| Length (Feet): | 20' |
|---|---|
| Fitting System Compatibility: | PEX Press Push Fit PEX Compression Clamp Crimp Expansion PEX |
| Size: | 1/2" |
| Color: | Red |
| Tubing Type: | Non-Oxygen Barrier |
| Material: | PEX |
| Application: | Plumbing |
| Max Pressure (PSI): | 160 |
| Grade: | PEX-a |
| Warranty: | 25 Year |
| Standards Met: | ASTM F877 DIN4726 NSF |
| Max Temp (F): | 200°F |
AquaPEX tubing is approved for direct burial, but it's always a good idea to bury it below the frost line to prevent water from freezing in the lines. Information regarding the depth of the frost line in your area can normally be obtained from your water company or municipality.
We can tell you that the 300-foot coil of 2" AquaPEX weighs 204.6 pounds without any water inside.
Area of a circle is pi*r^2. for a 2 inch pipe the radius is 1 inch. Therefore the cross section area is 3.14159 square inches. Multiply that by 300ft (in inches - 300*12)=11309.7 cubic inches =48.96 gallons (divide by 231). each gallon weighs 8.35 pounds for a total of 408.8 pounds (water only - add pipe weight). Therefore the hangers will have to support about 20 pounds each assuming they are attached every 10 feet.
My last answer assumed that the ID was 2". I found a site that shows it to be 1.629". Total weight of water S/B 272 lbs.
You can use AquaPEX in a water well installation, and it is approved for direct burial. You'll need to use appropriate PEX fittings to make any connections.
Yes. While AquaPEX is compatible with expansion-style PEX fittings, it also works with standard PEX fittings (including SharkBite and push-fit type fittings).
This would be fine and would probably save you some work. You'd just need to adapt the PEX to the copper with an appropriate fitting.
3/8" AquaPEX is only available in white (in 400-ft. and 1,000-ft. coils). 3/8" is sufficient to supply sinks, but you'll want to run 1/2" to your showers.
AquaPEX is not recommended for use is closed heating systems. PEX without an oxygen barrier will allow oxygen from the air to penetrate the tubing. This will cause any ferrous metals in the system (mainly cast iron) to rust.
3" AquaPEX has a 2.4" inside diameter and a 3.125" outside diameter. The 350-foot coil weighs 442 lbs. It would be difficult to install 3" PEX without the use of some type of commercial machinery.
You would only need to be concerned if the windows are not UV-resistant and the PEX gets exposed to consistent sunlight through those windows.
You are correct in the PEX cannot be used in any location exposed to UV radiation. most modern windows are UV blocking, so indoor exposure is not a problem.
1/2" PEX is the standard size of lines feeding the fixtures. 3/8" is usually sufficient for sinks and toilets, but it is usually more difficult to find parts in this size. Supply lines are typically 3/4".
In general, you should use the same diameter pex as the existing water and dwv pipes.