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| Length (Feet): | 1000' |
|---|---|
| Size: | 1/2" |
| Color: | Red |
| Fitting System Compatibility: | PEX Compression Push Fit Clamp PEX Press Crimp |
| Material: | PEX |
| Grade: | PEX-b |
| Inside Diameter: | 0.475" |
| Tubing Type: | Oxygen Barrier |
| Outside Diameter: | 0.625" |
| Application: | Heating |
| Warranty: | 25 Year |
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Decent pex tubing
Most Liked Negative Review
More brittle and difficult to handle than other pex I used
Has worked good for me. No complaints.
Not all Pex-b is the same
was easy to install in extrusions
SQUEAKY!! And difficult to work with
For the price it's worth it
Best price in the USA
Good price
O2 pex B
Good value
I would buy again and recommend to all friends
Product Q&A
102 QuestionsQ: For in concrete radiant heating, can the pex lines be joined together, thus reducing the number of return lines to the manifold? I have a 1500 sq area that needs done and would be easier to just join them?
Asked by Theo 13 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffWe would not recommend doing this, as it would defeat the purpose of breaking the tubing into shorter runs. It would likely result in excessively long runs and the potential for poor heat distribution even with a large circulator pump.
HI the water only stays hot for 300ft thats about your longest run my sugestion
You never want more than 300' of line per port on your manifold
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My response earlier got cut off...we ran 1 continuous run in each of our 3 loops. All loops shud b consistent in length or your heat won't be the same. If you're joining pex lines you will likely run into the problem of having cold spots here & warm spots there. What is your reasoning for wanting to decrease the amount of returns? Sent from my iPhone
NO!! individual loops from the manifold should typically be no more than 200--240 feet long, and as close to equal length as you can get them. Greg Original Message:
Q: can u use pex underground and under a concrete slab
Asked by rob 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffYes, you can-- as long as it is below the frost line underground. To protect the PEX, it is recommended that you insulate/cover it especially if the ground is rocky and the PEX could be prone to scratching.
Q: Can i use this product in my house for water lines. hot and cold I also need to know if it can be used for water heater and softner system.
Asked by Mike 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffPEX with an oxygen barrier is only approved for use in heating applications. You would need to use PEX without an oxygen barrier (see part 075-300-R) for domestic water plumbing. Make sure to keep PEX at least 18" away from the flue of gas or oil water heaters.
Yes. This can be used for all those uses.
Q: what are the right tools do i need for installation for this product?
Asked by mikey 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffThis depends on what you're using it for, but one thing you will likely need to do is make fitting connections. There are six ways to make PEX fittings, some of which require special tools. Watch our video at the link below for more information. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVo_0Wp79RM
Other than the run of the mill hand tools and drill it will be easiest if you have a PEX tubing cutter, crimp tool, crimp ring removal tool. Many folks swear by the stainless steel clamp/crimps, I prefer the solid copper.
I USED ONLY SHARK BITE CONNECTIONS FOR MY UNDER FLOOR HEAT SYSTEM PUT IN 600FT IN 1000 SQ FT HOME WORKS GREAT DARREN
Q: I am moving a cast iron radiator and will need to extend the heating lines which are currently copper. I plan on using the 3/4" Oxygen barrier pex tubing along with sharkbite couplings to connect the copper to PEX for the extension. It appears that the Oxygen Barrier PEX tubing would be best to use with an oil fired hot water heating system but are sharkbite fittings also compatible with this type of setup and tubing?
Asked by Chris 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffYou should definitely use PEX with an oxygen barrier. SharkBite fittings are compatible with this tubing, but you have other options. Watch our video at the link below to learn more about these options. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVo_0Wp79RM&
Yes sharkbite (home depot) or gatorbite (lowes) will work. Definetly use oxygen barrier pex. Not because of oil fired but because it is a sealed system and this type of pex does not allow air in. Sent from my Motorola Smartphone on the Now Network from Sprint!
Hi Using Shark Bite connectors on the pex tubing will work out fine. The advantage is that there is no heat needed to solder the connection. Also, there are other connectors that use the compression rings normal to pex installations that might work out better. The advantage of using them is that you can install them with a 'dry fit' and get the distance absolutely perfect before setting the compression ring. If I understand the application correctly, both ends of the pex 'run' are fixed, and using the shark bite fittings requires about 3/4 inch of play on each end to install the fitting correctly. So, if you have the compression ring tool - needed to clamp the ring over the pex to secure it in place on the fitting - AND the connecting pipes using NPT fittings, I would go this route. It is a good idea to use the oxygen barrier tubing with this application also. Good luck
Yes those fittings are compatable, I ran the pex to my copper baseboards and used sharkbite elbows to couple. Joseph
Q: I HAVE OUTSIDE WOOD BURNER AM GOING TO USE 1" PEX WHAT IS THE MAX HEAT TEMP RATING. AND DO I NEED TO USE AQUAPEX OR THE RED PEX TUBING IS OK TY.
Asked by JEFF 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffRifeng PEX tubing is rated up to 180°F at 100 psi. You should use oxygen barrier PEX if you have a closed-loop system.
I don't know the temp answer. If this is a closed circulating loop, you MUST use oxypex. Standard pex allows oxygen infiltration that will cause internal rust on any steel parts, specifically your boiler.
Q: Is this Pex able to be used with expansion tool and the bands like wirsbo
Asked by Matthew 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffNo, this is PEX-B grade tubing. Only PEX-A tubing works with expansion-style fittings.
Q: Is this product safe for use in potable water systems?
Asked by kinetic cowboy 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffRifeng oxygen barrier PEX is not code-approved for use in potable water systems.
It may be used in potable water systems if it is maked with the NSF stamping however it cost more than the non O2 pex
The oxygen diffusion barrier applied to the exterior limits oxygen permeation through the tubing wall in hydronic heating applications which prevents corrosion of ferrous metal parts in the heating system. In potable water it can eliminate extra oxygen which could support bacteria growth. Copper plumbing is a natural inhibitor. Rain and lake water tend to be acidic and de-solve coper pipes over time. The tubing you have is fine I use it with the barrier. I like the extra protection but that may just be me.
Yes it is safe, I did some very thorough research regarding that exact question a couple years ago. I found that it is very popular in a lot of European construction, and I personally found it to be much easier to work with than conventional brass pipe by leaps and bounds. Good luck! Ty
No need for the oxygen barrier in a potable water system but I know of no reason not to use it. Jim
To my knowledge, yes it is. Standard pex is crosslinked polyethelene tubing. To my knowledge, the only difference is that this type has the addition of an oxygen barrier, necessary for use in closed heating systems. The oxygen barrier has no effect on it's use with potable water.
Q: Is this OK to use as solar heating pipe in concrete with salt-water pool water thru it?
Asked by nhow 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffThe PEX B-1" (with EVOH) pipe can be used in the salt pool water under normal operating pressure (0.8 Mpa) and <60 degrees C.
Q: can pex tubing be used outdoors?
Asked by Greg 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffPEX can be used outdoors, but it must not be exposed to direct sunlight. UV-rays can cause PEX to break down in as little as 30-60 days. You should also make sure that no fluid is allowed to freeze in the line. While PEX does have more freeze-resistance than traditional rigid piping, frozen liquid can cause bursting.
It has to be protected from sun light..... but yes, works fine underground or covered from light.
PEX can be used anywhere other pipe/tubing can be used. It can deteriorate due to UV so protect it or otherwise be sure that it is UV tolerant type PEX.
yes
Yes, as long as it is completely shielded from sunlight, and protected from freezing.