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 ...

Dear James: We are remodeling our garage into a family/entertainment room. It has a faucet with copper pipes now, but I plan to add a sink. Is using PEX piping a wise choice? -- Karen D. Dear Karen: ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your home's plumbing system is an integral component of modern everyday life. Unfortunately, because much of it resides behind the wall's ...

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If you’ve never heard of polybutylene piping, chances are you’ve never needed a major plumbing renovation in your house. Polybutylene is often called “poly,” “Poly B,” or “PB.” These days, it no ...

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Two companies in Alberta, Calgary, are appealing a court order to halt production and sales of their cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe after a judge ruled that it infringes on a patent of Uponor AB ...

THE PEX-A PIPE SUPPORT is a steel channel that provides continuous support for PEX tubing in suspended piping applications. THE PEX-A PIPE SUPPORT is a steel channel that provides continuous support ...

MILWAUKEE, WI — Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, the industry’s largest supplier of cleaner water solutions for drinking water, hygiene and sustainable water management, announced a 50% increase in pipe ...

Pipe-in-pipe systems are now commonly used to distribute water in many homes. The inner pipe for drinking water is made of a plastic called cross-linked polyethylene. Are these pipes harmful to health ...