I have to say you make the best videos out there you’re complete very accurate and you explain all the small details you don’t skip anything as usual two thumbs up man keep the great work coming
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Comment pinned :) Thanks so much IRON!!!!!!!!!
@user8ZAKC1X6KC4 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Learn These are legit how to videos.
@jonaszkita84724 жыл бұрын
What I also like about Got2Learn is that he goes straight to the point of the video, unlike others that have to tell you their whole fucking life story of plumbing before they tell you what you wanted to know.
@sandic4524 жыл бұрын
Saw someone using a bit on their Milwaukee drill.
@spimm3x4 жыл бұрын
Uponor "quickNeasy". Tbh It might be easier with the electric expander tools. But it's not supposed to dismount. You might actually get a leak on a re-expanded PEX-A pipe. And another thing I don't appreciate is the fact that the threaded pex-A couplings are made out of plastic. They might be cheaper than brass, but much easier to damage the thread.
@anthonyspadafora13844 жыл бұрын
Master plumber for 40 years, Started replacing copper tubing in my own home with PEX because of acid water from my well has slowly eaten the copper when I would forget to add calcite to the neutralizer. Love it, easy to install except for one fact. Squirrels and mice can see the water inside the pipe and chew through it in minutes. Woke up to a flooded house. If you live in the woods like me or have random critters joining your family in the winter..this may not be for you.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Yes, mice are a problem, but that's something that needs to get fixed.
@anthonyspadafora13844 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Learn This one is a squirrel.. He is up above the drop ceiling. Going to have to remove the entire drop ceiling to get him out. lol If you have ever lived in the woods you would find it is not as easy as you think to get rid of these guys. They enjoy radiant heat and air conditioning too.
@johnnybear1114 жыл бұрын
Only thing to worry about now is leaching of chemicals from pex that mimic estrogen
@notcharles4 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyspadafora1384 Quarter inch wire mesh? I had mice in my 4x4 Bombardier 330 and used aluminum window screening in the air intake thing and that stopped the nesting! Also left lots of rat bait about in a garden shed the rats decided was nice and homey. Does the PEX A not come in Solid Colors? re: "they see the water?" What about running it inside a larger PVC 'conduit?' where it would/might be 'visible' to such critters? Or inside larger diameter EMT pipe?
@SgtZima4 жыл бұрын
@@notcharles They don’t “see the water”, they do the same to electrical cable. They’ll chew on anything.
@femineity2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Homeowner/amateur DIY'er here! Thanks for the great video! I would like to try and replace my current, leaking outdoor water spigots with Aquor Wall Hydrants and it's recommended that PEX be used for the retrofit. As mentioned, I am an amateur DIY-er and although I'm not afraid of trying to do things on my own, I have a budget and would rather not make costly mistakes. so when I find really detailed videos like this one that point out each step, the cost of materials needed to do the job, and the pros and cons, it makes my heart so happy! And for that reason, I have become one of your Newest Subbies! Thanks again!
@kennelson50964 жыл бұрын
Been using this for 20 years. Love it.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Bes imho.
@Maine3074 жыл бұрын
i did a complete DIY , when i built my house, purchased the Milwaukee power tools, PEX and all items including the manifolds.. no regrets, from the winters of Maine.. even re did several of my friends and family too. best system to use. especially in the cold climates.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Good to know it worked out for you.
@eb61954 жыл бұрын
Have you done partial, where you connect to an existing pvc system? If so how did it work out?
@Maine3074 жыл бұрын
@@eb6195 I have, but for garden use only, and in the it is in summah.. UPNUr has the pex to pvc adapters, and i used them..I can NOT speak on cold weather- my apologies. but, i do Know - PVC is NOT cold weather friendly - lots of camps up here bust pipes thinking "they got it" with PVC.
@pulporock4 жыл бұрын
I loved this system when I first saw it about 10 years ago. Bought the tool and some fittings from the USA, not available in Oz, just to see it. A few years ago Uponor finally came to Oz They promised the earth, I geared up for it, designed heating systems for their systems including their controls, with their designers. Then after about 18 months they pull up stumps and leave, hopeless. Now your on your own. no support, no warranty and to finish jobs import from Europe, great. Great vid Cheers from Oz
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Thanks !!!!!
@BrickTop9004 жыл бұрын
Rehau has the market stitched up here
@bra_todo4 жыл бұрын
@@BrickTop900 where is "up here" -- Australia?
@dimondom4 жыл бұрын
Ive worked a lot with this and I have to say, in comparison to crimp I hate uponor so very much. The main reasons being when working in the cold the fittings take up to a minute or more to close up. Even in warmer temps you can just crimp and turn on the system, you need to wait 5-15 minutes. Also cost was mentioned, but the comparison between plastic wirsbo and brass/ copper was made. If you compare plastic 90's as an example the cost is almost 1/2 that of wirsbo. For these reasons the shops I've worked for have stated getting rid of their wirsbo stuff unless the customer specifically asks for it. That said I love your videos and can't wait for more, you've been an amazing help threw my apprenticeship and have so many high end time saving tips. I can't even begin to tell you how many I use daily.
@krehbein4 жыл бұрын
Are crimp fittings as foolproof and long lasting as uponor? I have a uponor tool, but sometimes consider using crimps since home depot has all the fittings. Just not sure about reliability.
@elbuggo4 жыл бұрын
1 water leak may cost a million times more.
