Translucent Potable WaterPEXa Tubing
$390
$650
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Size: 3/4 in x 1000 ft
Style: Black Print
Condition: New
Top positive review
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Great for a variety of home projects!
By Happy Wife Happy Life on Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020
From radiant floor heating, outside wood-boiler heating, hot water runs, and even cold water runs, this PEX-A can be used for so many uses. I know there has been some mild confusion over what this PEX-A is for, but I feel that anyone who can read a (supplied) Safety Data Sheet and (supplied) Manual, you can probably figure out that this is made by a reputable company who has specifically designed it for potable water applications. This means it has passed the necessary tests to be considered safe for drinking water. I personally have used this as an alternative to the traditional red and blue PEX piping for potable water use. I run 3/4 inch lines for most of the house, then run 1/2 inch lines from the 3/4 inch lines directly to each faucet, toilet, etc. I prefer PEX as it is easiest to work with (in my opinion) compared to CPVC, PVC, iron, copper, etc. It's straightforward and the connections can be reused rather than thrown away like PVC/CPVC. This PEX A piping worked exactly as I expected. Nothing strange happened and nothing unexpected caught me by surprise. The added lines on the piping are nice for measuring and cutting purposes, although not necessary - they are a nice addition. PEX is known to be more lenient on freezing conditions, which I like, even though I don't expect my house to reach freezing temperatures inside - better safe than sorry! PEX usually isn't too expensive, until you go to buy the connections/joints. Then it can get pricey. This piping is about average price for 3/4 inch. It's very affordable as long as you budget ahead of time for your connections. I always go with the brass fittings rather than plastic. Copper crimp rings aren't as freeze-friendly, so I tend to use the steel cinch rings. Overall, I would happily recommend this to anyone. 100 feet can go a long ways!
Top critical review
Can't find out for sure which PEX manufacturing process is used
By Beowulf and Migwit on Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2020
The name for this tubing has me a bit concerned after doing a bit of research. PEX-A is manufactured using a peroxide method while PEX-B is produced using a silane method. According to the reference I found, they say WATTS makes PEX-B, but the documents on their website mentioning silane aren't for this product. The downsides for PEX-A, beyond price, are significant chemical leaching from the manufacturing process and low bursting pressure, so it's not recommended for potable water. WATTS says this passes the various potable water certification tests, but then again, they also sell tubing for radiant heating, so I'm just not sure which this is intended for. The red and blue (and black) labeling options imply it's for hot/cold water applications, but solid colored PEX is more common for potable water plumbing. I'm thinking I made a mistake getting this.
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