| Application: | Plumbing |
|---|---|
| Type: | MANABLOC Package |
| Number of Outlets: | 36 |
| Number of Outlets (Cold): | 22 |
| Number of Outlets (Hot): | 14 |
| Port Size: | 1/2" |
| Outlet Type: | PEX |
| Loop Connection: | PEX Press |
| Supply Connection: | PEX Press |
| Inlet Type: | MNPT |
| Inlet Size: | 3/4" |
| Tubing Compatibility: | PEX |
| Manifold Compatibility: | Manabloc |
| Fitting System Compatibility: | PEX Press |
Although it's easier to find 1/2" fittings for fixture connections, 3/8" PEX is generally adequate for all standard residential fixtures except hose bibbs, tubs, showers, and washing machines.
It is not possible to connect Uponor ProPEX fittings to the distribution ports on a MANABLOC, although you can use AquaPEX tubing, along with ProPEX fittings at your fixtures. Uponor's AQUACENTER manifolds are an alternative to the MANABLOC. These work with ProPEX fitting connections, but require more components to be put together.
NPT supply adapters allow you to connect anything with 3/4" or 1" female threads to the supply ports of the MANABLOC. PEX press supply adapters come in the same sizes and connect to PEX tubing using the PEX press fitting method (tool required).
You can use 3/8" port adapters (part 96101) or 1/2" port adapters (part 96120) on any PEX Press MANABLOC. There is also a "combination" 30-port PEX Press MANABLOC (part 38030) available through special order. It includes 12 hot ports (ten 3/8" & two 1/2") and 18 cold ports (twelve 3/8" & six 1/2").