@zappini4 жыл бұрын
Nice summary. For future, please cover when to use elbows or bends. I used PEX-A for my DIY remodel. Big selling point for all PEX are "home runs" from fixture to manifold, eliminating joints in the walls. My only joints are elbows for the 1" supply (from street to manifold) where I couldn't fit a bend, and a Tee in the kitchen for the sink & dishwasher to share one supply line. Also, maybe cover plastic vs copper joints and manifolds. I went all copper, because a friend told me a plastic manifold failing is catastrophic whereas copper could be mended.
@dogwoodtales2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Got2Learn2 жыл бұрын
Same to you :)
@richmac9183 жыл бұрын
I bought a small cottage about 8 years ago with the intent of fixing it up. I had not intended to replace the existing copper piping until I discovered that someone had used Type M copper and that after 50 years the well water was eating through it. I was going to replace it with Type L but a plumber friend suggested ProPEX. I bought one of the Milwaukee M12 expanders and I think I plumbed the entire house (duplex) in about a day and a half. If I had used copper it would have taken 10 times as long. I'm always skeptical about using "new" things until they have had a chance to prove themselves but this one has been around for quite a while now and it does work. Just so much simpler and quicker to work with and it's never leaked.
@DenversMysteries3 жыл бұрын
What type of Pex a did you use? I'm confused if all Pex a any brand will work for cold expansion. Thanks
@lantrick3 жыл бұрын
UPONOR's PEX Pipe warranty is 25 years unless you use non-UPONOR fittings , then it's only 10.
@jonathanhislop2652 жыл бұрын
Thank you for talking about the differences between Pex A, B, and C. Nice to know A expands, but B and C you'd want to use crimpers. Also the bore diameter.
@davidblackwell1683 жыл бұрын
Great video. Basic and informative. FYI, DeWalt now makes a battery powered expander tool as well. The DeWalt expander works just as well as the Milwaukee and if your already have DeWalt battery powered tools, all you need to purchase is the expander tool only. It's a lot less expensive that way. Uponor also makes brass connectors that allow you to convert your system from copper pipe to PEX A. You just sweat the brass fitting onto the copper pipe and then connect the PEX A pipe to the other end.
@thebluelunarmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that, I have multiple dewalt 20v and ryobi 18v batteries... definitely don't want to get into milwaukee this late into the game
@femineity2 жыл бұрын
Great infomative comment! Thanks!
@Squat50004 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely my favorite brand of PEX to work with. Radiant, plumbing, and ground source heat pumps. It is amazingly effective and I have run it to pressures up to 150 psi for home ro systems.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
😉😉😉
@notcharles4 жыл бұрын
When I was searching for Type A on Amazon (11/11/2020), it appeared that there were many brands/suppliers and few of the product descriptions clearly stated TYPE A PEX. Are their Go To Brands / Manufacturers one might rely upon? Does Lowes or Home Depot, for instance) carry/sell the pipe and fittings?
@diverbob84 жыл бұрын
I was told by an Uponor rep that they have never had a failure under 220 PSI.
@bmfitzgerald32 жыл бұрын
What do you think about the class action lawsuit related to cracking of Uponor's red and blue tubing?
@Squat50002 жыл бұрын
@@bmfitzgerald3 not to worried about it, I don't use colored PEX. Always thought that was gimmicky.
@mts06284 ай бұрын
4 years later in this video still relevant. I have polybutylene in my house that was built in 1988 and I'm trying to figure out a way to get both levels done effectively but cheaply. The crawl space is going to be easy but it's that one spot that goes upstairs pipes go in the wall to two bathrooms that I'm going to have to work at. Needless to say it looks like I'm going to get some experience at drywall and ceiling repair. Lol! Thanks for the video and the links.
@Got2Learn4 ай бұрын
thanks, glad you enjoyed!
@vinny613894 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. I just re-piped my whole house including out to the meter. This system really is so easy to use. Even as a DIY, I opted for the M12. I had no desire to manually expand the joints. My only regret with the system is I should have used a copper stub out for my tub spout instead of building a Pex one. Works absolutely fine, but isn’t as stiff as copper obviously. I also like Uponors multi port Ts, they saved me a good amount of additional fittings and joints to go to all my fixtures. Also worth noting that as a DIY project, you kind of need to know what you want ahead of time because big box stores have a limited selection for PEX A systems.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vincent, yeah the stub out for the bathtub is better in copper for the reason you mentioned, and those multiport tees are great for bathrooms, love the system.
@vinny613894 жыл бұрын
Got2Learn Rookie mistake on my part. I’m no plumber, but in hindsight it seems obvious.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Now you know :)
@brett42644 жыл бұрын
I work in the plumbing aisle at a Home Depot. You're right. We don't carry any PEX-A supplies. I wish we did. I'd love to show off all the advantages of it. I'm not sure if homedepot.com carries it. I'll have to check. It might be worth waiting a week to have it delivered to the store for free for you.
@johnlsullivan8963 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's a code violation right there
@benjaminhuygir20933 жыл бұрын
On DIY projects, plumbing is my arch nemesis - invariably have leaks that require re-do. This is a god-send.
@Got2Learn3 жыл бұрын
😇😇😇
@krehbein4 жыл бұрын
One thing people don’t mention a lot about pex is pressure balancing. I had to replumb a section of pipe that served 3 bathrooms and a laundry room. I put all the hot and cold lines on a manifold for pex a. Nice thing is even if three showers are used at same time no one notices a big drop in pressure.
