0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How do you join PEX pipe to galvanized pipe?
Yes
What is the best pipes for plumbing purposes?
I have used PEX pipe for over 12 years and believe it to be the best domestic pipe there is. Way more efficient, reliable and easier to work with than copper.
Can pex water pipe be used outdoors?
The answer is no. Nearly all pipe manufactures will void their warranties if their product is exposed to direct sunlight for longer than allowed.
What kind of pipe for underground water?
Pex, a flexible potable waterpipe is the preferred. You can use PVC that is potable and copper that has been sleeved. No joints of any kind should be used on underground portions of the piping. That is why pex is preferred as it comes in various sizes and lengths in rolls.
What are pex fittings?
Pex fittings are used for making connections in PEX plumbing applications. Professiomnal plubmers used next type of PEX fittings: Crimp fittings, Clamp fittings, Push Up fittings, Sharkbite fittings and others.
Does pex tubing freeze?
At what temp does pex pipe freeze
Can you glue an HC PEX tube to PVC pipe?
No, you'll need to put a pipe adapter on the PVC, then use a standard PEX crimp fitting. Or you can use a SharkBite fitting. They work well for this.
Can you use pex pipe for air lines?
The answer is yes, if the pressure is below 150-160 psi.
How do you join PEX pipe to galvanized pipe?
Yes
What is Pex pipe primarily used for?
The Pex pipe is used when you need to lay pipe all night long. It's the most flexible, and widest pipe that's used when laying pipe all night long, and is definitely the best.
How do you connect copper pipe to pex tubing?
The copper should fit in the Pex fitting. My mistake, Pex uses the crimp rings. There is a coupling and other fitting that you just push the pipe into and it grabs and seal the pipe. Pex, pvc, copper, all will fit. Just use a coupling between the copper and the pex. I had my doubts the first time I used this, but it does work and doesn't leak. Just make sure that the pipe bottoms out in the connection.
Which is better ppr pipe or pex?
Depends on consumption.
What is the best pipes for plumbing purposes?
I have used PEX pipe for over 12 years and believe it to be the best domestic pipe there is. Way more efficient, reliable and easier to work with than copper.
Where can PEX fittings be purchased?
PEX fittings can be purchased at Pex pipe and fittings. There is also a phone number attached and it is: 0632 599 0659 you can also do it on their site at cn-efield dot com.
What is pex pipe?
PEX is a very durable and flexible pipe made from crosslinked polyethylene. It's resistant to scale and chlorine and can't corrode. It's much easier to install than copper or any rigid plastic pipe. It's easy to cut, bend and couple up. It has a huge series of brass fittings . I love working with PEX and have repaired and even re-piped whole houses with it.Old fashioned plumbers often 'trash-talk' PEX as it takes away the 'mystery' about soldering etc. You don't have to be a traditional plumber to use PEX. I learned all about PEX as a well technician.
What is cross bonded polybutylene pipe?
I would say a form of pex plumbing
Can you you plastic pipe instead copper for pluming in shower?
Yes, plastic pipe, PEX, can replace copper anywhere now.
