Topics: – Materials – Thermal Expansion – Pressure Relief Valves – Heated Joints – Working Pressure and Temperature – Water Heater Connections Materials PEX-AL-PEX composite pipe shall comply with ASTM F 1281. PE-AL-PE composite pipe shall comply with ASTM F 1282. Composite piping shall be marked at intervals by 5 ft. (1.5 m) with at […]
Topics: – California Plumbing Code – excerpt – PEX (Part 1) – PEX. Cross-linked polyethylene. PEX-AL-PEX. Cross-linked polyethylene-aluminum-cross-linked polyethylene. – Fittings – PEX-AL-PEX Plastic Tubing and Joints – Mechanical Joints – Compression Joints – Installation standard for composite pex-al-pex hot and pe-al-pe cold water distribution systems PEX. Cross-linked polyethylene. PEX-AL-PEX. Cross-linked polyethylene-aluminum-cross-linked polyethylene. All new […]
Topics: – Limitations that come with a PEX tubing – Before installation – Temperature, pressure and UV exposure – Before installation – PEX mechanical damage precautions – PEX chemical damage precautions – After the installation Limitations that come with a PEX tubing Every solution, comes with its limitations, PEX is not exception. When you read […]
Topics: – PEX tools – Tubing installation practices PEX tools Whether you are a DIY working on small repair or a professional engaged on large project, there are several available tools. Each tool utilizes a specific set of fittings and rings compatible to that tool. PEX CLAMP STANDARD The most simple and most commonly used […]
Topics: – PEX tube fittings and tools. – PEX grading, sizes and color-coding. PEX tube fittings and tools. PEX is generally considered a good choice, especially if need to repair or repipe your existing copper or galvanized water lines. One of the reasons for this is low price and ease of use when connecting PEX […]