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Whale Quick Connect Plumbing System Fitting - WX1583B
Item: #887945 | Part Number: WX1583B$4.53
Description
The Whale Quick Connect Plumbing System Fitting WX1583B delivers fast, reliable connections for mobile and recreational plumbing. Made from durable glass-filled polypropylene, it features a double gripper design and internal support ring to ensure secure, leak-free joints without tools. Designed specifically for Whale polyethylene tubing, it simplifies installation while withstanding demanding pressure conditions.
Whale Quick Connect Plumbing System Fitting - WX1583B Item # 887945
Description
The Whale Quick Connect Plumbing System fittings are crafted from glass-filled polypropylene for durability and designed for use with polyethylene piping. These fittings provide secure, tool-free connections ideal for plumbing installations in mobile and recreational environments.
Features:
- Double gripper design ensures secure tube retention under high pressure conditions
- Internal support ring maintains O-ring seal integrity to prevent leaks
- Cage collet design supports tubing near tight bends to eliminate leaks
- Durable single-piece molding enhances fitting strength and reliability
- Protective outer sleeve prevents accidental tube disconnection during use
- Tool-free installation speeds up plumbing setup and reduces costs
- Compatible exclusively with Whale plastic tubing and grooved stems
- Engineered for mobile applications requiring flexible, reliable plumbing
Specifications:
- Fitting Material: Glass-Filled Polypropylene
- Piping Material: Polyethylene
- Tubing Size: 15 mm
- Hot Water Pressure: 90 psi
- Hot Water Temperature: 150 deg F (65°C)
- Cold Water Pressure: 180 psi
- Cold Water Temperature: 68 deg F (20°C)
- Minimum Bend Radius: 2.95"
Part Numbers for Whale Quick Connect Plumbing System Fitting - WX1583B
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bill M from
Clean, simple design
Have come to really like this Whale system but it took a “minute” to realize it wasn’t PEX. Very similar but not the same (ie. not interchangeable).
Date published: 2026-01-15