Understanding Why PEX Pipes Are Bad
Cross-linked polyethylene, PEX, also known as XLPE, is a flexible tubing pipe used in cold and hot water in plumbing systems. Most plumbing companies use PEX pipes to replace copper and steel pipes, especially in new construction and remodeling projects. These pipes were invented in the 1950s and later refined in the 1960s. PEX pipes were first used in the 1980s in the US in radiant floor heating systems. PEX pipes are available in different lengths, from 10 feet to 500 feet, having varied diameters from 3/8 inch to 1 inch. The pipes are of different colors; white for cold...
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