I Highly Recommend Zurn Pex B Pipe. Zurn Fittings and Zurn Rings - This is What's In My Home

[@brianbetters1273]

To be honest this video seemed more like a Zurn promotion than an informational video . I left very confused as to what exactly you are trying to inform your audience about .

[@WalkerOne]

Agreed

[@Red_Twizzler]

Pex-b with copper crimp rings for life.

[@coletutino8017]

So it looks like Zurn is approved for F1960 but their warranty won't cover pipe installed with expansion method. This is from page 31 of the Zurn Residential Plumbing Installation Guide: "Zurn PEX tube can be used with these fittings [F1960] so the standard number is included in the print string on our tube but the system is not covered by the Zurn PEX warranty" I accessed this from Zurn's website July 2023. Seems like a big deal!

[@SpringRubber]

I saw the same thing but I think it's excluding installs using rings and fittings from other manufacturers. I accessed Zurn's F1960 Expansion PEX Installation Guide (today in Feb 2024) and the warranty, page 6, makes it clear that Zurn piping, expansion rings and fittings are warranted -- but only when installed by a licensed professional.

[@kbwfgg6400]

Based on your info I have decided to use Zurn. BUT, I can't find any???? Can not find any Zurn fittings on line??? Calling local stores in N.E. Ohio, some stores sell the Zurn pex but not the fittings?????

[@winkyfab2860]

I'm currently finding that issue as well. I'm in Western Ohio and need to replace my main water supply line. Trying to see what's the best pipe to use and I can't decide what's best.

[@tccoggs]

Zurn isn't immune to lawsuits/failures as well, they were at the center of the brass fitting dezincification issues in the early of part of the 2000's. Hopefully this system is better.

[@waytospergtherebro]

You highly recommend this product which no supply house carries. Cool.

[@RKmndo]

Zurn has a website.

[@MarineScoutSniper]

Bingo😂

[@tinman1955]

The month previous to this video you posted one showing multiple manufacturing defects on Zurn tubing and warning is to beware of the stuff. Now, three weeks later, you love it. What changed your mind?

[@Pugsbrew]

This!

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Ok im confused now. I thought regardless of brand, PEX-B was a completely different polymer cross-link technology that did not support the expansion fitting process and only used crimp rings while PEX-A only used the expansion fitting process. What gives? I've had several Zurn plastic elbows to break btw.

[@PS-gp9ch]

Mr. Joe, is the inside diameter of the ZURN PEX B the same size as the inside diameter of UPONOR PEX A.. ?

[@PoPo-du9hq]

I have already installed half my house with Uponor pex A with copper manifolds on both hot and cold. If I were to replace all the Uponor with Zurn type B, can I install it on my propex copper manifolds and reuse all my brass fittings (tee's and 90's). I also used the plastic pipe bend supports in some areas to keep from having a joint, can the zurn pipe be bent like that? Thank you

[@dognatious6153]

What about the chloramine degradation of PEX that you discussed before? How's the Zern better for this chloramine embrittlement???

[@majstrujeme8352]

It will be same as uponor. The interior texture still has grooves.

[@dognatious6153]

@@majstrujeme8352 Thanks.

[@Roy-ij1wq]

@@majstrujeme8352 It will be the same as the clear Uponer Pex. The class action problem with Uponer was limited to the blue and red because the process they used to heat clear pipe to get the red and blue dye to stick to degraded the pipe. Other manufacturers add the dye before the pipe is extruded.

[@MichaelPace2.0]

Do you consider brass fittings for expansion pipe unnecessary?

[@shawnalexander8009]

One fitting that I always use is shark bite shark bite. In my opinion is the best out there. They have a 25 year warranty And you can take them off and reuse them time after time

[@drew22]

Sharkbite is the most homeowner friendly since you don’t need an expensive expansion tool or press tool, but for professional plumbers I would recommend against using them in any settings that you can’t easily access like inside walls without access panels. The good news is the few times I’ve elected to use Sharkbite fittings they have yet to fail I just dont trust them nearly as much as expansion or copper crimp.

[@patrickday4206]

All your depending on is the quality of a small rubber ring the oxygen and sunlight do a number on your car tires imagine what chlorine can do

[@jameskhoo8407]

Can you use stainless steel fittings with zurn pex b?

