An example of a multiport tee with PEX-B pipe. These preformed pieces can reduce a large number of fittings if used in a well-laid-out plumbing system. This article first appeared in the May/June 2025 ...

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 ...

India-based Steer World is offering what it calls a first-of-its-kind method to recycle crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) plastic using its custom Omega Twin-Screw Extrusion Technology. PEX is used in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. DeWalt makes several high-tech tools and products you likely won't have heard of unless you found yourself in need of it. Still, considering ...

WICHITA, KS — Viega moved production of PEX resin used in the manufacturing of its ViegaPEX Ultra tubing for plumbing systems to its McPherson, Kan. manufacturing and distribution center. By ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Crosslinked polyethylene piping, better known as PEX piping, is great to have alongside your tools for home-improvement jobs, whether it's ...

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