Why PEX matters: PEX is a flexible, cost-effective alternative to copper or steel that resists freezing and corrosion, making it ideal for modern residential water systems. Choosing your type: PEX-A ...

Crimp-on connection rings are the most economical way to make a large number of PEX connections, but the crimping tool can cost several hundred dollars. This crimping tool, which can cost several ...

IRVING, TX — The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has released the third edition of its PEX Plumbing Distribution Systems Design and Installation Guide, a comprehensive industry resource covering ...

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THE price of copper has nearly quadrupled over the last four years, and plumbers and do-it-yourselfers are taking a fresh look at alternatives to copper tubing and fittings. And what some are turning ...

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 ...

The homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres install a PEX home-run manifold system to create an efficient and organized water ...

The QickClampâ„¢, a PEX tubing installation tool, allows installers to make tube-to-fitting connections of multiple sizes with one crimping tool; one tool fits all four sizes of the fitting (3/8, 1/2, ...