The 5 BIG MISTAKES Beginners Make When Installing PEX (Watch Before Installing!) | GOT2LEARN

[@ayerimosfox]

Had to replumb my entire house myself 14 years ago in pex due to poor local contractor work. This is by far the best advice anyone can give.

[@Got2Learn]

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[@integr8er66]

Why did you have to do it in pex rather than copper?

[@TeamKevin31]

@@integr8er66 cheaper

[@AAArrakis]

OMG, PEX tubing in my basement has been exposed to light for ten years… is it sensitive to DEL?

[@Gtbomb1]

Poor contractor work, or the cheapest price? 😂

[@glennbrooks3449]

This is just what I learned in the past week. If you plan to use a lot of water for a swimming pool and / or watering a garden do this. Run a separate line from your main supply . I got 14 years and the brass fittings started to leak. Had to replace all fittings that had the main flow of water going thru them. Also I learned if a fitting looks bad on the boiler, replace it. When I grabbed hold mine , it broke off in my hand with full flow. The bottom line is I would run all separate lines ( if reasonable, ) and have no fittings hidden. They must all be available for inspection and easy to replace. Any sign of corrosion the fitting most likely will be brittle and weak. Remember I got 14 years. I build another house 38 years ago with copper pipe and it is still going strong.

[@stephenholland6328]

The degree to which UV has to be avoided was a surprise. In that vein I’d point out that if windows in basements are a risk then fluorescent lights in basements are an issue. I used to use fluorescent lights as my UV source for exposing photoresist.

[@joels7605]

The UV warning for PEX is for direct outdoor sunlight. If the light has to pass through a window in a new home you're probably okay. New Low-E windows block UV, and even dirty old soda glass in older homes blocks nearly all UVB (the harmful stuff) and most UVA.

[@spacecruisers]

Yep. In the southwest and we stub out with pex for all fixtures and in 15 years have never had a single problem.

[@ThommyGunnGaming]

Im new to Pex and about to do something in my utility closet out to the spicket on the front of my house. Why is it an issue to use Pex in a room with a water heater? Its not sunlight?

[@rickjames6948]

That's because the home owner doesn't know you piped the place and how to get in touch with you. Copper is king on stubs. @@spacecruisers

[@robertlitman2661]

As with many others, I much prefer stainless Oetiker bands to copper crimp rings. Still, your cutaway section showing the crimp area at 1:00 is FANTASTIC! It really explains what needs to be done, in a single frame to anyone not familiar with PEX fittings.

[@Got2Learn]

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[@somaday2595]

But if the fitting is copper, would it not be best to have a crimp ring having the same thermal expansion coefficient?

[@robertlitman2661]

@@somaday2595 Good question, but no. The thermal expansion coefficient of PEX is 5x greater than that of copper. So, as the copper fitting expands when heated, the PEX is trying to expand AWAY from it 5x faster. The crimp ring constrains it, so long as the hoop forces stretching it don't reach the copper's yield point. If the crimp ring ever exceeds its elastic limit, it is game over. And that is where stainless beats copper by far. The stainless used in Oetiker clamps is quiet soft by spring steel standards, yet it still has at least a 50% greater yield strength than copper, which allows the "ear" to be formed by cinching. That ear acts as a spring, maintaining near constant hoop tension across a varying range of circumferences, making the stainless clamp kind of impervious to crimper calibration issues that haunt the crimp system. Still, when applied correctly, all of these systems are known to hold beyond the burst strength of the PEX, making arguments about what's best kind of moot.

[@somaday2595]

@@robertlitman2661 Yield strength of the ring material was not in question but rather, the ring compression force on the PE. If the SS expands less than the Cu, the compression force would be stronger with the SS ring. Within a few thermal cycles, the seal with the SS when cold would be a less tight than the Cu ring. The PE will not creep back once it has flowed under compression of the ring.

[@robertlitman2661]

@@somaday2595 That's why we use PEX and not plain PE. The cross linking is what stops creep and makes the whole system work. That creep is also why PE icemaker lines are a time-bomb, and I have concerns that PERT will turn into a PB fiasco eventually.