[@71organicmusic9]

What about the inside of the zurn pipe?? Does it get eroded away like the upnor.....from chlorine??

[@kpd3308]

I think I'm going with reinforced pvc vinyl tubing for my RV plumbing. Or maybe nylon? Any comments?

[@evracer]

Is it OK to use the Uponor expansion head on the Zurn? I have heard that the Zurn head is actually nicer.

[@Vincerama]

Zurn, Zurn, Zurn ... how about the expander head? Are the ones that come with the cordless tools (Milwaukee/Dewalt) OK? Or do you need the Zurn heads too, which adds a lot to the already expensive tool (for a non plumber)

[@ab-qn7kv]

Does zurn have flow restrictions with their fittings like other pex b products, or is it sized like pex a?

[@metalmanexetreme]

Since it expands it would not sacrifice Internal diameter

[@nathankawailima8548]

Thanks Joe for honesty about upornor pex pipe, I watch your videos because you're are so informative about what products you recommend and why. I greatly appreciate your honesty and I will share the advice to other and recommend that they look at your you tube videos.

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

Hope it helped.

[@steelcitysewerman]

Thanks for bringing the problems with uponor to light

[@kkz2dgz]

You answered my question's thank you Joe !!

[@benanderson7093]

Thank you so much for this content. How long have been puting zurn in , and why do you think zurn expansion will not fail like uponor?

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

The Extrusion Method is the difference. Zurn uses better technology. Uponor has undulations on the inside of the Pipe. Zurn does not.

[@Joester41]

​@@IntegrityRepipeInc are the material compositions different between uponor and zurn pex-b tube? Even without the undulations it seems that Zurn would suffer the same degradation, albeit after maybe a longer life. What is the oldest Zurn pex-b install that you've done? When was the change from chlorine to chloramine made?

[@Pugsbrew]

@@Joester41 No reply

[@terencemerritt]

Here in our local area we only have shark bite brand pex b. Which my understanding is you can only use crimp rings. How do you recommend getting water flow with all fitting being push in fittings which are smaller diameter obviously

[@MarineScoutSniper]

Upsize. Use 3/4 inch where you would normally use 1/2 inch and so on. Just until you’re within 6 to 12 inches of the destination point.

[@patrickday4206]

In England they use an ethylene pipe that are welded together same pipe that is used in chemical plants because the plastic is chemical resistant and doesn't leach chemicals

[@plumberman5369]

I'm in texas,i've used uponor for fifteen years now, I have not had any problems.

[@michaelcollins5438]

Could you talk more about the brass fittings, I did not know they were breaking because of the pressure of the crimp rings, do you think the plastic fittings will hold up better than the brass under the crimp rings?

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

The Extrusion Method is the most important factor. Zurn uses better Extrusion Methods. Yes the plastic copper crimp fittings has a slightly better history at this moment.

[@larrylupe]

Joe, I believe you are using the pro-pex/uponor expansion adapters on the zurn pipe. Do you have to use Zurn's expansion adapters? Does it matter? Additionally, can I use Zurn's PEX-B with a sharkbite copper stub out adapter for PEX-A?

[@johnwhite2576]

what about turn pipe and turn compression fitting s? or even Stainless steel fittings.?

[@aldoogie824]

Hi Joe, quick question - if using Zurn Pex B along with the expansion method - is it possible to heat up the tube ever so slightly with a heat gun? My Milwaukee battery powered heat gun isn't even that strong.

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

I would not suggest that you do that. Very easy to make a mistake.

[@aldoogie824]

@@IntegrityRepipeInc Can you do a video on this specifically, I think your audience would benefit from it. I know I would. :) :)

[@patrickday4206]

Maybe a warm cloth if cold

[@Aepek]

@Integrity Repipe inc Thx for vids and getting message out there especially about ZURN Pex B being able to use expansion fittings, as ppl think I’ve lost it at times😉. Also wanted to ask you, what thoughts are on Viega PureFlow crimp/compression and the fittings?

[@patrickday4206]

Not using zurns expansion adapter on your tool?

