Uponor North America is launching six new ProPEX ® Lead-free (LF) Brass CPVC Adapter Fittings for transitioning from CPVC to PEX in commercial plumbing and hydronic distribution piping systems. The ...

When it comes to modern plumbing, two types of pipe dominate the conversation: CPVC pipes (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) and PEX pipes (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). These materials have replaced ...

PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...

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Plastic plumbing materials have dominated the new construction market for years. Yet, the key differences between the leading plastics systems, PEX and CPVC, are too often not considered during ...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Plumbing Pipe Advocate believes there are a handful of the best manufacturers of PEX, CPVC, Copper plumbing pipe and or cast iron wastewater pipe in the ...

Learn how local water chemistry impacts pipe aging, with insights into signs of corrosion and degradation in copper, PEX, and ...

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Watts has announced the addition of cold expansion fitting tailpiece connections (PEX F1960) for the LFMMV and LF1170 mixing valve series. The addition of PEX F1960 union ...

A pipe that builders are using inside homes more and more is coming under fire by the people who know best -- professional plumbers. Plumbers are warning you to know what's inside your walls no matter ...

I’ve been a master plumber since age 29. I know, it might seem odd to you that a builder is also a plumber. I was attracted to plumbing for several reasons. Designing a plumbing system is a fun and ...