Product Overview
17.5 mm x 8ft PEX Plumbing Tubing (Red) for Water Systems, Residential, Boats
Red PEX Plumbing Tubing, for hot water
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX), a type of flexible plastic, is currently replacing traditional copper and galvanized steel as water supply lines in both new construction and remodeling projects. PEX has a distinct advantage over these materials because of its flexibility.
Specs:
PROS
- Installing PEX does not require soldering as does copper and galvanized steel.
- PEX expands, making it more resistant to freeze-cracking than either copper or steel.
- PEX does not corrode, which can happen with both copper and steel pipes, leading to leaks and contamination of the water supply.
- Water flows silently through PEX, eliminating the "water hammer" noise associated with metal piping.
- Color-coding (red and blue) make it simple to distinguish hot ad cold supply lines.
- PEX can be connected to existing metal supple lines with the correct fittings.
CONS
- PEX is not suitable for outdoor use. Ultraviolet rays cause PEX to break down quickly- tubing left outdoors can harden and crack within a couple of months.
- PEX cannot currently be recycled, because it does not melt as other recyclable plastics do. With the popularity of PEX rising, however, the demand for way to recycle it will also likely rise.
- Through installation is DIY-friendly, working with PEX requires special connectors and tools.
Dimensions:
17.5 mm x 22 mm x 8ft
New Surplus. Shows some signs of cosmetic wears due to handling and storage. See photos for more details.
XXQXX11
Red PEX Plumbing Tubing, for hot water
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX), a type of flexible plastic, is currently replacing traditional copper and galvanized steel as water supply lines in both new construction and remodeling projects. PEX has a distinct advantage over these materials because of its flexibility.
Specs:
PROS
- Installing PEX does not require soldering as does copper and galvanized steel.
- PEX expands, making it more resistant to freeze-cracking than either copper or steel.
- PEX does not corrode, which can happen with both copper and steel pipes, leading to leaks and contamination of the water supply.
- Water flows silently through PEX, eliminating the "water hammer" noise associated with metal piping.
- Color-coding (red and blue) make it simple to distinguish hot ad cold supply lines.
- PEX can be connected to existing metal supple lines with the correct fittings.
CONS
- PEX is not suitable for outdoor use. Ultraviolet rays cause PEX to break down quickly- tubing left outdoors can harden and crack within a couple of months.
- PEX cannot currently be recycled, because it does not melt as other recyclable plastics do. With the popularity of PEX rising, however, the demand for way to recycle it will also likely rise.
- Through installation is DIY-friendly, working with PEX requires special connectors and tools.
Dimensions:
17.5 mm x 22 mm x 8ft
New Surplus. Shows some signs of cosmetic wears due to handling and storage. See photos for more details.
XXQXX11
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