@BrianLTanner Жыл бұрын
There’s no substantial pressure drop if you use pex B on a manifold either. One sixteenth of an inch inside diameter reduction from pex B fittings actually increases pressure. Flow may be a little bit different but only until water gets to the shower head. Shower head nozzles greatly reduce the diameter of holes the water gets to flow through and will always reduce flow accordingly, no matter what flow there is upstream.
@dogwoodtales2 жыл бұрын
After watching dozens of other videos on Pex A yours was the only one to mention the reason for rotating the expander tool. I didn’t even know that was a thing. Glad I watched this video before doing my project. Thanks!
@Got2Learn2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome 🙏
@travisk55894 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting years for some good info on Pex a. I switched to using expansion pex about 4 years ago. I heard about it from a plumber. I told him that I was thinking about trying pex out for my kitchen and bath remodels and he said pex a was the best. I bought the m12 tool and havent looked back. More and more companies are making pex a pipe and fittings. I am a huge fan of mr. pex and their products. Thanks for the video.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
😊😊😊
@APortaA14 жыл бұрын
Your my favorite youtuber! Sorry for not following through with the appointment, I managed to install the auto water feeder for my steam boiler following ure soldering video instructions. Thank u again!!!
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and congrats on the install Anthony!!!
@kylepope11862 жыл бұрын
The colored rings with no stops I would always give the ring a slight expansion before throwing it over so it wouldn't slide. When you're 1 or 2 connections from completing a manifold you really don't want that shit happening. Also on the subject of Milwaukee expanders if you don't actively do above 1" don't buy the M18. It expands slower and it's much heavier.
@fortunatedad76954 жыл бұрын
Very well put together video. Uponor is expensive but it truly is the way to go if want to start your own business. For around my house soldering is first choice crimp PEX second. All depends on what kind of repair and location.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@DonTruman Жыл бұрын
That's good to know about the manual expander. It works fine as long as you remember to rotate it while expanding. As a homeowner who'd only use it occasionally, the cost savings would make doing just a few projects more feasible.
@poppybuilt3061 Жыл бұрын
i would highly recommend not using the manual tool. it is large and clunky and so slow as to be almost unusable, especially for a novice. Any repair will likely be in a cramped space where getting the tool in, and rotating it properly will be all but impossible. Even the M12 tool leaves little enough time to set the fitting before it starts to contract. If buying the tool is out of reach, most decent sized towns will have a plumbing supply house or tool rental place that would rent the tool for a few hours. Now that Home Depot is carrying Pex-A fittings and pipe, as well as selling the M12 Tool (which is sufficient for 98% of residential plumbing), its more accessible than ever.
@DonTruman Жыл бұрын
@@poppybuilt3061 thanks for the tips
@garagegnomes2 жыл бұрын
We started using the Rehau system in the mid 2000s....still the best system to date in my opinion. Brass fittings and sleeves...full size bore fittings...absolutely rock solid. Unfortunately the market made it too expensive to continue using it.
@rawbeef58282 жыл бұрын
Rehau is the way to go
@vincenthuying983 жыл бұрын
Uponor bought this system from Velta, which had over time acquired the Wirsbo firm and it’s original expansion joint plastic pipe system. Wirsbo are the originators of this very system. The 90° fittings should be avoided whenever possible, if you want to keep your flow up snuff. For this system there are curve braces on the shelf. The advantage of PEX it’s molecular memory, which can also be a disadvantage when installations aren’t properly braced, or fitted for expansion and contraction.
@iron60bitch624 жыл бұрын
Are used to write books about electronica security systems and first generation electronica troubleshooting and I know it’s very important to put things in the correct order you are absolutely master full of doing it whether it’s how you think or you really take time to figure that out but again props tremendous job I love your videos
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million brother, really appreciate it!!! 🙂🙂🙂
@robertdouville744 жыл бұрын
Amazing the 3 inch pipe system, flow time pressure is somewhat equivalent to power involve in those pipes, a lot of power, doing something like that in plastic that auto cure wow!
@joshcowart24462 жыл бұрын
I once nicked the barb on a 3” male adapter. I was cutting off the ring with a sawzall because pex is pretty tough stuff and the rings are about 1/2” or more thick. Anyway, that was a $200 fitting down the drain. I mean in the grand scheme of the job it didn’t hurt as much but still be very careful. Heat gun or torch with a razor knife is the best approach. You can still nick plastic fittings with a knife. But if you use heat it softens it so you have more control.
@yehudaitzkowitz18214 жыл бұрын
Wow, wow. you sure have great videos. If you never watched Chris Fix before, its worth watching. you guys are both amazing. have great content and videos are super clear and to the point. Its quite enjoyable to watch. one thing i don't understand, is how in the world do you have 179 dislikes on your videos when you have top quality stuff explaining everything so clear. But I'm sure those were done by mistake or some others that are actual plumbers and hate the content that shows others how to do stuff as it takes away from their business(aw i feel bad for them. LoL). You are definitely from the best videos I've seen on plumbing, and You Tube. Love your stuff. And of course i hit that subscribe button. Keep up the great content and always looking out for new videos from you.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome, please share if you can, it help s the channel tremendously ✌✌
@chrisvance78244 жыл бұрын
We've been installing uponor for about 15 years at my plumbing company !!!
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
niceeeeeeee!!!
@samjames86904 жыл бұрын
Sweet you’ll be due to start replacing all of it soon then
@ruylopez10394 жыл бұрын
@@samjames8690 If you was born 50 years earlier you would of been complaining about copper
@samjames86904 жыл бұрын
Ruy Lopez - dude it was a joke, not a dick, don’t take it so hard
@sharomoini66552 жыл бұрын
This is great, if you live where it's above freezing year round. Pex is forgiving with frost, but the rings are not. When water freezes and expands inside of pex the ring can slip and cause a slow leak. As we know, slow leaks can go undetected for days.
