Terrya
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Due to the ever increasing cost of copper and energy costs I am considering specifying PEX plumbing piping in selective applications within the buildings for which I'm responsible for designing and specifying the plumbing systems.
Larger main service lines will continue to be copper, galvanized, or possibly stainless (6">), but design a series of H&CW manifolds throughout the buildings near fixture locations with 3/8" to 1-1/2" PEX runouts to the fixtures.
Buildings could range from schools, jails, goverment centers, etc.
Although there are many positives to PEX, I'm still somewhat hesitant to begin specifying PEX unless its sucessful can be documented on similiar types of projects. There is really no reasoin to believe that it would not perfrom well. However, as I understand it, PEX has predominately been used in the housing market in the past.
I would appreciate any input (good or bad) that anyone can provide into this new PEX - Plumbing market (at least in the mid-west).
Larger main service lines will continue to be copper, galvanized, or possibly stainless (6">), but design a series of H&CW manifolds throughout the buildings near fixture locations with 3/8" to 1-1/2" PEX runouts to the fixtures.
Buildings could range from schools, jails, goverment centers, etc.
Although there are many positives to PEX, I'm still somewhat hesitant to begin specifying PEX unless its sucessful can be documented on similiar types of projects. There is really no reasoin to believe that it would not perfrom well. However, as I understand it, PEX has predominately been used in the housing market in the past.
I would appreciate any input (good or bad) that anyone can provide into this new PEX - Plumbing market (at least in the mid-west).