[@dashriprock5720]

Normally I hate when a channel panders for "likes" but "not hitting the like button will make your pipes leak" is too damn funny. LIKE!

[@Got2Learn]

Hahahaha IT WORKED!!!! Thanks Dash!!!!!!!

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

Me too😂✌️

[@tert0928]

I rarely subscribe to channels but you’re straightforward, no bullshit dialogue approach was informative and refreshing. Subscribed👍🇺🇸

[@Got2Learn]

Niceeee, thanks!!!! 💎💎💎

[@62Cristoforo]

I use the S.S. Ratcheting rings when in a tight spot; the crimping tool is smaller than the ring compression tool, shown in the video, and just easier to navigate in tighter spots.

[@RogerBarraud]

Yes.... I have fond memories of ratchetting crimpers for RF coaxial cables - Suhner, Mmmmmmm... :-)

[@Marktb363]

Got2Learn has the best plumbing videos I've found on youtube; brilliant visuals and expert advice. Thank you 😁

[@Got2Learn]

Thank you soooo much Mark!!

[@marks6663]

I use the stainless steel cinch rings, not the copper crimp rings. About three times the price but I like the extra durability they provide. And the cinch tool auto releases when you have reached the proper point.

[@Sammersone]

That's all I use these days.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

You also save time not needing to check with a gauge.

[@jonathanleslie9100]

thanks for the tip about the sunlight, I hadn't realized that. I plan on moving my spigot in the back of the house to the driveway some 30' away and was planning to just attach the pex to the exisiting spigot and put a new spigot at the end where I want the control. Being outside I hadn't considered the sunlight. I think I will take the old hose that used to do the job (but is now leaking due to constant water pressure,) and slit it down the house and use it to wrap/cover the pex to keep the sunlight out.

[@IvelLeCog]

I have been wanting to start a plumbing apprenticeship so I applied at the local plumbing supply store. It's been pretty good because I get to deliver gear to plumbers on the job and passively experience the sorts of work and material used in the field. I'm also trying to build some rapport with the plumbers in the hope that one of them ask me if I want to apprentice under them. I think we've had at least 3 people leave over the years to become plumbers through our customers, so I hope it goes well. In saying all that, It's nice to watch these videos to get a bit more background into these products that I'm dealing with with on a daily basis, but never sure of their application, etc. So cheers

[@ervinlosha1333]

But I thought there's a shortage of labor lol. That's what all these companies say

[@johncarmichael1411]

Thanks to the video, I just realized that my PEX plumbing lines are at risk of UV exposure and I'll need to shield the lines with pipe insulation. Thanks for the tip.

[@RogerBarraud]

Dude, your style of presentation is *great*! Plumbing was never this much fun, who knew I'd even be watching this 🙂 Keep up the great work!

[@Got2Learn]

Thank you so much Roger, I try hard to make them entertaining and informative at the same time :)

[@tomthumb5445]

For tight areas I cut one handle of my crimper half off. Very difficult to use now but i can get those tight places better.

[@lukebissell]

Love your channel. I always watch these videos after I watch a few how-to's when learning a new DIY skill. Always saves me some grief.

[@spencebomb]

There are also several fitting manufacturers that have depth-gauges built in to the fittings to help you crimp properly. Waterline (in Canada) and Sharkbite poly fittings have these. I also used the poly ones exclusively because of how hard my water is.

[@Be.Spontaneous]

Life saver!! I just started my construction company!!! Thank you so much for this video !!! I feel a lot more confident now and will be definitely be buying the pex clamp 🙌✌️😁💯💯💯❤️✌️😁💯💯💯

[@Got2Learn]

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[@huejanus5505]

This is why i went with the stainless cinch rings. Need much less room to cinch, you can see the ring before and during installation, one cincher does all sized rings and the cinching tool costs 1/2 the price of the copper crimp tool.

[@Mote78]

Same here. As a home diy’er I didn’t want to invest so much on crimping tools that I’ll seldom use when a single chinch tool will do both 1/2” and 3”4” and can access areas that the crimping tool can’t! Plus I can use a chinch tool with one hand. Cost, access, one handed use...all positives for chinching over crimping.

