PEX (X stands for cross linking) or cross-linked polyethylene is an entity of water supply piping systems.
It vows to replace metal pipe alternatives (copper, iron, brass) and the like (PVC, PE and other plastic materials).
PVC still dominates in terms of usage of material for making pipes and pipelines.
PEX fits in where other alternatives start wearing.
So why PEX? Sounds like an obvious question.
Why PEX : * It fulfills the first criteria that any plumbing/piping material has to fulfill-It doesn't corrode as quickly as other materials in the same category do.
* Compared to manufacturing techniques used to build pipes, PEX tubes are drawn out using process of extrusion, which offers significant advantages by reducing shipping, storage as well as handling costs.
* Workers in the area of plumbing and fittings can start to smile now, flex completely removes the risk of health hazards that are common place when performing activities like soldering, forming fluxes etc, which are usually part of installation and fitting operations when using other materials.
* Flexibility is one area where all the other competitors of PEX don't compare at all.
The numerous fittings, joints that are needed to get the whole piping working can lead to quite a lot of work.
Hurrah! Not any more, PEX tubes turn and twist like snakes (exaggerating), which allows a long run of pipe in your place to be finished by using just a couple or no fittings.
* Zero decibels; yes, that is the amount of noise to expect from the water flowing through PEX tubes, affinity of water for PEX is great.
* Cost, A struggling market needs products like these, PEX is relatively low priced than all the other "equivalent" alternatives.
The X factor in PEX: As mentioned before, X is cross-linked, i.
e.
PEX uses cross linked polyethylene, cross linking makes PE more durable, and resistant to cold temperature cracks, X is the magic behind the show, well almost.
Various manufactures offer variety of tools, which help in establishing the plumbing process when using PEX.
Selecting such tools depends on the kind of task at hand.
These tools can be a bit expensive for ones liking, but as they say -"You reap what you sow", so investing in PEX might not be a bad idea after all.
Do think about this great alternative next time when you are doing your basement.
It vows to replace metal pipe alternatives (copper, iron, brass) and the like (PVC, PE and other plastic materials).
PVC still dominates in terms of usage of material for making pipes and pipelines.
PEX fits in where other alternatives start wearing.
So why PEX? Sounds like an obvious question.
Why PEX : * It fulfills the first criteria that any plumbing/piping material has to fulfill-It doesn't corrode as quickly as other materials in the same category do.
* Compared to manufacturing techniques used to build pipes, PEX tubes are drawn out using process of extrusion, which offers significant advantages by reducing shipping, storage as well as handling costs.
* Workers in the area of plumbing and fittings can start to smile now, flex completely removes the risk of health hazards that are common place when performing activities like soldering, forming fluxes etc, which are usually part of installation and fitting operations when using other materials.
* Flexibility is one area where all the other competitors of PEX don't compare at all.
The numerous fittings, joints that are needed to get the whole piping working can lead to quite a lot of work.
Hurrah! Not any more, PEX tubes turn and twist like snakes (exaggerating), which allows a long run of pipe in your place to be finished by using just a couple or no fittings.
* Zero decibels; yes, that is the amount of noise to expect from the water flowing through PEX tubes, affinity of water for PEX is great.
* Cost, A struggling market needs products like these, PEX is relatively low priced than all the other "equivalent" alternatives.
The X factor in PEX: As mentioned before, X is cross-linked, i.
e.
PEX uses cross linked polyethylene, cross linking makes PE more durable, and resistant to cold temperature cracks, X is the magic behind the show, well almost.
Various manufactures offer variety of tools, which help in establishing the plumbing process when using PEX.
Selecting such tools depends on the kind of task at hand.
These tools can be a bit expensive for ones liking, but as they say -"You reap what you sow", so investing in PEX might not be a bad idea after all.
Do think about this great alternative next time when you are doing your basement.
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