PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...
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Q: I'm building a new home and have the option of using PEX piping for my hot and cold water in the house, as opposed to traditional copper. Do you have an opinion about both materials? Have you used ...
Cross Linked Polyethylene water tubing, or PEX, is a relatively new product which was first introduced in North America in 1984. PEX has been primarily used for radiant floor heating, and more ...
The QickClampâ„¢, a PEX tubing installation tool, allows installers to make tube-to-fitting connections of multiple sizes with one crimping tool; one tool fits all four sizes of the fitting (3/8, 1/2, ...
If you're faced with repiping your home because of a water leak, you'll be presented with two piping options: copper or PEX. Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons for each type. The video above from ...
IRVING, TX — The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) has published a new technical document that provides recommended installation practices for PEX piping exposed to indoor artificial lighting. PPI TN-72 ...
The report covers the 50-year history of PEX, from its European origins to its widespread use in North American plumbing and heating systems It highlights the evolution of ASTM standards F876 and F877 ...
The new Alumicor® PEX-Al-PEX tubing offers all the benefits of cross-linked polyethylene tubing, as well as holding its shape when it is bent. Alumicor bends easily but then stays in place due to a ...