Questions and Answers for HOME-FLEX 1 in. CSST x 1 in. FIPT Brass Female Adapter

A:  No. This is designed for use with HOME-FLEX CSST pipe only.

A:  Hi, TedD - As long as the quarter turn valve has the appropriate sized threads to mate with the female brass adapter, it should work just fine.

A:  No. One must not mix fittings from one CSST manufacturer with tubing from another CSST manufacturer.

A:  Hi, Plumb - No. In the CSST product category, pipe and fittings have to be from the same manufacturer.

A:  Hi Plumb - Yes, our CSST fittings may be reused so long as the fiber gasket is changed each time. A 1/2" / 3/4" combo gasket kit is available to Home Depot or at homedepot.com. FYI, we don't make a CSST tee fitting. It's important that a HOME-FLEX fitting be used only on HOME-FLEX pipe.

A:  Hi, Todd - This 1" female CSST adapter has 3 parts: The flange nut is put on the CSST; a brass retainer ring is installed on the last valley of the CSST; and the mating part screws into the flange nut on the CSST. As these 2 main parts are tightened, the CSST engages the retainer ring forcing the stainless steel into a hard fiber gasket. As pressure increases, it folds in on itself creating a smooth end that is further pushed into the retainer ring creating the seal. Please see our HOME-FLEX CSST Design & Installation Manual available at homeflex.com / resources for further details. A "supply clamp ring" is not one of the components (unless you're speaking of the retainer ring.).

A:  Yes. There is a replacement parts kit 11-057C. It includes a replacement retainer ring, gasket and even an o-ring for the old style fittings. The parts are in both 1/2" and 3/4" sizes. The stores that carry our CSST products will have the replacement parts kit.

A:  Hi, RB - No, you cannot hook up a flare fitting to our FIPT brass adapter. You'd have to use an adapter.