Pex A vs B and what size for bathroom addition
2024年11月10日 · First pex a vs b. Which is better in the long run? I get that A has less flow restriction, but ive read cases of leaks after a few years from the expanded end of pex cracking. I dont care to dish out for the $400ish expansion tool if its the better option. If its not worth it, ill stick with pex B that i already have the crimping tools for.
PEX: Wirsbo vs Watts Fittings - DIY Home Improvement Forum
2015年6月6日 · PEX detail: There are three types of PEX tubing, A B and C. The type tells you the manufacturing process. Only PEX A is suitable for use with the Wirsbo expansion ring system, since PEX A is more ductile than the other two types of PEX. If you use the Wirsbo fittings and rings, and a different manufacturer of PEX, make sure you get PEX A.
PEX Poly fittings vs brass? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
2021年5月25日 · Supplyhouse.com I used all brass fittings, be aware there are brass fittings that are not rated for potable water. Supply house has manifolds in several styles and sizes. You do know that 1/2 inch pex is smaller than 1/2 inch copper, Less volume..... I used 1 inch for the trunks and 3/4 to just before the outlets.
Pex Brass fitting quality? Supplies from PexSupply and...
2013年1月26日 · If you look at the prices of ball valves on the Pex Supply site there price is about 1/2 of what the box stores are charging. I add them on the hot and cold supplys for the tub so if it every needs to be worked on I do not have to shut the whole house down. I also added tees and shutoffs at the lowest point in case I needed to drain the whole ...
Pex A vs B and what size for bathroom addition
2011年4月1日 · I'm hoping to run the water lines tomorrow. I went with pex B. In going to run 3/4 to the bathroom, then ...
Can a PEX Cinch Tool for Fastening Stainless Clamps Be...
2021年5月28日 · SupplyHouse carries PEX-B tubing in these sizes, as well as PEX-A rated AquaPEX and pre-insulated AquaPEX. Sleeving the buried PEX (in PVC, for example) shields the tubing and can make potential repairs easier. Embedding PEX in sand protects it from any rocks in the soil. Always check with all applicable local codes prior to installation.
Which Pex Expander Tool to Use? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
2019年1月22日 · The wife and I are ready to start our next house remodeling project. With this house, I am going to use the pex expansion system. When I started my last house 8-9 years ago i was told I needed to be certified. Now the inspector says go for it. I have watched a lot of videos and ready up on it but still have a few questions: 1. Which expander to ...
Pex to copper joint - DIY Home Improvement Forum
2023年11月8日 · bluefish7: I have been using pex B compression method, this is an example of a crimp tool: Apollo 1/2 in. and 3/4 in. PEX-B Crimp Tool 69PTKH0014C - The Home Depot It crimps copper rings. If you will use this method, I suggest you also buy/have a crimped ring removal tool to correct mistakes: Apollo 1/2 - 1 in. PEX-B Crimp Ring Removal Tool ...
Which is better pex crimp or cinch - DIY Home Improvement Forum
2024年7月21日 · I have never used pex before but I need to replace the dripping pressure release valve on my water heater and the pipe is pex with copper crimp rings. I need to purchase a tool to re do the piping from the valve to exterior drain. I just found out that there is a cinch type ring in addition to the copper crimp ring.
Kitec to PEX? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
2024年8月7日 · I think bluefin is a private label for supplyhouse. May be worth giving them a ring to ask. Edit to add: I found this in my notes (and please call for verification): SupplyHouse (not Uponor) 3/6/21 - [redacted] confirmed that the Bluefin and Mr. Pex Pex-Al-Pex comprssion fittings will work OK with the Kitec tubing.