[@bnasty267]

You can also cut off the cinch clamps with much less chance of damaging the fitting. Most of the time, you can use pliers to pull the ring side away from the locking teeth, and it will pop open. However, I generally don't reuse fittings. It's not worth the risk when they only cost $1-$2 each, even for the brass ones.

[@joeboxter3635]

@2:41 What separates amateurs 1. If go fits and no go doesn't then properly calibrated (makes sense) 2. If go doesn't fit, but no go does then it means ring is over crimped and preload is too much and lowered) 3. If go doesn't fit then preload and (no go doesn't ) needs to be increased (makes sense) The go ring is bigger than the no-go ring (very strange) that tool is testing for over crimp more than under crimp

[@CraigSanders04]

When properly calibrated go fits and no go doesn't. That's pretty much where the naming convention came from. The goal is to have go fit and no go not, anything else fails the test and requires calibration.

[@joeboxter3635]

@@CraigSanders04 thanks!

[@blainederouen9977]

Great advice about crimping and removing pex fittings. The tools used for pex fittings are expensive, but worth every dollar spent. I bought the crimping tool for both 1/2" and 3/4" fittings. A friend has the crimping tool with 4 crimping heads, 3/8" 1/2", 3/4" & 1". I would never use anything but a crimping tool. I definitely recommend the tool for removing the crimp ring. This video didn't show how many times he cut the ring. It doesn't pop off that easy with only one cut. Sometimes it will take 2 or 3 cuts around the ring before it pops off. I just make 2 cuts and pull it off with pliers. Everyone who uses pex fittings know how expensive they can be, so you will save as many as you can. I always try to use crimp fittings. I only use push fittings when I cana't get the crimping tool around the pipe. I don't like using push fittings inside walls.

[@1960fusion]

Great advice and good trick about using the handle on the channel locks to pre-crimp

[@ojnik]

hi.. 5:40 "near water heaters" while I see a picture, what UV is coming from the hot water tank?

[@62Cristoforo]

Some copper rings have a plastic ‘shoulder’ on one end, allowing you to slide the ring to the correct distance and seat it all the way ‘home’, about a few millimetres from the end of the PEX

[@alant956]

Good job, exactly what I needed to know and none of what I didn’t! Cheers

[@Got2Learn]

Glad it helped!!

[@ladyewo6778]

Great tips!! I've been meaning to cover an exposed pipe leading to my my hose bib outside to protect it from cold. I didn't know about the sunlight issue. Poor job by the plumber who left it like that when he repiped my whole house. He did other subpar things I'm realizing to include trying to charge me triple the cost. 🤨

[@JavierOropeza08]

As an arch, I appreciate this kind of content. Now I know more about one of the products we use in the field

[@Maine307]

as usual , always the best vids in plumbing !! you da man ! enjoy your summah ! Cheers from Maine ! Ps.. looking fwd to more FUTURE vids on the expansion type PEX !

[@Got2Learn]

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[@snailracer3773]

The crimp ring moving from where you want it to be crimped, because the crimping tool moves it while trying to get it in place, is a problem. I have been putting blue tape on it. That trick works most of the time, but it can and will still move sometimes. I like pre crimping the ring with the pliers. Thanks, I will do that next time.

[@Raven-fu1zz]

If both the go and the no fit snug then you are in the quantum realm, PEX doesn't work properly in the quantum realm, make sure you are not bouncing between universes before doing PEX

[@SilverBackELTorro]

😂😂😂

[@DYIIdeas]

I once bought the wrong tool, thanks to this article I was able to avoid the mistake.

[@02ninjaman]

i like the cut outs you have for the piece used in plumbing, give me a better idea on what i need thing to be like. thanks for another helpful video.

[@pauldusa]

I use poly fitting, not brass, because of low ph of the water.. Also I use SS clamp rings, not copper rings, as I found they will leak over time

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Until they fail because of the uneven tension on the rings.