[@jjc355]

Hello from Michigan, Joe. Thanks for enlightening me on Zurn Vs. Uponor. I will be researching this further as I am renovating a vacant home and almost to the re-pipe phase. You say that Zurn PEX doesn't like the cold temps during installation. My problem is that I do not have a working furnace. And most of the pipe will ran in the crawlspace. If I take care like you say by making sure the crawlspace is heated this winter during the re-pipe will the pipe survive when the heat is removed?

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

Yes it will survive freezing It is just a stronger pipe and a little harder to work with while the pipe is cold. Once installed it acts like all expandable Pex pipe systems

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

I just released a video that might interest you. hope it helps.

[@jjc355]

@@IntegrityRepipeInc I just watched the video and yes it will help me very much. Thanks for guiding us in the right direction, Joe. Happy Holidays!

[@JLLG2]

@@jjc355 I am in Michigan too, have a small project that I would like to use Pex for. It will be in a outside wall and most likely will need to winterize or have an easy way to drain. I am relocating a garage hose bib to be closer to the door for conveinence. Have you located a supplier of Pex B? I am in near Flint. Searching Zurn says Home Depot, but searching online reveals nothing from Zurn???

[@deltafour1212]

@@JLLG2 Michigan here also. Ever find PEX B supplier?

[@JMBlackNet]

I have zurn and have chlorinated water just shy of 1ppm per city water report. Would you install whole house filter to remove the chlorine?

[@mr.k2905]

what about copper crimp rings on stainless steel fittings?

[@roberth3793]

So..... what brand of fittings do you use?

[@scruffy4647]

Copper all the way for the interior of the home.

[@henryayala9657]

THANKS for the video! I found out something new.

[@edkhoshaba170]

Thanks for your info god bless

[@ialso]

Maybe I'm missing something if all these pex have issues why are you replacing with more pex

[@HOGSBREATH1978]

What fitting we supposed to use? Lol. You know through experiences. I’m glad I found this. I’m about to have a house re done. Great to know. So the Zurn pipe has no colors?

[@kbwfgg6400]

I have watched several your your video's this morning. The take away that I have at this point is that the Zurn is the best option out there but you have to carefully examine each piece for Manufacturing defects. What about any chemical leaching from the plastic? I am building my home this summer. I am on well water - so no problem with the chlorine and ammonia issue. I am going to use a hot water recirculating system - I am really tired of spending half of my life waiting for hot water get to the faucet. I was figuring on using 3/4" copper for the hot water and pex for the cold water lines since there probably won't be a chemical leaching problem with cold water. From what you shared about the copper toxicity now I am not sure. Is the copper toxicity due to the chlorine and ammonia in the city water system? Or will it still be an issue with well water? What is your recommendation on which pipe to use on well water for a recirculating hot water system?

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

Well water can be acidic which will corrode copper pipes.

[@BigBear--]

I recommend installing a whole house reverse osmosis filtration system. Along with a good high power booster pump. This will give you extremely clean and pure water without any chemicals that can start to corrode any pipes, fittings, or fixtures. Along with just being a great health benefit for the family of having pure clean water to drink and use (soaps will lather up much better, along with a host of other benefits). The booster pump will increase overall system pressure and output flow, so you will have wonderful pressure in your showers and faucets, along with great flow for your spigots. I recommend at least one outdoor spigot to be on the whole house RO system. For washing anything like cars, windows, your outside walls, etc. You can use your regular well water for things like watering the lawn, but for all other washing needs, stick to the reverse osmosis output water. Make sure that if you install such a system you size it appropriately for your output needs. As well as install a large holding tank, as a buffer for your needs. For instance we have a 350 gallon tank, and our system can create clean water at about 3+ gpm. This way someone can be taking a long shower, while other people use faucets, or someone else is in the second shower, and the system won't completely drain for like 4+ hours at full usage (which will never happen, which is what we wanted). Or we can run our pressure washer at 4 gpm for over 4+ hours nonstop (just holding the trigger down) and the system won't run out during that time (which again, you never use a pressure washer like that anyway, so the system will basically never drain completely). Just make sure your hot water heater is also appropriately sized for your needs (I like to oversize this stuff, to not have to ever worry about water running out, hot or cold). Our house originally came with the RO system, however if I was to install it from scratch I would have used at least a 500 Gallon tank just to be safe (which we might still upgrade to, we'll see).