@tomrmalcolm Жыл бұрын
Super high quality instruction. Thanks for making it!!
@Got2Learn Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@menguardingtheirownwallets67913 жыл бұрын
I live in Ontario, Canada, and here it is completely impossible to find PEX-A in any of the regular hardware stores. All that is available is PEX-B. To get PEX-A you have to go to a special contractors supply store and buy a 100-foot-long roll of the stuff to install just a foot or two of that pipe to make the connection you need. You can buy a 10-foot length of PEX-B in any Home Depot store, but they don't sell PEX-A in any length. Same thing for Lowes and Rona and Canadian Tire.
@andreyyaromich82773 жыл бұрын
You can buy 20 ft sticks aswell at wholesalers. But most wholesalers will not do cash sales anyway right now.
@thxtekoz84543 жыл бұрын
Six years ago I used a hand crimper with a Pex b pipe and found there were problems getting a good crimp in tight spaces like between floor joists etc. which resulted in leaks. I finally scrapped all of it and bought PEX a (Uponor) pipe and a used Milwaukee M12 on eBay. Aside from a problem caused by my not lubricating the tool, it has worked perfectly. I am installing a new tankless WH and upsizing to 3/4" PEX a. It will be so easy - I would not use any other system.
@Jon-gj3fe3 жыл бұрын
You're my fav plumber bro. I bought the m12 version to do 3/4" and it's so much quicker then copper.
@Got2Learn3 жыл бұрын
🤗🤗🤗
@rickjames69483 жыл бұрын
Really, exactly how much faster is it? What, you saved 8 seconds per fitting? LOL And how many call backs are you on now? LOL.
@Vanilla_Icecream12313 жыл бұрын
@@rickjames6948 first I think he saved more than 8 sec per fitting also and 8 sec is a a lot also if he had a callback it’s because he did it wrong just like how you can mess of a solder joint which is much easier to mess up
@robertopapetta18374 жыл бұрын
Buongiorno sono anni che uso questo tubo in Italia e per me è il migliore al mondo .super soddisfatto
@MexicanRickJames4 жыл бұрын
The thing you forgot to mention was pro pex with copper fittings for shower lines and other connections . Please do a video on that as well if you can. Thanks brother
@michaelrodgers15453 жыл бұрын
I honestly think pro press copper should be kept for boilers and tying off the ends of system but that’s a personal opinion.
@timothysoup70983 жыл бұрын
Built a 1200sf house for someone and decided to do the plumbing myself after watching some videos about pex A. Bought the M12... was amazed at how easy it was. Never would have tried it with copper!
@Got2Learn3 жыл бұрын
🤘🤘🤘
@goose32464 жыл бұрын
I’ve got the M12 kit almost brand new for 250$ last week hahaha pretty good buy and the Force logic is heavier than my Dewalt flexvolt sds plus.. it’s a beast
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a beast ;)
@TheRealkciRsnurB2 жыл бұрын
VERY clear, concise and informative video detailing ‘pert near everything that I was trying to find out about Uponor ProPex! I started with Uponor’s WEB site and that was a waste of time! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!
@roberthamilton92454 жыл бұрын
That 2 to 3-in expansion tool is awesome no more soldering, yay!
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed! I used it quite a bite and it's really satisfying!!
@doylee4694 жыл бұрын
Scored my milwaukee 12v pex tool on black friday for 350 with a free pvc cutter. Sold the pvc cutter and the price of the pex tool came to about 260.00 tax included. Purchase of the year.
@brett42644 жыл бұрын
Got2Learn, I work in the plumbing aisle of a Home Depot. I've learned a lot from your channel and recommend your videos all the time. I have a special folder in KZbin for plumbing and 95% of the videos in there are yours. The most common problem customers have when talking to me are the drain lines from sinks (kitchen and bath). The sinks nowadays mostly have 1-1/4" down stubs. The customers have to get from that to either 1-1/2" or 2" main drain line into the wall - along with incorporating a p-trap in there. About the only thing we have for them is the compression joint with a compression ring sized for 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" (separate rings, one for each size). This seems kinda cheap and unreliable. Any suggestions for a better way to do this?
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Actually those are the correct fittings to use, they are called "waste connect" fittings, they work very well :)
@brett42644 жыл бұрын
Thanks. They seem a little "chincy" or cheap to me. But if that's the proper way to do the job, so be it. I'm just making sure I recommend the right thing to customers.
@lalannej4 жыл бұрын
You also have the various pvc "trap adapters" to make a straight transition from the trap fittings to the drainpipe, which have a one-piece compression joint and require glue on the other end (I work at Lowes). These seem more solid than the thinner plastic repair pipes with just a compression ring. Yes, some plumbers hate those cheap repair fittings, but they make life easier for the many homeowners who are not plumbers, and don't want to pay for one.
@brett42644 жыл бұрын
Yes Kevin, I thought of those over with the abs fittings. I don't like to take customers down that road of using abs. Most customers would be overwhelmed with all the glueing and cutting involved. Most just want to install that sink they bought as quickly and easily as possible. Good thought tho.
@userbosco2 жыл бұрын
Been using Pex-AL-Pex in our data center installations for 15 years now. Upinor makes some great products. The extra cost is easily outweighed by the labor savings compared to copper, no hot work permits, and piece of mind in knowing it will never leak doesn't suck.
