There are different kinds of tools available to help you to work with PEX plumbing. Generally, these tools come in a combined package for a variety of price tags depending on the brand and quality. List of PEX Plumbing Tools Let’s take a look at all the PEX plumbing tools that you may need during …
PEX pipe supports many types of connections. These connections let you connect PEX to PEX, copper, PVC and other pipes. Different Types of PEX Connections Here are the most common types of PEX connections that you can use for your plumbing system. Crimp Connection: It’s the most used connection in PEX piping. In this connection, …
Plumbing is the most important part of our daily life. PEX plumbing system is quite new to our society but has a significant impact on our daily life. The full form of PEX is High-Density Polyethylene(HDPE). It has become the most popular piping system for various types of applications. It has several advantages over other …
As we know, PEX is made from networks of cross-linked polyethylene. These polymer networks are arranged uniformly which makes the pipe tougher and highly flexible. Due to its flexibility, we need fewer connections and installing is much faster than metal or rigid plastic. But you can’t bend PEX pipe as much as you wish. There …
Although there are lots of positive sides of using PEX for your plumbing system, there are some negative sides too. Everything has pros and cons, PEX is not different. We discussed a lot of good things about PEX plumbing. Now let me tell you some of the bad things about PEX plumbing so that you …
A very common question among the plumbers and homeowners that which is better PEX A or PEX B. The question is obvious because nobody wants to change the pipework after a few months or years. The truth is A, B or C after PEX are just the identifier for the manufacturing process, nothing to do …
No doubt PEX is an excellent choice for radiant heating and cooling systems, domestic water piping, and insulation for electrical cables. In USA, people has started using PEX in the early 1980s. Since then it has tested by the various national testing laboratories for safety and durability. It is included in all of the major …
Tool & Material RequirementsPEX pipePEX cutterPEX crimp ringsPEX crimp toolGo/no go gauge Step 1 Clean cut the PEX pipe with PEX cutter at right angle according to your PEX system. Step 2 Slide the PEX crimp ring over the pipe about 1/4″-1/8″ from the edge. Step 3 Insert the PEX fitting into the PEX completely. …
Tool & Material Requirements PEX pipe PEX cutter PEX cinch clamp tool PEX cinch clamps Step 1 Cut PEX pipe at right angle leaving a clean edge according to your need. Remove burrs from the edge. Step 2 Slip the cinch clamp over the pipe and insert fitting into the pipe. Step 3 Use the …
