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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.
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Does pex tubing freeze?
At what temp does pex pipe freeze
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.
Which is better ppr pipe or pex?
Depends on consumption.
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.
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.
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 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.
What tool is used to connect pex pipe fittings?
There are several brands of PEX and several systems to install the pipe. Each has its own tools and methods, and training required. I use the aquapex with expansion rings but have also used the other brands.
Which materials will keep water hot?
PEX pipe will keep it hot longer than copper.
How much will one foot of 12 id pex pipe hold?
0.785 Cubic feet
