Dec 5, 2005 · Also, the "barbed" fittings that insert into the pex and are meant to be used with a proper crimp ring aren't really barbs. If you look at them they are more like ridges and not a …

Jan 30, 2011 · The PEX-AL-PEX compression fittings in particular appear to have a very small I.D., relative to the pipe size. I wonder whether a 1" Uponor ProPEX expansion fitting has as …

Jun 3, 2008 · I am seriously considering PEX for new propane lines in connection with the W.H. project. Can folks please fill me in on their experience with different types and makes of yellow …

Jun 4, 2008 · Anyway, I am planning on using as much PEX tubing as I can for the various plumbing jobs ahead. I have become totally confused at times with the myriad of different PEX …

May 29, 2014 · Aside from pex being a whole lot cheaper, any other advantages to pex vs. copper?

Nov 21, 2007 · I just got 100' of 1" pex al pex today that i bought of ebay. The seller told me that shark bite fittings would work with it. Come to find out they dont, the pex al pex is to big. I …

Nov 25, 2010 · What type of pex pipe to use that can handle the heat from a wood boiler ? I have all copper and black iron in my home . I might be wrong but I didn't think that the pex pipe …

Apr 5, 2015 · These fittings still aren't cheap at 16 bucks a piece but a lot cheaper then others I looked at. These fittings , transition my 1-1/4 pex to 1-1/4" black pipe and/or copper.

Dec 5, 2005 · I like the stainless fittings because one crimper does any size pipe. I think the copper probably is a little more secure though.

Jun 3, 2008 · I think I have heard of OWB folks using barb-fittings, like you'd use with black poly pipe, and then hose clamps, with pex. But of course, OWBs generally run no pressure other …