[@alaskanwolf7262]

You should use stainless steel locking clamps. They will not corrode. The crimpers are easier to use as well. 🙂

[@frankm8533]

I've torn out so much PEX with leaking rings i don't do plumbing full time anymore but my friend owns a company its Copper or CPVC only. But some county's in PA these sub divisions they only use PEX home runs only from the manifold to the valve no fittings

[@ottersdangerden]

Iwiss seems to make good tools all around, for electronics I have some and have had good luck with them. (The tool says it is made by iwiss)

[@nothankyou5524]

My question and my love for your videos. Is Pex C tubing compatible with Pex B tubing, and if so, how do you connect them? I ca not seem to find a straight answer anywhere and I need to make some repairs and have Pex C tubing from helping put a couple of neighbors. I myself hsve Pex B in my house, as do almost everybody in Walstonburg, NC. I'm subscribed and have watched most of your videos, especially your soldering videos, as well the people i help out so they know in advance what we're going to be dealing with. I strongly suggest they subscribe to learn things like making the clean looking copper pipe, and the caulk type cartridge protectors that keep them from drying out, etc. Best wishe and best of luck to you and yours!Thank you very much!

[@TH3B0N3Y4RD]

All great points. Ring breakers can score the pex enough to slide it off if you simply "cut" where the ring would be in a couple different spots. Voila - slides right off.

[@Fred70115]

I have to extend some toilet supply lines. Should I use a ring cutter so I don't need to cut off the old fitting and possibly not have a long enough stub to put on a new, longer supply line?

[@anthonygalic4707]

The kink part was very informative and the direct sunlight part I never knew. Great video, I have seen those stub out and never knew what they were for.

[@tjcole12]

just use Pex-A (Uponor) and the problems of tight areas are a non issue. Thank you for the information, this is very helpful for PEX-B installs.

[@Got2Learn]

Good advise! 🙏

[@jungleviper]

What about pex a sharkbite

[@danielpetersson6480]

Facinating to watch plumbing from other places of the world. Here in scandinavia we use machines to crimp the coupling. I guess you have that too? Haven't seen all your videos yet. Nice videos!

[@rogersideas772]

I had no idea that pex pipe would go bad by being exposed to sunlight.....Great video thanks!!!!

[@Got2Learn]

Yeah, it degrades and can eventually leak 👌

[@fireonmytarget8937]

I used a heat gun on my pex to defrost them during the Christmas freeze. Was that bad / does that weaken it / should I replace those lines?

[@Got2Learn]

Was it pex-a or b?

[@andredsouza2320]

Is it normal that a shutoff valve can fully turn around a copper crimp? The joint is not leaking, but when connecting the faucet supply to the shutoff valve, I found that the shutoff valve was able to turn freely around the crimped pex pipe. Is this normal?

[@sammylacks4937]

I used pex plumbing my home. I mistakenly let it sag below foundation where it was exposed to direct sunlight when running kitchen sink hot water line. Not much but enough. We had a hard freeze that winter and line split and leaked when thawed out. I cut out the split section and bent just to test flexibility. Line snapped like a pencil. That's when I watched installation videos instead of before installing. Yup my mistake and admit it. Finished by using holder's to keep line up outa sunlight.

[@johnwashburn7423]

Done a lot of PEX but did not know your tips. Thanks and I'll buy a go-no go tool.

[@Got2Learn]

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[@jondoutt7535]

The round rings are a pain in the A we use the clintch clamps that work so much better we have done hundreds of jobe and not one leak and the clamps are stainless never rust

[@kenmore01]

I remember (not that fondly) re-piping my hot water lines with red 3/4" Pex the length of the house in 2006. I liked how flexible the tubing was so things which didn't line up perfectly still worked. Those large crimping pliers were a bear to get into certain areas though. They crimped in a hex shape rather than the round you show. Pluses and minuses for sure vs copper.

[@mrc975]

I didn’t know all that about the crimping. I guess I should start reading directions.

[@spacecruisers]

You can use the crimp ring breaker to press a bunch of cuts into the stub of cut pex and work around it 360 degrees then it should pull off with your hand. That’s how I do it. Quick and no extra tools or heating needed.

