to use it and it will not interfere with the installation.

Make sure the pipe has been cut square and burrs removed. Ensure that the stop is pushed to 1” mark on your pipe. The stop will bottom out once it’s pushed on all the way. That should eliminate the problem.

No, do not use any plumbers’ putty, pipe thread tape or any other sealant to connect this particular stop.

New Push Connect; Position the stop firmly in your palm. Using the combination removal tool, snap tool onto the tube with lettering facing away from the stop. With two fingers depress removal collar back towards stop and pull from tubing. Ensure that the 3/8" OD side on the tool is facing away from the palm. Original Push Connect; Remove the locking clip. Position stop firmly in your palm, with two fingers depress removal flange back towards stop and pull from tubing. Before reinstalling stop, insert locking clip between removal flange and stop body.

PEX tubing 3/8" OD or smaller functionally does not require tube insert.

Mark the riser 15/16” from the end. Now push the riser into the stop until the valve reaches the mark and you feel resistance.

No. BrassCraft Water Heater Connectors are designed and certified to supply water to and from the water heater, and are not to be used as a discharge line. Please see your local code for approved installations and materials for discharge tubes leading from your PRV or TPRV.

Most brass fittings have a temperature range of -65 degrees to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

Copper, brass, plastic and welded steel tubing (Compression fittings not recommended for steel tubing)