PEX Tubing

Why use PEX over regular tubing?

All the categories of polymer, PEX-a, PEX-b and PEX-c can be bended to 90 degree angles, so there is no need to cut the pipe and create a new fitting, which is not only unaesthetic, but also can cause some serious problems when used for gas, because fittings might favor leakage.

PEX tubing can be mounted in a single day, unlike pipes that can take weeks to be installed, especially if the pipes are placed in a large home.

Regardless of what type of PEX tubing used, PEX-a, PEX-b or PEX-c, the resistance and the aspect of the installation will be the same.

Polymer pipes encounter one problem, and that is hot water. Make sure to select a thickly polymer pipe for this type of installation, and try as much as possible to avoid placing the hot water pipe next to the cold water pipe. The phenomenon encountered here will form a lot of water due to steams on the cold water pipe. This water will leak on the floor and ruin the flooring or go down to the downstairs neighbors, which will not be very pleased to redecorate their bathroom.

When using the polymer pipes for gas installations, these can be a lot more resistant and a lot safer than regular PEX tubing. Despite the thin aspect of the polymer tube, it has a better resistance to erosion, so gas leakage will be less encountered when using such tubing. Even more, the tubes can be used to hide cables, electric cables or device wiring inside the house or outside.