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4 Unusual Possibilities For PEX Installation

When we talk about PEX installation, most contractors assume we’re talking about plumbing applications and they’re not totally wrong. It’s true that PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) tubing has sparked quite the plumbing revolution, quickly becoming a highly sought after alternative to copper and other types of metal piping. Not only is PEX more flexible, less susceptible to erosion, and easier to install, these superior attributes also translate into more affordable pricing for both plumbing contractors and consumers. But the pipes that carry grey and black water out of a home or business aren’t the only applications for PEX piping. Let’s take a look at other types of PEX installation that might come as a surprise. 1. Radiant Floor Heat Clients who’re...

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Every Plumber Needs These Three PEX Supplies

You already know the benefits of PEX plumbing and have been excited to see how many different clients are embracing this affordable and easy-to-install plumbing technology. You’re already leaps and bounds ahead of other plumbers and contractors who still insist on using copper piping, but are you making things harder on yourself than they need to be? As we detailed in a previous post, the PEX GUN makes a plumber’s life easier in a plethora of ways. The GUN makes PEX installation faster, safer, and better for your health. Don’t do things the hard way. In order to be a truly advanced plumbing professionals, there a few more PEX supplies you need to add to your arsenal. The PEX GUN...

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Answers To 5 Common Questions About PEX Plumbing Systems

For many years, copper piping was the king of all plumbing systems. Thanks to its flexibility, durability, and anti-bacterial properties, it made a lot of sense to use copper pipe for all sorts of plumbing applications. In recent years, however, the PEX plumbing system has continued to grow in popularity. Because it’s even more flexible than copper, requires fewer time-consuming fittings, and is cheaper to ship and store, plastic-based PEX piping has become a preferred choice for plumbers and contractors alike. PEX plumbing is still fairly new to the public, and from time to time you might be asked a question about the PEX plumbing system that you’re not really sure how to answer. That’s why we’ve put together this...

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3 Reasons The PEX GUN Needs To Be The Next Pipe Tool You Buy

For far too long, the only options for reliable indoor plumbing were metal and...more metal. Copper is arguably the most popular option for plumbing, still preferred by many plumbers and contractors. The reason for copper’s long stint as champion of the plumbing world is that it’s easy to install, durable and flexible, resistant to bacterial growth, and can be recycled. However, copper is quickly being pushed aside for a new player on the plumbing scene: PEX. As we discussed in a previous post, PEX is water piping that’s made of crosslinked polyethylene, a common type of plastic. If you’ve already embraced the PEX revolution, and are loving how much easier it is to install, get ready to feel even happier....

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Welcome To The PEX Revolution!

If you work with any aspect of plumbing, from repairs to installation, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the PEX revolution currently sweeping the nation. Many plumbers are calling it the biggest development since the flushing toilet, and chances are you’ve already got clients asking about it. Unless you’ve been living under a kitchen sink somewhere, you might be new to the PEX revolution, but don’t worry: this post is designed to catch you up to speed! What Is PEX Plumbing? First, let’s talk about the name. PEX is an acronym for crosslinked polyethylene, a common type of plastic. In recent years, this revolutionary plastic piping has provided a much-needed alternative to metal pipe (copper, iron, lead) or rigid plastic...

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