Jul 31, 2008 · I am doing some repeirs on a mobile home and the plumbing is the gray colored flexible type. I have been trying to learn more about this stuff. It is my understanding that the gray color …

Apr 8, 2020 · 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 …

Dec 4, 2008 · I was asking because I am installing a pex floor system in an addition. I wanted to check the amount of water in the tubing to make sure I have plenty of capacity in the storage tank. This is …

Feb 9, 2012 · I'm using a 3/4" PEX run with 1/2" branching off to fixtures. I need to tie into the water pipes and would like to do that at the water heater so as to bypass the rest of the house plumbing …

Jan 1, 2021 · Any advice is appreciated. The end of each baseboard radiator is connected with a sweated elbow and a crimped-on 10-inch vertical section of non-oxygen barrier PEX. (The tubing …

Jul 18, 2021 · I know that there are a seemingly infinite number of threads on this forum about why not to use PEX to connect the mixing valve to the tub spout, but I’ve read a lot of them and while the …

Jan 9, 2015 · I am replacing some rusted galvanized water lines vertical up through an interior wall. I was thinking of pulling a string down through the wall when I remove the old pipe then attaching the …

Jul 18, 2018 · Looking to replace a 30 year old water heater. Spoke w plumber today who stated he likes to use PEX tubing for water heater installation due to the price of copper. Thoughts on …

Mar 26, 2021 · I am in the middle of replacing some Kitec PEX-Al-PEX that was used for Cold and DHW, and need to temp re-connect it. Any reason I cannot use shark bites to temporarily connect …

Apr 8, 2012 · Is this PEX tubing water pipe installation proper practice? Murphysf Jul 21, 2025 Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice Replies 8 Views 988 Aug 4, 2025