As cross-linked polyethylene piping has grown in popularity among residential plumbers and builders, it helps to know the ...

like under a kitchen sink or vanity cabinet, you can eliminate a joint by running PEX supply directly to the shutoff valve. Use a drop-ear bend support to hold the tubing in a tight bend (right).

PEX hadn’t been invented at the time. Plastic PEX tubing first was introduced into the U.S. market as a radiant floor heating product in the 1980s. In the 1990s, PEX started to appear as piping ...

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 ...

Q: I can't afford to hire a plumber to install new water supply lines in my home. I've seen the PEX plumbing tubing and think it's the way to go, as there are no soldered joints hidden in the walls.

When it comes to plumbing pipes, there are two main materials that people usually consider: copper and pex. Copper pipes have been around for a long time and are known for their durability and ...

For joining cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing, a plastic PEX Press system that includes the company’s innovative Smart Connect feature, is available. The Smart Connect feature enables installers ...