[@joem1070]

It’s why I only use Uponor Products with the battery operated Milwaukee crimping tool.

[@michaelwalden6111]

Thank you so much for your assistance... I can always see everything i did wrong in hindsight after many failed attempts This time success with out too many attempts!

[@JohnRhodes-lv3rg]

I use those icrimp combo tool. It’s awesome!

[@ArmchairRamb0]

Thank you, super-helpful for a homeowner. I can do this, as they say.

[@Got2Learn]

👍😇👍

[@RKmndo]

Also check out PE-RT piping, and compare it to expansion-compatible Pex A or Zurn Pex B. PE-RT is recyclable, and allegedly stands up to chlorine/chloramine in the water.

[@MrFuchew]

I've got exposed pex spraying pin holes in my laundry room. Hopefully its from the uv light and all other runs are fine

[@WJHandyDad]

another great video... the problem is I think pex sounds too easy to mess up with... I thought it was supposed to be the "miracle" plumbing that held up to all sorts of weather and conditions

[@WJHandyDad]

got a question hopefully you can answer. Leaking flapper. Replaced (tried 2 different ones). Still leaks. I adjusted the chain setting to just about everything possible from fairly tight to really loose. From what I can tell the flush handle pulls the flapper sideways sometimes (not always). When it goes sideways it doesn't fully re-seat, and then I get "ghost flushes" once in a while. This is the first time I've had this problem - replaced flappers several times previously.

[@Got2Learn]

Might need to Macgyver something.

[@brodriguez11000]

@@WJHandyDad My old flapper had a mini-weight above it.

[@imwatching2901]

This video was really useful I didn’t even know what that was until now thanks man

[@Got2Learn]

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[@felipetorres5030]

They make it look easier. But when installing a new clamp won't slide in a list get heated. Didn't see that part on the video

[@maqsoodsid4314]

Informative video. Way of explanations is excellent.👍

[@Got2Learn]

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[@mitchelcline9759]

Anyone know why using pex ring and not the crimp style? Not sure pros or cons of this. I have used the crimp style and it's fine but i don't love it.

[@GeneMichaelMeredith]

Thats cool i was just asking how to check if my crimpers were needing calibrated.... What happens if they are over crimped?

[@Got2Learn]

It'll most likely damage the pipe 🙏

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

It will never be over crimped unless you adjusted your crimper wrong to begin with. The jaws only loosen with time and lose tension

[@danny.choi.]

Thank you for your generous sharing of professional skills, appreciate it! 👍

[@Got2Learn]

My pleasure!!!

[@Chris.Rhodes]

Glad I hit that like button, I don't need leaky pipes!

[@Got2Learn]

Well done!!!

[@hameedtalebi2351]

Sometimes after crimping the pex joint is not leaking, but can still rotate over the fitting. What could be the cause of this?

[@Got2Learn]

This is 100% normal!

[@davekuebler8782]

Why wouldn't they put more barbs on the fittings and a wider crimp ring?

[@davidkarpen5686]

Has anyone ever used pex A with the crimp method SS ring or copper ring? Have you had any issues with Pex-A leaking?

[@inodoroguerrero]

Yes, there are other manufacturers producing PEX A that use the crimp method that are reliable systems. At our shop we have Uponor expanding and rehau crimp systems and the guy almost exclusively use the rehau crimp.

[@Bonfire21]

How about exterior painting to protect from UV light? Does that help. Anyone tried it?

[@Got2Learn]

I would think it would crack, but good idea nonetheless.

[@ResidentialRepairs]

How do you feel about SharkBite PEX a are they having problems with it like uponor

[@routtookc8064]

@Got2Learn crimp VS cinch pex fittings !? Prefernce?

[@Got2Learn]

I never worked with cinch but I heard a lot of people like them, but I really like crimp!

[@routtookc8064]

@@Got2Learn thanks for the reply ! your vids are very informative/ inspirational. After having a heating contractor in my house for a week I finally soldered my own iso valve for some hot water. They liked the cinch b/c the tool is smaller and easier to remove the cinch fittings.

