| Number of Outlets: | 2 |
|---|---|
| PEX Size: | 1/2" |
| Supply Size: | 1" |
| Supply Connection: | BSP |
| Loop Thread: | EK20 |
| Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Application: | Heating |
| Fitting System Compatibility: | PEX Compression |
| Tubing Compatibility: | PEX |

The only way to do this would be to mount the manifold facing the wall or upside down. Note that if you mount it upside down, the flow meters will not be able to display accurate readings.
Yes, you can. hePEX works with the EK20 compression fittings for Rifeng manifolds.
No, Rifeng manifolds can only connect to 3/8", 1/2", and 5/8" tubing (although you could transition in-line between 5/16" and one of those sizes).
Yes, it can.
You can use the flow meters on the supply manifold to cut off flow to a loop. Turning the included wrench counter-clockwise reduces flow.
It will isolate the supply but if you did not put isolation valves on the return you will need to close off the whole return manifold. What I did is put supply and return isolation valves on each zone just for that reason.
If you turn the adjustment to the close it does.
Yes, the flow meter can be closed completely as can the other valve.
Yes. Just tighten down the flow control knobs all the way and the loop will be shut off. I have a couple unused ports shut off this way.
Yes, I believe if u tighten flow control all the way down, no water flows thru that loop.
YES
Apparently on the older manifolds it did shut off the flow, however I just got off the phone with supplyhouse support and the new one's do not. :-( If I had known that they didn't shut off the loop I might have purchased a different manifold. I now believe I will need to place a valve on each loop so I can isolate individual loops for repair.
Yes, the replacement flow meters are part MP3720172.
Yes, you can replace just a flow meter. I actually just had one leak myself, and called to talk to a pex supply representative. They needed the model number of the manifold, and sent one out right away. it simply unscrews and the new one threads right back in. The replacement flow meter I received looks just a little different, but functions just fine, and fit perfectly. I think it may just be an updated model from the one I had.
You can do this. Just make sure that the control you use can handle 20 VAs worth of actuators for each zone and about 63 VA in total (each actuator is rated at 5 VA and thermostats usually use 1 VA each). If you want to use a four-wire actuator, please note that MP700 actautors are also compatible with Rifeng manifolds.
Hi You can wire the actuators in any combination you desire creating various heating zones
In my experience, no. The flow meters only work if they are on the top. You can still adjust the flow, but will have no metering.
No the flow meter needs to be on the bottom for them to work! I had to do a couple of my zones this way and it really didn't make a difference for me, yea it's nice to see them and they look great but in the long run, I just wanted good constant heat which I got!
Depends on the make and model; generally no. I think PEX sells Reifing, or something like that, and I know these will not work inverted
No, the flow meters will not register correctly but everything else will perform as well as in the proper position.
The box for the Rifeng 12-loop manifold measures approximately 34" x 15" and weighs 17 lbs.
The manifold included in this package works with 3/8" EK 20 fittings. We would recommend that you purchase the RHM04 manifold (rather than the 1/2" package) and eight MA-38P fittings separately.
The connection on the manifold will accept a compression fitting of a few sizes, but you will obviously need to buy the whole fitting not just the nut. Look for part "3/8 <http://www.pexsupply.com/Rifeng-MA-38P-3-8-PEX-to-EK20-Loop-Fitting-Assembl y> " PEX to EK20 Loop Fitting Assembly" on their web site (for a Rifeng manifold).