@aaronerickson88782 жыл бұрын
uh buddy you know that plastic degrades over time right? It's not a question of if it will leak but when.
@ToolWrangler2 жыл бұрын
Super informative, thanks a bunch! I'm still struggling to see a large improvement over PEX, but I definitely understand the advantage over copper. Question: What about hot water? The video discusses applying heat to expand and remove fittings, what is the usability and reliability on hot water supply lines?
@Got2Learn2 жыл бұрын
You can use and reuse for hot water, no issues on pex-a, thanksss!!!
@ToolWrangler2 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Learn Thanks so much for the super vite response! Just sent you an email.
@alanjswanner8443 жыл бұрын
I replumbed my 4 bedroom brick home by myself with Wirsbo pex. 5 years later not a single leak or busted pipe. This stuff is awesome!
@Got2Learn3 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@shiningstaer4 жыл бұрын
Your videos were referenced a lot in my plumbing school in Richmond va.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Love hearing that!!!
@joshmcfate83753 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@ElswickJenelswick3 жыл бұрын
Hey man what school are you in? I’m working as a plumber in Richmond as well and I want to get into a class
@shiningstaer3 жыл бұрын
@@ElswickJenelswick abc, but then Richmond tech, better education there. ABC is a joke
@mr.kenslifeshop4034 Жыл бұрын
Good to know about heating joint to remove a fitting. Have used both the razor in the pecs cutting tool to try to take the pieces off of the fitting and yes they do leak after they have been nicked. I will try this the next time I need to shorten a run, or make a pipe look more square.
@madcowusa42774 жыл бұрын
The smaller tool can be had on sale for $325 with a case and two batteries + charger. Great tool. Love the system. Fittings and pipe are starting to show up here in a handful of Home Depots (Apollo brand, not Uponor).
@richmac9183 жыл бұрын
Never heard of Apollo. Is it Pex A like Uponor? I really like Uponor but the only place I've been able to find Pex A is at plumbing supply houses. Would be great to be able to get it at HD or Lowes
@madcowusa42773 жыл бұрын
@@richmac918 Some of the HDs in WA state (Federal Way store) are now carrying a decent selection of Apollo brand expansion PEX . Same specs as Uponor and can use Uponor/Apollo fittings/pipe interchangeably. Search for "pex-a" They even have expansion PEX ready shut off valves, copper stub outs, shower drop ears and metal water heater risers which makes supply plumbing a breeze.
@richmac9183 жыл бұрын
@@madcowusa4277 Thanks for the info. I stopped looking at HD and Lowes a long time ago because i knew they only carried Pex B. Next time I'm there I had to see if my local stores are now carrying Apollo. Thanks for the heads up - most appreciated
@Wayne--O3 жыл бұрын
@@madcowusa4277 Thanks man. I live in Seattle and will check that store out. Nice to be able to get that stuff on weekends and after 4:00 pm
@troy8756 Жыл бұрын
The uponor warranty drops 75% if you don't use uponor fittings though.
@josephpuchel64973 жыл бұрын
Hey excellent video I like Uponor and it’s full width fittings. It’s worth getting the Milwaukee cordless even for a busy homeowner involved in plumbing.
@Got2Learn3 жыл бұрын
👍🤘
@billymorgan77174 жыл бұрын
Great information for the DYI. 👍
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Billy, please share if you can it helps a lot!
@jagermeister8304 жыл бұрын
Love these videos! Thank you As a pro, we need to remember that time is money too. These upfront costs save us time, which then get us to the next job quicker without sacrificing the quality of the job. Win win Thanks again!!!!
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
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@gianniszarkadas53214 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I really liked that you mentioned the leed requirements it would be great to make a video for all leed plumbing specifications!
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! Thanks Giannis!!
@n2locarz14 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Have an old Wirsbo Pex Expander set in the green case. Use it on many jobs. Your video taught me a few new things. Props!
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thank you so much Marc!!!
@maliplaviklc3 жыл бұрын
Personally I used a lot Uponor,from floor heating to pipe in pipe pex system,alupex as well. I really thought it was the best system,until I haven’t started to use Sanipex in late 2017. But still Uponor is my no.2 to go in plumbing.
@cynthiaayers76962 жыл бұрын
Say what.? You used Uponor until sanipex which you "haven't" started to use, and is now your number one and Uponor is now number two..? I also find if I don't use stuff, it has a lot less tendency to fail. :)
@0Rthx3 жыл бұрын
Did my whole house with pex a and m12...was a breeze and love it.
@dabney86733 жыл бұрын
Great videos. How about a video sizing water supply system for a residence, using this PEX A? I assume you understand pressure/volume/velocity, and how each impacts sizing? Preventing/minimizing water hammer, etc. Thanks
@michaelwright16023 жыл бұрын
No water hammer with this stuff... And size Pex A like you would copper. No mystery...
@dhshark4 жыл бұрын
You are the ChrisFix of plumbing! Awesome content and explanation.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Dennis, very much appreciated 😉
@nelsonechevarria70094 жыл бұрын
You had my undivided attention up until you mentioned that milwaukee is involved in this.Many places do not allow PEX and what's more there is always the chance of rodents chewing through those PEX lines and causing a major flood.It's a good option for those that care for it but I personally prefer to stick to copper pipe.God bless you and yours,thanks for the video.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
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@vmikeveci4 жыл бұрын
Yes i had some rabbit chew through one of my connections.
