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Sales & Specifications Sheet: Issue Date December 2008 • Last Revision February 2017
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A Division of Reliance Worldwide Corporation
SharkBite
®
Radiant PEX Pipe
PERFORMANCE DATA
PEX Material Designation Code:
• 3006 PEX rating
o (3) Chlorine Resistance - Rated to recirculate hot water at 50% at 140° F
50% at 73° F
o (0) No UV Resistance
o (06) Stress tested to 630 psi at 73° F
Temperature Performance:
• Minimum working temperature 33°F (0.5°C) at 160 psi
• Maximum working temperature 200°F (93.3°C) at 80 psi
• Maximum working pressure is 160 psi at 33° F (0.5°C) – 70° F (21.1°C)
Material:
• Oxygen barrier PEX is approved for non-potable radiant heating systems
Burial:
• PEX pipe is approved to be buried in concreate
Compatible fittings:
• PEX pipe approved for use with push-to-connect (ASSE 1061), plastic barb (ASTM
F2159), and brass barb (ASTM F1807) fittings
CERTIFICATIONS
SharkBite PEX pipe is approved for use in all national and local codes in the US and Canada.
Certified and listed to the following standards:
• ANSI/NSF 61 – Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects
• ANSI/NSF 14 – Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials
• ASTM F876 – Standard for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
o ASTM F2023 – Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative
Resistance of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe, Tubing and Systems
to Hot Chlorinated Water
• ASTM F877 – Standard for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot- and Cold-Water
Distribution Systems
• CSA B137.5 – Thermoplastic Pressure Piping Compendium
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