If you're faced with repiping your home because of a water leak, you'll be presented with two piping options: copper or PEX. Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons for each type. The video above from ...
Q: I'm building a new home and have the option of using PEX piping for my hot and cold water in the house, as opposed to traditional copper. Do you have an opinion about both materials? Have you used ...
Learn about PEX pipe and fittings and their uses in your home in this first part of the Plumbing for Homeowners series.
Cross Linked Polyethylene water tubing, or PEX, is a relatively new product which was first introduced in North America in 1984. PEX has been primarily used for radiant floor heating, and more ...
Since its arrival in the U.S., crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing has taken the hydronics industry by storm. That is primarily due to its reputation as being a durable, flexible, and, some might ...
Q: I need to install some new water-supply lines in my home. I currently have copper. I’m intrigued by the plastic PEX material, but it seems too good to be true. Using PEX, I would only have a joint ...