Plumbing woes

[Pete Masterson]

PEX is "Cross-linked polyethylene". I first heard of it a few years
ago on the PBS show "This Old House" where it was used for radiant
hot water heating systems. Subsequently TOH used PEX for retrofitting
plumbing and other difficult plumbing situations where the
flexibility was a real advantage. I suspect that the relatively
limited applications for PEX (on This Old House) has something to do
with the cost vs. other materials. However, as copper has really gone
up in price recently, I'm sure PEX will see more use in the future.
See <http://www.ppfahome.org/pex/faqpex.html> for details about the
product.

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 42'
El Sobrante, CA




On Oct 1, 2006, at 6:09 PM, Larry holland wrote:

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> Ernie, What kind of material is "PEX" tubing made from? Are the
> fittings compression type, glue, or something else like an "O" ring
> seal? What sizes does it come in, and what are the pressure ratings,
> working and static. I have been in the piping trade for more years
> than I want to remember and "PEX" is a new one on me. Sounds
> interesting, although copper is great for most installations it can be
> a bear to work with in the confined spaces we have in our "Birds".
> Larry Holland
> 82FC35SB 3208T
> Canandaigua, N.Y.
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