Is PEX RePipe Bad – Wait – But They Use It In Europe
Check this out. I thought it was interesting.
Interviewer: Rick, my plumber says though they’ve been using PEX in Europe for years. What are your thoughts on that?
Rick: Well, that’s a common statement that’s being bantered around,
but the reality is it has been used in Europe for over 50 years but a
majority of it is used in hydronics, which is heating in the floors and
ceilings where they actually create a manifold or a radiator if you will
and run warm water through it to heat your place.
A majority of that is not used in potable water. So that’s a little
bit of a bending of a statement. I also see people talking about giving
you Grade A PEX, the very best. But it’s not Grade A, it’s Type A or
Type B or Type C, all of which are completely different formulas and
completely different extrusion processes. All of which have their
benefits and their detriments.
Are all Pex tubing the same? Not really.
Pex and copper are the two repiping solutions most used in Southern
California. But you don’t need to replumb at all in some cases. Just fix
the pinhole leak and change the water chemistry.
Pex and water heater can work together. Pex for heating is the most
common use in Europe but not for drinking water. Pex for plumbing is
quick and easy method that plumbers love.
PEX is Bad?
Pex or copper?
We think copper is better for a number of reasons.
Copper lasts a lot longer and doesn’t have plastic leeching issues.
Pex tubing is an alternative to copper piping. If you believe this is
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