@steelplbg3 жыл бұрын
i think its worth noting that you can use the crimp ring and crimp fittings on pex-a. sharkbites also fit. all of which can be useful on a service job
@michaelrodgers15453 жыл бұрын
Side note: for cold environments and and touchy fittings that drip, hit it with a heat gun until it’s warm to the touch.
@tigerbatman78813 жыл бұрын
True that
@andyandyandandy93 жыл бұрын
Wow. This is definitely a game changer! Thanks for sharing!
@Got2Learn3 жыл бұрын
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@ohger14 жыл бұрын
For those wondering about the DeWalt expansion tool that looks like the Milwaukee - it's just as good. Either one will be a fine and reliable choice. I know fanboys on both sides will say the other tool is junk, but fanboy advice is worthless. Both tools excellent. So buy whatever you get the better deal on or whatever battery system you might be using now. EDIT: do NOT use the manual expander for anything. Trust me on this..
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@rgenericson53614 жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct! I even contacted the Uponor rep regarding Uponor certified tool usage after my local plumbing supply told the Milwaukee was the only one certified. The rep stated that only Milwaukee had the expansion tool at the time the tests were being done. He said the Dewalt was every bit as good! And correct! Don't even bother with the manual tool unless you're a doityourselfer and only need to do a few fittings here and there.
@thomasodetinape41804 жыл бұрын
Made in china, brands no longer matter. Same as car batteries, people swear Diehard is still the best car battery. Johnson controls make Diehard, Autozone and Wal mart and a few more, batteries. 55$ vs 185$
@mrc10624 жыл бұрын
Milwaukee tools are straight trash, DeWalt isn't much better though.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Milwaukee is trash lol?
@tomfrantz Жыл бұрын
Oh heck. Started watching again. Awesome video. Thank you.
@justgonnagetbetter10374 жыл бұрын
Going to give the Milwaukee expander a try soon
@vinny613894 жыл бұрын
It works great. Never used a manual expander but I can’t see a good reason to use one. In tight crawl spaces I can only imaging the frustration of a manual tool.
@vincem.54044 жыл бұрын
I’ve used both it is worth the money for the battery powered one
@Maine3074 жыл бұрын
i bought one in 2013 - no regrets love it ! best ever
@joshmccarty19834 жыл бұрын
dewalt makes one as well...
@pjplumber21464 жыл бұрын
I like dewalt. Seems faster and so far it’s got 2 years on the Milwaukee. Odd thing. A tool made for plumbing, isn’t waterproof. So don’t drop it.
@the-crossroads2 жыл бұрын
I wish you had a walk through of a house from zero to completion. Def good info here. I'm going to plumb a schoolie bus. This is perfect for that project.
@jamesdutcher24854 жыл бұрын
zurn pex B is expandable and pex A can be crimped. occasionally youll get an uponor fitting with a small imperfection, litttle plastic tails that can cause failures/leaks (1 every 10000 or so), so just check your fittings Pex B zurn stuff has a rounded head and its alright, but i have a lot more experience with uponor. apollo makes pex A fittings, but i have yet to try them
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Thanks James!
@GK-ol3yi3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding primer on this gear, thanks.
@JtotheRizzo3 жыл бұрын
Most old school pros still recommend copper for various reasons but PEX is slowly becoming more popular. In older buildings though, it's VERY likely mice and rats will be a problem. Mice/rats love to chew through PEX piping so I'm hoping manufacturers come up with a solution that will solve this problem long term.
@rh-cv3nr3 жыл бұрын
Good observation
@DanoFSmith-yc9tg3 жыл бұрын
Wirsbo, or upinor (the product in the video) is NOT pex. Pex is an entirely different, and far less superior product. Think of wirsbo as the big leagues, pex is about pewee or novice level at your local minor league sports association.
@MyNewUserName473 жыл бұрын
@@DanoFSmith-yc9tg sorry but you're wrong, UPONOR ProPEX is pex. UPONOR says it is pex, so it is pex. UPONOR is not the only company that makes pex A. A, B, & C just identify the manufacturing process of pex. pex A has less of a memory & has the highest flexibility, which are good qualities. pex B has a higher burst pressure than pex A, also a good quality to have. a mouse or rat will chew thru pex A just as fast as it will thru pex B or C. no matter what brand or letter you use, its best to use the specified parts, tools & procedures for the pex you are using. the manufacturer specific tools aren't cheap no matter who it is. personally i like Viega fostapex and that is what i'll be using to repipe my house.
@knuckledragger24123 жыл бұрын
@@DanoFSmith-yc9tg lol. PROPEX.... You couldn't be more wrong in your statement. It's definitely pex tubing, just like Viega, sharkbite, zurn... Different types of pex for different applications. I have installed miles and miles of pex, all types without issue. Issues come from plastic fittings getting cracked from stress or mishandling. Or from crimpers not adjusted properly. Pex can bend easily but one shouldn't make a hard bend that causes stress on a connection, common sense that I see some plumbers lazily resist.
@laszlovass73263 жыл бұрын
I use copper exactly for this reason. I've had rats and mice chew everything with plastic on it. Wires, irrigation lines, coaxial, forced air ducts, etc. Rats and mice never chewed copper pipes or galvanized forced air ducts, only insulation on them. Almost all my repairs in copper are from improper installs. I would like to use this PEX style product though as it looks very productive and offers many advantages. Great video for sure.
@caribbeanbound83572 жыл бұрын
just bought all Pex A for a re-piping of my whole house. It was built with polybutylene and the joints are dripping. I live in a manufactured home so its going to be a fun job trenching through the crawl space ad through the underbelly insulation of the house.
