pex-a

I am looking to set up a PEX-A manifold with valves for my home water line. The Viega Manabloc looks nice but that's PEX-B. Apollo came out with a manifold with brass ball valves; however, reviews of them aren't favorable. People have complained about cheap construction and leaks. Any...

My son broke our bathroom faucet in our mobile home. I purchased a regular style fixture ( and galvanized pipe fittings to make connections between the new fixture and the ½ inch clear PEX-A Tuffpex by Uponor. Seemed to go OK , but when I turned on water , water is now shooting out from...

What is an appropriate distance from the hole in a joist to the start of the PEX Heat Transfer Plate? Using 1/2" PEX-A. Reading over all of the documentation I could find I am guessing 8" is good? Or would 6" be ok? Thank you

Hi, I need some advice on a hot water Pex-A run to a second bath. I've got a 3/4" copper to 3/4" PEX-A transition which then goes into a 3/4" flow through EP manifold. The 3/4" line continues on to an addition that is 3/4" copper. Off the manifold I would have these hot water 1/2" runs: -...

I've heard from several online sources that PEX-A retains little to no memory when purchased in a coil and is easily straightened. Can someone here with first hand knowledge verify if this is true? Thank you!

Two questions: 1. I'm using a regular ratchet style PVC tubing cutter I bought a while ago. It cut the PEX just fine, but is it mission critical that I buy a "PEX rated" tubing cutter? 2. Does the cut have to be EXACTLY straight? Is there a tool you'd recommend that would make the cutting...

Does anyone have recommendations on the best way to connect PEX-B (uses copper rings) to Uponor PEX-A (expansion fittings)? The house I’m in has the main line using Pex-B and copper ring fittings. I’m splicing into it to install a soft water loop. I have the tools and some experience to...