[@Got2Learn]

@@routtookc8064 👌👌👌😇😇😇

[@mexicanbws14]

When re-plumbing short runs of copper, like wall plumbing behind showers, do you usually stick with the same dimension of PEX B as the copper pipe? That is, when replacing 1/2” copper pipe, do you use 1/2” PEX B pipe? Or do you upsize to 3/4” PEX B to better match the inner diameters? I’ve seen different views on whether there is much of a difference between the two approaches on short pipe runs, but was wondering if you’ve done both and have any opinion. Great video and great channel!

[@normalhuman9260]

If you are starting at the water supply and working towards fixtures,avoid going from smaller to bigger. So if you are at the shower and working towards your water supply source,it should only get bigger and bigger pipe diameter as you work towards the main water shut off valve. If not not only can you have issues with water pressure,but you could end up getting noisy pipes when water is running. I seen a house where anytime you used the bathroom sink,the whole house had a loud squealing sound. All because they had a small diameter,large diameter and small again. Hope this helps with what you were asking.

[@Andrea-m4f2m]

Will Pex melt near a water heater? Hot water is carried in Pex is it not? I am confused. Someone explain why Pex can't be near water heaters in the basement

[@Got2Learn]

I believe it's for seismic activity.

[@johnb9394]

I love PEX. Just finished a water damage job over $40k from PEX. Rat chewed through it. Keep using it!!!

[@Got2Learn]

Get rid of the rats!!

[@johnnybarton8128]

Try using conduct that's what recommend for in ground pex that's been chew into by moles or gofhers..pvc pipe for conduct

[@lj4434]

Am learning something new from your videos every time thanks

[@Got2Learn]

Glad to help L J, thanks!

[@jimbarrett5930]

Also, don’t run Pex within 5ft of a Fluorescent light due to UV exposure.

[@wmonroe21]

Great video! Straight to the point and concise. You can’t fake professional.

[@Got2Learn]

😎

[@jeffsond]

I was thinking of just using A instead of B. Maybe a bit more expensive but I don’t have much to do in my hunting cabin

[@Got2Learn]

I would choose Pex-A anyday over B, but you need to be able to get the pipe/fittings and to find the tool, if you can, go for it!

[@jeffsond]

@@Got2Learn one of my concerns about using Pex is understanding how and where to find the fittings and sizing to match my faucet, toilet and shower. Do I take the fixtures with me to a plumbing shop ??

[@Got2Learn]

Do you have special faucets? If you got them at the hardware store they are most likely standard (3/8") connections, so you'll be installing Pex-A shutt-off valve right before your faucet and it'll connect like it would with soldered or crimped valves, no worries.

[@jeffsond]

@@Got2Learn no nothing special… thank you

[@Got2Learn]

@@jeffsond just ask here if you got any questions, I did a lot of pex-a so I should be able to answer!

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

Those plastic bend supports are nice

[@Got2Learn]

Yes indeed!

[@rogerwhiting9310]

I have to cut out an Aquacenter that has Propex...ie PexA fittings. Is there a tool to cut the old ring without damaging the fitting below the rings? The razor blade method usually damages the fitting. Thanks.

[@Got2Learn]

Just heat it with a heat gun

[@rogerwhiting9310]

@@Got2Learn thanks

[@vinnygoombatts1458]

I only use the offset crimper. Those are totally worthless on repairs. Can't get in holes or in between the studs.

[@johnossendorf9979]

IMHO, after using crimp and expansion on several HVAC installations, crimp definitely isn't bad but I prefer expansion which requires Pex-A. It's faster, easier and if done correctly no need to get the expansion tool in to tight spaces. It is expensive though.

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

I don't think it's any more expensive than any other pex. Maybe the tool, but you can get an Apollo Expansion tool for 1/2" and 3/4" for under $150. I believe a power tool is under $300.

[@johnossendorf9979]

@@ericlewandowskivlogs Good point. I was only considering the Milwaukee 1/2" to 1" power expander I used for HVAC. The only thing I didn't like about working with PEX was that 1" and bigger roles of PEX can be a real pain to straight, especially in the winter .