[@GOSOPRO]

Who manufactures the pex push on angle stop you use?

[@dzaino1986]

I'm sorry,, is that a Zurn pipe? I couldn't understand. :)

[@naro1213]

What pex brand does he use? I don't think he said in the whole video.

[@memphistn4534]

If Pex has so many problems why use or trust it? why not just use copper?

[@peteyou2325]

Why not just use copper? I'm beginning to ask that question too,after watching all these videos about PEX. Which is better pex a or pex b, which fitting is better, expansion, crimp, or clamp ? Are plastic elbows better than brass elbows and on and on. It's sure hard to beat a well done copper job in terms of reliability and long service life. More expensive for sure, but it may be worth the peace of mind.

[@srchubz]

because of the cost and the lack of flexibility. You're going to pay for the copper and pay for a ton of elbows/etc. And the cost isn't even close, so most folks make their decision right then and there

[@briano6962]

Just wondering where I can get the Zurn pex b. I am in the north east and did a search but I can not find it on the web. Do you have any websites I can go to order it. Thanks

[@stevenglass2506]

Joe, is there a difference between regular Zurn fitting and Zurn expansion fittings. Also if I am using Zurn Pex B are the regular fittings ok or do I need to use expansion fittings? ps. I am using expansion rings.

[@MIGHTYX2010]

Can this pipe be heated and go back to its original shape or when it's bent does it crease and stay creased?

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

Do Not ever heat and reshape a pipe. Cut any primped pipe out and trow it away.

[@jackcahill2383]

Thank you

[@ronaldnaeyaert3653]

Can you use Milwaukee m12 uponor expansion tools on zurn pex b

[@srchubz]

no. Zurn has an expansion tool (but it also mounts to an M12 so that's good)

[@barroonsyska467]

Can you mix copper with Zurn

[@allenhendrix6324]

Question on this product. Does it have to be kept out of the sun? If so, will just normal pipe insulation suffice?

[@Reloadeez]

Yes, it has some uv resistance, but it will start breaking down after 6 months of direct uv exposure.

[@vkarabin]

Who makes Shark Bite pipe?…that’s all I see in the box store!.. thanks

[@brianprado2472]

Hey Joe, I’m a framer in So Cal and build my own ADU. I’m having a hard time finding info on what’s legal to use. Wether it’s pex B or pex A or if both is fine? Also, are the plastic fittings legal as well? I’ll have a kitchen 3.5 baths. Would 3/4 piping work?? Thanks in advance!!

[@jaronjj45]

Is sharkbite as good as Zurn

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

No

[@michaelcollins5438]

Could you elaborate, is the shark bite PEX b made to different specs ? Shark bite is made in the USA, is the zurn also?

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

@@michaelcollins5438 Sharkbite is different company sold at Lowes. Zurn is made in Texas and Pennsylvania sold at Ferguson

[@jimrussell-us]

@@IntegrityRepipeInc i was looking up Zurn PEX B several months ago from Ferguson, I believe, and the pricing was outrageous and availability was sketchy. Hopefully the situation has improved in early 2023.

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

Yeah, it was reasonable when Ford said you had to use Ford filters and Ford oil, too. Then they were told it wasn't. A different fitting isn't going to cause the pipe to fail or vice-versa.

[@mike-pm6xn]

Wait... you're expanding PEX-B ??? I though PEX-A was expansion only. I've never heard about or seen anyone do this. What are we missing? Please explain in detail, thanks.

[@RKmndo]

PE-RT piping can use expansion fittings too.

[@boydguie8129]

Nice thanks for the chat .

[@tinman1955]

Aren't brass fittings stronger than plastic?

[@jimrussell-us]

Just a guess, but my suspicion is that they are more brittle because of regulatory changes.

[@RKmndo]

They might dezinkify. Then they're weak/dissolved. Poly fittings are stronger than the PEX piping.

[@S0ul5Hun73r]

hows Zurn B as far as water pressure goes? any loss vs pex a ?

