HoseClamp on PEX - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Nov 30, 2007 · I need to make some copper to PEX connections in a tight space and can't fit that large tool to crimp the ends. So I am thinking of taking a piece of 3/4 PEX and placing it over the 1/2 PEX …
Uponor PEX issues - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Nov 3, 2022 · Hot water carrying Uponor 3/4" Red PEX pipe - pinhole leaks in different section of the pipe, every 4-6 weeks. I spent lot of money already, after lot of frustration, I decided to repipe the …
Can I use clamp rings and PEX-B fittings on Pex-A tubing?
Jul 8, 2024 · I understand that expansion rings on PEX-A fittings would be best, but the tools to apply them cost hundreds of dollars, and I already have experience and tools for working with PEX-B …
Pex pipe to garden: Best way to connect to hose bib at house
Sep 16, 2023 · I want to connect a 150-200' run of pex from my house hose bib out to the garden. I should probably take the hose bib off and attach another device to the copper so I can keep the hose …
Does Pex tubing have any advantages over copper?
Jul 22, 2010 · PEX is much more resistant to freeze-breakage than copper or rigid plastic pipe. PEX tubing does not transfer heat as readily as copper, and so conserves energy. Water flows more …
PEX vs PE coiled pipe for underground use - Home Improvement Stack …
Aug 25, 2017 · Ultimately, PEX is the best option these days, but the type of PEX is more dependent on your situation. If you plan to do more plumbing in the future and/or the pipe could be subject to …
plumbing - PEX pipe burst: what else needs to be fixed to prevent it ...
Feb 16, 2020 · PEX pipe does not corrode or otherwise interact with copper or other materials the way dissimilar metals do. It's essentially an inert substance under normal circumstances. The bulges and …
How to replace valve on short PEX stub-out? - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Dec 11, 2021 · I need to replace some valves on PEX, but the stub-outs might be too short to simply cut the tubing and replace the valve (see photo below). I tried pulling the tubing out from the wall but …
Outdoor plumbing using pex pipe - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
Feb 13, 2023 · I live in Portugal and moved into this house a few weeks ago where the plumbing was renovated by the previous owner using PEX pipe. The plumbing is all outside of the walls, including …
PEX angle stop replacement. What should I do!?
May 12, 2021 · The PEX comes out of the wall and all of the stops are compression fittings (PEX into a compression angle stop). I would like to use a reliable method to connect new angle stops.