@pcofranc4 жыл бұрын
Love it! #Got2Learn can you do a video on up-sizing pipes from say 1" to 1.25 or 1.5" to reduce friction if lots of bends are in the system like in irrigation and up-sizing for valves for the same reason vs using "full port".
@DragonBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Milwaukee power tools are the best! It was a huge upgrade coming from Ryobi. Even as a hobbyist I notice the difference a lot. My Shitobi drill struggled to go through wood, my M18 Brushless Milwaukee goes through steel. I don't have the ProPEX, just the manual Apollo one.
@2-old-Forthischet3 жыл бұрын
My son had his house "re-piped" with PEX a number of years ago (I think about 12 years now). I was surprised on how fast they were. It only took one day, start to finish. I have PEX in my travel trailer but use a crimp type connector. I have modified the plumbing in the trailer to add shut off valves in critical locations. I was surprised on how easy it was to work in cramped locations. I now carry some piping, fittings and crimping tool with me while on trips.
@Got2Learn3 жыл бұрын
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@lambition4 жыл бұрын
I bought M12 Propex tool on Amazon for $300. I don't know if that was on sale or price mistake, but it was a great deal. Re-piped my house with propex and used it on few jobs, and I love it. :D Tubing is cheap, but fittings are expensive. But you don't need as many fittings a copper since the tubing is flexible. One downside I found is that it doesn't work very well in a tight spaces because there is a minimum length between fittings.
@adnan95204 жыл бұрын
You paid $300 and it's a good deal?? I saw Milwaukee Propex on letgo app for $150 yesterday!
@lambition4 жыл бұрын
@@adnan9520 Considering it was new tool. Came with 2 batteries, 3 heads (1/2" 3/4" 1"), charger and carrying case. Yeah. :)
@donaldbarden62943 жыл бұрын
Really great to use except in the winter with minimal heating. Had a lot of problems with it shrinking back to normal size. Had to use heat guns to cure the issue.
@samtenik40024 жыл бұрын
thank you for the chart at 5:08. some people didnt believe me that theres a minimum length you need for it to still be insured by uponor. this'll shut them up ! :)
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
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@migueltrujillo78844 жыл бұрын
Work every day with wisbor and I have both the m12 and m18 tools makes work way easier and faster !
@farmerdave79654 жыл бұрын
I love this video. Very well done. Much information.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much!!!
@amarmot36354 жыл бұрын
As usual, an outstanding presentation
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
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@richardordonez83314 жыл бұрын
I bet you could go on and on about Uponor. You got those manifold fittings, the block(I think that's what it's called) full port brass ball valves, you can twist the fittings into the correct angle after it's shrunk. Thanks for the tip on how to make butt to butt connections.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome Richard, really appreciate it!
@ozzy53684 жыл бұрын
Just a note: a smaller diameter tube or adapter does not lower pressure, just flow.
@notcharles4 жыл бұрын
Curious, if you run 1" pipe to the shower will the greater flow feel like mo pressure?
@Ryan-dj5ku4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, you are partially incorrect. A smaller diameter increases pressure drop (and decreases flow) according to the Darcy-weisbach and Bernoulli equations and thereby results in a smaller pressure after the pipe/fitting. Please check any fluid mechanics textbook. I would recommend Crane technical paper 410 (the most used fluid flow book in industry). From a professional engineer with a master's degree in chemical engineering who routinely sizes pipes and pumps.
@condor56353 жыл бұрын
Well Ozzy what do you have to say about those fluid dynamic responses from Ryan?
@sanjaysathe32183 жыл бұрын
Very well presented. Thanks
@mikemike73974 жыл бұрын
Just made my life easy Damn right I’m subscribing
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mike, I have a ton of other videos that might help to ;)
@jorgecallico91773 жыл бұрын
Be sure to rotate the expansion ring as the joint is widened. I was taught that rotation prevents leaks for various reasons. A young girl can use these Uponor tools too. That is when trying to lose her virginity. Less stress and pain. No chance of communicable diseases either.
@pianobunker24643 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. Not in the industry, so the step by step breakdown is quite helpful. Definitely subscribed & returning for tips!
@Got2Learn3 жыл бұрын
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@christheother90883 жыл бұрын
I'm retired but good to know about this stuff. I will probably be copper guy forever tho.
@Got2Learn3 жыл бұрын
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@jamieblaides17874 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial and you're right you save on the end cost less time and waste.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@DragonBuilds3 жыл бұрын
ProPEX in walls with copper stubouts and exposed piping is ideal in my opinion
@Got2Learn3 жыл бұрын
Yup!!@
@plumbherhub16643 жыл бұрын
Nope I disagree because you have to use open flame inorder to do repairs. That can heat up the ring causing a leak. Also it can fool a plumber to what is in wall.thus other issues like uponor expansion that is not an issue. Alot of guys try installing shock arresters to stop this though there is no way and would cause a faulty charge and the noise will never go away
@davepierce7003 жыл бұрын
Great video BTW. You have the right voice and "no bullshit" info stream. Informative and concise. Well done !
