Gray colored Plumbing in Mobile Homes? Is it PEX, Qest, …
WEBJul 31, 2008 · There is a transition coupling that has both a PB and PEX end as well as two different crimp rings. Again, the wall thickness of the PEX crimp is heavier, and the thinner version of the copper ring is for PB. PEX rings are usually colored black to tell the difference, while the copper rings for PB are plain copper.
Correct way to stub out PEX? - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBApr 17, 2012 · if you want it to be rock solid like traditional copper terminate the pex with an drop eared elbow fastened to an backer board and stub out with an nipple and an threaded angle stop.just be sure to use some teflon tape and some good pipe dope.two brands that are good are hercules blue block or loctite.
Should i use 1/2 " or 3/4" pex? - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBFeb 7, 2013 · 3/4" pex is about the same ID as 1/2" copper, so yes, I'd run 3/4" pex to the bathroom group. The tub, I'd convert 3/4" to the likely 1/2" valve you have. Everywhere else, things are flow restricted, so 1/2" is plenty. Well, a washing machine might use the 3/4" up to it as well as a hose bib. Yes, larger pipe will hold more water, and let it ...
Recommended PEX fitting manufacturers - Love Plumbing
WEBMar 26, 2020 · I'm not a plumber. Just a guy with acidic well water that needed to replace very thin copper from 30yrs of exposure. Pex was the way forward (after figuring out how to adjust the pH of the well water). So I did lots of research. as best as I could tell, Pex B is the diy/handman version and Pex A is the professional version.
Do PEX fittings reduce water flow? (PEX VS Copper)
WEBMay 22, 2015 · Reply #3 was clear; if you want no more restriction with PEX than you have with 1/2 inch copper, go up to 3/4 pex. However 1/2 inch PEX for the hot line would let hot water get to the shower quicker. Uponer /Wirsbo PEX fittings are larger than crimp PEX fittings. What is not clear is if you have a question. Nobody is arguing your points.
Understanding PEX pressure loss - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBJul 28, 2014 · Now, with 1 faucet on, we will get 0.388 PSI drop in the 3/4 PEX which adds to the drop at the faucet. With the 3 faucets open, we will get 2.4715 PSI drop in the 3/4 PEX for a resulting pressure at each faucet of 70 - 2.4715 - …
I’d like to understand the PEX to tub spout issue a little better
WEBJul 18, 2021 · FOR TUB SPOUT INSTALLATION: Refer to the installation instructions supplied with your spout. Do not connect deck mount spouts to in-wall valves. Do not use hand showers connected in lieu of a tub spout to a tub/shower valve. Do not use PEX tubing for tub spout drop.
How to Uncoil Pex Tubing??? - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBNov 27, 2007 · Location. Chicago Suburbs. Nov 27, 2007. #2. I use a 5 gallon bucket in the middle of the coil, a 1/2 sheet of plywood on top of the bucket to keep the coil around the bucket, and an old concrete block on top of the plywood to hold it together. It is a little cumbersome. I have to unwind it some before I start.
PEX: 90 fitting or bend support? - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBLocation. Mississippi. Jul 11, 2016. #1. All, On the attached photo, I have 1/2" PEX running into my tub/shower. My question is simple: should I leave the PEX as it is, using the bend supports, or should I cut it and install 90 degree elbows. This is Uponor, in the event that matters. Thanks!
PEX Rodents Problem, Please Read! - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBJan 23, 2006 · Friday night, we found a lot of water leaking from our 2nd floor to our first, soaking our ceiling, walls, a door frame and carpet. We called out a plumber and after cutting a couple holes he discovered a leak in our Pex line caused by mice. It was repaired. Saturday, a second line in a garage wall began leaking.
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