PEX is cheaper than copper.Half-inch PEX tubing costs about one-third the price of copper. Some of the savings will go ...

Are you planning to install or replace plumbing pipes in your home? You’ve probably heard that plastic pipes made of PEX or PVC are competing with copper in popularity, but what are they, exactly… ...

PEX pipes are flexible and therefore simpler to install than PVC. Your plumber will have to create fewer connections, because PEX can bend to accommodate changes in direction.

Cross Linked Polyethylene water tubing, or PEX, is a relatively new product which was first introduced in North America in 1984. PEX has been primarily used for radiant floor heating, and more ...

Q: I am about to re-pipe my 23-year-old home, which has pin leaks in the copper piping. The installer is recommending replacing my copper pipes with PEX. What are the pluses and minuses of PEX? I ...

Pex is also highly resistant to corrosion and scale buildup, which are common issues with copper pipes. However, the material is not suitable for outdoor use as it can be damaged by exposure to UV ...

I’ve been a master plumber for more than 35 years, and for many of those, I was licensed. I’ve always loved plumbing, and I clearly remember when PEX pipe was breaking into the marketplace.

PEX plumbing, aka cross-linked polyethylene, is a great application for both residential and commercial radiant and hydronic systems. To the common eye, it looks like generic plastic piping with ...

Expanding a PEX pipe with a Milwaukee ProPEX expander tool sounds a little complicated if you're not familiar with it, but in actuality, it's a pretty straightforward process.

For example, the pricier model (DCE410B) expands 1-1/4 inch and 1-1/2 inch PEX A pipe. The less expensive unit (DCE400B) expands 3/8 inch to 1-inch PEX A tubing. Of course, ...