@Got2Learn3 жыл бұрын
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@BuddysDIY3 жыл бұрын
Why wasent cpvc brought up? Seems to be the cheapest option and super easy/quick
@MrKThomas19763 жыл бұрын
As a professional in the trade my humble opinion is sea PVC is such an inferior product that’s probably why it’s cheap and becomes brittle overtime with heat cycles if I’m changing out a water shut off valve under the sink or behind a toilet, they are so easy to break off without much pressure being applied at all and it normally breaks off at the elbow in the wall, whenever we work on bathrooms and kitchens with CPBC we try and take out as much as possible and go back with uponor It’s just as quick if not quicker no chemicals no glue just quick and easy, and I can do a 50 foot run without any joints in it try doing that with CPVC. Like I said just my humble opinion, and if you go with a Dewalt expanding tool they’re only $200 as a bare tool.
@BuddysDIY3 жыл бұрын
@@MrKThomas1976 I'd agree with you. I've replaced some old ass cpvc under trailers in my plumbing days. It is atleast worth mentioning in a video like this.
@patriot121893 жыл бұрын
Cpvc turns brittle in 10 years,any plumber in the trade for over 20 years always say copper is the best.time tested and copper don't leach into the drinking water
@Allintn223 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't plumb a doghouse with CPVC
@cordaroalvarado5003 жыл бұрын
CPVC is not a reliable platform. It’s been known to fall apart
@chucksgarage71652 жыл бұрын
I really like your videos. Thanks. Very informative. I wish someone would make an expander that you could chuck into a cordless drill.
@bob196110003 жыл бұрын
To get over the flow rate concern of using Pex-B just upsize the pipe size you are using and/or plan out the layout to minimize joints.
@ForeverAGh0st4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, very educational. Love Milwaukee for the reason they have such a dynamic catalog of products. Had the opportunity to work with uponor briefly and see how it was installed. You should make a 2nd channel dedicated to tool reviews, or your preferable torches and how to use each one or so. You have pretty quality videos all around ,so I would definitely tune in.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Great point! I actually have a video on 5 tools you shouldn't skimp out on, so keep an eye out for that ;)
@raypowell52684 жыл бұрын
I’m a plumber and I know this product very well. It will fail if your home has a recirculating hot water line. Mine has failed in multiple locations. The pipe will split at the connections. They get very small splits and start to leak. I’ve ask uponor about it and they said you can’t use a hot water recirculating line.
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@jamesdutcher24854 жыл бұрын
not on water temps over 160, it says in the manufacturers recommended operating temps.
@geoffmooregm4 жыл бұрын
@@jamesdutcher2485 And that's fucking hot! My house is at 130°F any hotter and you start to scold skin.
@snackpup4 жыл бұрын
I worked for a plumber doing them and he said they only last 10 years
@five-forty34314 жыл бұрын
Great explanation!
@unknownvalor97553 жыл бұрын
Buy the Mulwaukee m12 used then resale it when your done for the DiY.
@erikbroyles83113 жыл бұрын
Or rent it. My local United rental overnight it from out of town. Only cost $30 for a day rental
@JKiler13 жыл бұрын
Buy then resell makes sense for larger projects that might take a few days to complete. Renting makes great sense for smaller projects, but some areas don't have good availability.
@janicesmyth21834 жыл бұрын
what a wonderful video. Thank you again for creating and sharing eh!
@Got2Learn4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@davepierce7003 жыл бұрын
This seems like a great new addition to plumbing for the DIY guy. However, I'm VERY curious about the life expectancy of the plastic. Especially the union pieces as they are obviously harder than the line. We all know plastic dries out and cracks over time. More flexibility generally means longer life, but.... how long before I have to open walls and ceilings to repair or replace ??? I have NEVER had to think about the copper once it's done.
@mjs31883 жыл бұрын
There's an installation method with PEX where you minimize or completely eliminate fittings in the wall. Straight runs to each fixture from a manifold system or a run to each area where there is a sub manifold. You can feasibly plumb an entire home with no hidden fittings. As for the actual life expectancy, PEX has been in use globally for quite a long time. The US was just behind on adoption. There's plenty of long-term usage and lifespan information out there.
@Skorlang3 жыл бұрын
PEX is crosslinked polyethylene. Not plastic as you know it. It does not "dry" out,
@Skorlang3 жыл бұрын
Copper is subject to chemical interactions with water, pex is not.
@ejswbradshaw13 жыл бұрын
Plastic lasts forever that’s why recycling is so important, as far as installing it in your house it’s very durable and will last longer than most alternatives
@robinborkowski55982 жыл бұрын
@@mjs3188 I had electrolysis in my last house and could not find the source of electricity. Due to the age of the house, I would get at least 3 pin hole leaks a year in copper, I replaced all leaky pipes with Pex
@robertopapetta18374 жыл бұрын
Lo uso da decenni da quando era la wirsbo. Miglior prodotto che abbia mai usato in Italia
@jessybwoy86774 жыл бұрын
The futur ? it's the only type of Pex we been using for the last decade.
@jesusfierro54364 жыл бұрын
ed f
@3wrapframe4 жыл бұрын
It’s been in service in the US for 20 years, it was in Europe for about 20 years before that.
@tommytmt4 жыл бұрын
3wrapframe - I was gonna say that. Uponor/Wisboro literally invented PEX.
@3wrapframe4 жыл бұрын
Tommy TMT from what I recall yes.
@justinleblanc13744 жыл бұрын
Wirsbo is what my Grandpa plumbed his house with almost 20 years ago
@tiredofit14293 жыл бұрын
Great video. I just purchased a home with uponor plumbing that is at least 10 years old. Will I be able to change some valves and retrench the old line with new rings? How long before the uponor line is no longer workable?
@Got2Learn3 жыл бұрын
Sure, you can change some valves and reuse the same pipe, just make sure it's not dried out/cracked or anything, you can do this even if the pipe is 20 years old.