Pex Manifold

"green Plumbing Material"

"Green Plumbing Material" is coming-out to save cost. PEX, a cross-linked polyethylene, is one of those materials. PEX is a plastic that is made of individual molecules that have been linked together permanently making it durable and safe to use on water applications. PEX is proven to be a successful alternative to other types of materials like copper and CPVC. Here are the great benefits of the product:

Durability of PEX as "Green Plumbing Material"

• PEX doesn't experience corrosion, mineral build-up, abrasion, filming, pitting, and electrolysis, issues that are typically associated with metal piping.
• PEX is resistant to freeze damage, because it expands and contracts as water freezes and thaws inside the tubing, avoiding costly ruptures.
• PEX has the potential for fewer connections, reducing the chance of experiencing leaks, which typically occur at the connections within a plumbing system. With a properly installed home-run system, there are no connections hidden within the walls, so any leaks that may occur are easy to spot before they cause significant damage.

Water conservation of PEX as "Green Plumbing Material"

• With a home-run system design, there are direct lines between the Hot Water manifold and individual fixtures. This reduces the amount of water that must be purged from a line before hot water will arrive at the fixture. Placing the manifold in a central location in the home can further reduce the length of lines.
• With a home-run system design, direct lines can be sized according to the requirements of each fixture. Manufacturers recommend the use of 3/8" tubing whenever possible, which is the smallest diameter available for PEX; a smaller diameter reduces the amount of time it takes for hot water to arrive at a fixture.

Energy efficiency of PEX as "Green Plumbing Material"

• PEX decreases the amount of energy used by the Water Heater, because hot water arrives at fixtures faster. This is particularly true of home-run system designs that have the hot water manifold in a central location.
• PEX has a higher R-value than other materials, which reduces the amount of heat lost from the water as it travels through the piping. Hot water stays hot, and cold water stays cold.
• PEX has fewer connections than other types of plumbing systems due to its flexible nature. This is particularly true of the home-run and remote manifold system designs. Connections add to the effective length of piping, increasing the time it takes for hot water to reach fixtures.
• PEX has mechanical fittings, rather than fittings that require the use of propane torches, helping to conserve energy on the jobsite.

Health and safety of PEX as "Green Plumbing Material"

• PEX is manufactured according to the strict standards of ASTM and CSA International. It's also regularly tested and certified by national certification agencies like NSF International and Underwriters Laboratories. PEX complies with the NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for drinking water health effects.
• PEX has mechanical fittings, which don't require solvents or chemicals that might leach into the water when the system is first used.
• PEX doesn't experience corrosion or mineral build-up, which can occur with other types of plumbing systems.
• PEX doesn't require flame, solder, or flux to install it, resulting in zero volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. BuildIQ. [n.d.]. The Green Potential of Pex Plumbing Systems. Retrieved October 2009)

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"Green Plumbing Material"

Paul Peshkov is a general contractor/business developer. As a favorite hobby, Mr. Peshkov is extensively involved in studying alternative medicine. He enjoys helping people reach their full potential in life. For more information on his latest developments visit his website http://www.PaulPeshkov.com

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"Green Plumbing Material"  Paul Peshkov is a general contractor/business developer. As a favorite hobby, Mr. Peshkov is extensively involved in studying alternative medicine. He enjoys helping people reach their full potential in life. For more information on his latest developments visit his website http://www.PaulPeshkov.com

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Question about PEX plumbing.?

I live in North Alabama, so I do not have climate issues with plumbing. The house I purchased was built in 1959. It has 1 bathroom. it has a mixture of galvanized pipe, cpvc pipe, and compression fittings.

now that's out of the way I am going to replace all of the plumbing.
My question is what would be better using cpvc, or pex with a manifold? I know that you have to purchase a Crimp Tool for $100.00 to $200.00. The only negative thing about pex, is if it is not installed correctly the crawlspace will look like it has spaghetti under it.

so CPVC or PEX? and why?

I'd also go with PEX. It's probably a bit more expensive, but it's so much easier to install. There are all those little brass fittings you'll have to buy to tie into your existing system, and they can add up. The up side is you can pretty much make an long run with just one piece, saving you a lot of time. I think the big home improvement stores are starting to carry PEX or some form of it. There are a few different ways to connect PEX. You do NOT have to crimp metal bands around the fittings. There is an expansion method, in which you expand the PEX, slip on the fitting and the PEX returns to its original size, thereby locking the fitting in place. See this link for an explanation of three methods to make connections:

http://www.pexinfo.com/#connections

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