Installation Guide
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What Is PEX?
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) is a high-temperature, exible, polymer pipe. Cross-linking technology was rst developed in Europe and
has since come into use around the world for a variety of applications. PEX has a 30-year history of successful use in the European market
with extensive testing for durability and material performance. It was rst introduced in North America in 1984 where it was primarily used
for radiant oor heating. More recently, it has become used for domestic water distribution systems. It is approved for potable hot and cold
water supply systems in all model plumbing and mechanical codes across the United States including California and Canada.
Why Use PEX?
• Easy to Install - PEX tubing is joined with an easy to install “crimp” system; no solvent welding with messy chemicals, no chance of re hazard possibilities due to
soldering
• Cost Eective - When installed using Manifolds fewer ttings are needed to install PEX; meaning you save money in material and time. PEX tubing also costs less
than copper pipe.
• Availability of Pipe Sizes - PEX tubing is available in a wide range of diameters.
• Energy Eciency - PEX tubing minimizes heat transmission through the pipe wall.
• Quiet - When installed using Manifolds, PEX can be run in long lengths with smoother bends, meaning less water line noise. PEX also does not amplify sound as
readily as copper pipe.
• Water Conservation - Well designed PEX plumbing systems can reduce the wait time for hot water to reach the xture.
• Environmentally Sound - PEX is an inert material and does not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
• Installation Flexibility - PEX systems can be installed in either a conventional “trunk and branch” system or a manifold "home-run" system. PEX is also great
for adding xtures o of your existing copper or CPVC system.
• Corrosion Resistant - Because of PEX’s smooth inner walls, minerals do not build up as fast as with copper pipe. It is also more resistant to the harmful eects
of abrasive chemicals such as chlorine.
• Freeze Resistant - While freezing conditions often cause copper and CPVC pipe to break or burst, causing thousands of dollars in water damage, PEX tubing will
expand several times its original size without damage. However, it is recommended that you follow all codes regarding water line freeze prevention.
Features:
• Tough
• Flexible
• Less expensive than other plumbing materials
• Copper tube size dimensions (CTS)
• Available in white, red, or blue
PEX-B Standards / Certications:
• PEX 5006 - SDR 9 • Meets ASTM F876/F877
• cNSFus-pw • ANSI/NSF Standards 61 & 14
• cUPC • CSA B137.5
Pressure & Temperature:
• 160 psi @ 73° F, 100 psi @ 180° F
INSTALLATION MANUAL
PEX
PEX-A Standards / Certications:
• PEX 3006 - SDR 9 • Meets ASTM F876/F877/F2023
• cNSFus-pw • Meets ANSI/NSF 61 & 14
• cUPC • Meets CSA B137.5