Applications for PEX Plumbing Pipe
Jun 02, 2022
PEX plumbing pipe was developed in the 1960s and is accepted by all major plumbing and building codes in the U.S. However, local codes, which are the law in any area, may have specific requirements or restrictions for PEX installations.
The standard method for installing PEX tubing is to join it with barbed fittings and special metal crimp rings that are secured using a crimp tool. Once the ring is crimped in place, the installer checks it with a "go/no go" tool that confirms the proper diameter of the crimped ring. PEX can also be installed with DIY-friendly push-in fittings. PEX tubing is easy to cut with a PEX tubing cutter.
In general, PEX piping can be used for:
Water supply lines or portable distribution systems
Radiant floor heating applications
Heat transfer applications, such as floor cooling, snow melting, and permafrost protection
Water distribution for hot water applications, including radiators
Residential fire/sprinkler systems
