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[mtoll]

Anyone spliced their underground pex

[Scott7m]

I told my distributor about ur situation, he said hed never reccomend it

[RSI]

For what reason would you want to? I would not do it unless there was no other way.

[Sprinter]

Real pipe ? Then yes, have done logstor several times, just use their splice kits. Special order

[MattyNH]

Id be weary of having a splice with the underground piping.. I wouldn't do it..If the splice was in your basement or something..sure why not.

[Scott7m]

Yes he has logstor or "reap pipe" as you call it.  It was my logstor distributor that said he don't recommend splicing it

[fireboss]

 I would     just leave it uncoverd for a few days to make sure its not leaking and back fill with sand !

[RSI]

If it has to be done, I would use Rehau Everloc fittings

[cantoo]

Just put the connection in a drywell or a underground vault so you can check it. If and when I move my OWB I will be using a concrete vault to connect the existing lines together, the new line will be at other end of the shop.

[slimjim]

VERY NICE solution cantoo!!!

[mtoll]

Sprinter, I'm about 15 foot short from where I would like to install the unit. I was told by the dealer that I got the pipe from you could use a splicer kit from Logstor, I just wanted to hear from someone who had used the kit. I'm sure it's not the preferred way to install Logstor but guess ill have to make the best of the situation. Is the kit a water tight box, or can you dig it up to check for leaks, thanks for the info.

[slimjim]

Not sure if they changed it but no it was a set of couplings and a sleeve, I like the junction box theory much better as you can have access all winter in case of a problem, Have you ever tried digging frozen dirt with a shovel?

[Scott7m]

I think the only way I would want to do that is through a box like cantoo suggested.   

[ITO]

 We use these underground jboxes at work: http://www.hubbellpowersystems.com/literature/enclosures/QZ-2.pdf
 They are durable, of course there are other brands, some are completely plastic, rate them for what load will be driving over it. They are not always that easy to get into during winter or wet weather, they tend to fill with water and freeze which breaks them apart eventually. I would choose a bottomless box and line bottom with crushed rock so it can drain but some soils won't drain well anyway. I would try to splice it horizontally with the kit then slip the box over it with slots cut in the sides.

[LittleJohn]

I think the most important thing to do is make sure that the out jacket/sleeving is sealed; water infiltration KILLS insulation.