[@seekerstan]

What I learned: I was p,awning to update the plumbing on my dock that's is done with PVC. I wasn't aware how sun sensitive it is, so I guess I,ll have to redo it in PVC, which isn't impervious to sun either.

[@bigdadynickable]

I think I learned that the plumbers that I have Competition here were im at is doing it Wrong. So thank you.

[@superwout]

I bought the Rehau pex-a machines, sweeeeeeet. Their pipe has an aluminium outer lining making it UV resistant

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

Never used this type of pex. My favorite of the types I've used is uponor, though the 1/2" 90 shortage at the moment is not fun.

[@nomansarker5556]

WTF?! There's a 90 bracket shortage too?

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

@@nomansarker5556 yeah, according to the uponor company, their factory that makes them had a covid outbreak. Causing the shortage.

[@phillipuzzell1967]

I want to buy I want to say the twos and the hardware do you install for upgraded pecks piping somebody’s

[@bobosessbushcraftandsurviv4783]

I just had to return an Icrimp tool their 1/2 size is to big I used my calipers to check and it is bigger not by much but bigger then a 1/2 inch. Lost all trust in the company after this, how can they not check their equipment before sending it to a customer.

[@Got2Learn]

That's weird, I never had any problems with their stuff andI ordered quite a few....did you let them know? They are quite responsive.

[@bobosessbushcraftandsurviv4783]

Yes and their replacing them for free. They said it is not a common thing but from time to time it happens.

[@Got2Learn]

Hmmm, interesting.

[@JohnathanBach]

What do you make of the pinch crimp option?

[@sissymurphy9620]

are there different types of pex because plumbers moved my whole house water filter to another spot from my pressure tank for my well . They used crimp clamps on my pex blue and white

[@tonyreynolds8073]

what about red and blue pipe does sun hurt it as well?

[@Got2Learn]

Yes, it's PEX with coloring to distinguish hot/cold ;)

[@ssfe1485]

how can i contact you i live in canada and i got some questions for you about plumbing

[@Got2Learn]

Facebook!

[@maindimon]

So, we're building a new house and the new plumbing is all PEX. Just curious, how does it compare to copper which is what we have in our current house?

[@Got2Learn]

They both have their pros and cons, I personally prefer PEX for many reasons. I made a video on this subject last year, here's the link if you would like to watch it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnrHgaKsmcmkr5Y

[@maindimon]

@@Got2Learn Awesome. Very informative. Thanks for all you do, that gives me the piece of mind.

[@Got2Learn]

My pleasure, thanks for the positive comment and good luck in your new home!

[@kerrygatling663]

All good tips 👍As I'm getting ready to do a pex install on my home.

[@Got2Learn]

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[@D1G1TALSYNAPS3]

How long can pex b be exposed to sunlight. Asking for a friend.

[@Got2Learn]

Not very long!

[@AXNJXN1]

All great points... I didn't know. Very helpful. Tks.

[@Got2Learn]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@aluckyshot]

Thanks, just doing my first pex work and this was helpful.

[@Got2Learn]

Glad it helped!!!

[@XDNonstop]

Nice thumbs up great video 👍

[@Got2Learn]

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[@menguardingtheirownwallets6791]

I hate that the crimped fittings always have such a small internal diameter to them, the flow of water is dramatically reduced in them over soldered copper fittings. So I went to 'EXPANDED' PEX fittings, instead of 'Crimped' PEX fittings. This is usually referred to as 'UPONOR' fittings. I bought the cheaper $150 Cold-X expander tool from Home Hardware for all of my fittings.

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

We would always up size the pex in certain homes. Instead of 3/4" trunks like we would do in copper, we would do a 1" trunk, with 3/4" fixture branches. But now, I run uponor for the reasons you mentioned. I prefer the uponor now. I got mechanical Apollo Expansion tool at Menards for about the same price

[@jonyemm]

My biggest issue with pex (b i guess it is) is how restrictive the fittings are.