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

No pressure loss compared to Pex a

[@stevenoel5491]

All the other pex a tubing is for expansion, interesting their B tubing is for expanding and not just compression fittings. Shark bite pex A allows all fittings and applications.

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Does Zurn make other than "B"? If so, what are the applications of the different types of Zurn. Many thanks.

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

No. Zurn Extrudes B Pex only.

[@jjobjr133]

Hi Joe, can I use the expander heads that came with my Milwaukee ProPex tools or do you have to purchase the Zurn heads? Hoping the ProPex heads that I have used on Uponor A can be used on the Zurn B. Thank you.

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

Zurn told me that they have no issues with you using Pro Pex Heads

[@abcbandb]

Hi Joe, thank you for such informative content. I understand your reasoning for not using the copper compression rings with brass fittings, but can you elaborate on why not use the pex expansion rings with the brass fittings (as opposed to the plastic fittings)? My notion was that the brass fittings (w/ the zurn expansion rings) would be stronger and/or more durable than the plastic fittings?

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

This is a very Good Question! Brass will always fail if it has zinc in it above 9% and all the fittings made out of Brass have more than 9% zinc. The companies are all proud of the Lead Free but the zinc content numbers are just as important. Please before you install Brass Fittings check the zinc percentage and use only brass fittings with 9% or less zinc. Please look up yellow brass fitting class action you will find it.

[@abcbandb]

​@@IntegrityRepipeInc Oh Wow! OK, I'd found these "ECO Brass/ECO Bronze" fittings marketed by Water Armor as "the Solution to Avoid Dezincification", but even they list "21% zinc" content. (Will use plastic fittings if I have to, but still looking for a reliable metal alternative.) What would your thoughts be on using stainless steel (like if Boshart had pex expansion fittings) with the Zurn expansion rings??

[@MIGHTYX2010]

​@@abcbandb I used to think this way also and it was explained to me, why do you want to use metal fittings that are so much stronger than your pipe and cost so much more money when the pipe will fail before the metal or plastic fittings do. Right now the plastic fittings are stronger than the pipe so there's pretty much no reason to use a metal fitting. All metals eventually fail with water and the whole reason people are trying to go to plastic is so that water does not corrode plastic, they keep trying to improve the plastic pipe and plastic fittings. I thought about it and decided, yeah, it does seem like the plastic fittings are stronger than the plastic pipe. The plastic pipe would probably fail before the plastic fittings would therefore there's no reason to use metal fittings. IDK just information. 👍

[@abcbandb]

​@@MIGHTYX2010 Thanks for your insight. While strength of the piping versus the fittings is "a" consideration, it is not the "only" consideration. In response, for the most part, plastic (regardless of whether pipe or fittings) will be more susceptable to extreme climates/temperatures (including freezing, boiling, melting, etc.), sunlight/uv rays, and/or physical damage/perforation -- when compared to a metal alternative. It bears repeating, that "[I] will use plastic fittings if I have to. . .", but it still seems to me that a reliable metal alternative (like stainless steel) would be best in a number of circumstances. Keeping in mind that the fittings/connections are the most critical junction points, I would be willing to pay a bit more for those parts if they were available in a safe truely corrosion-proof long-lasting impervious metal option.

[@MIGHTYX2010]

@@abcbandb well said good luck in your findings. I think you might look for a better pipe alternative as well though, almost all my service calls are for pipe failure not fitting failure. 👍

[@tannerwest6823]

This is all we use. Good stuff

[@BruceWayne-m6g]

Have any issues with it?

[@tannerwest6823]

@@BruceWayne-m6g none at all. Been using it for over 15 years. Sure everything has potential to fail over time but I’ve only fixed maybe 2 or 3 pinholes in pex pipe since it started getting popular back in 96 or whenever

[@rhinoman5908]

I am in San Jose, Ca., Northern California. NO plumbing supply have Zurn pex B nor fittings in stock. It has to be order from Southern California. not good. very frustrating!

[@David-fk6yg]

ALSO, You need to be sure to tell everyone mainly DIYers that when you go to Lowe's pex B that they speak of is NOT what you are talking about.

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

Lowes Pex B. Can Not Survive Expansion. Lowes sells insert fittings and copper/SS crimp rings. Good pipe and can not be purchased at a Lowes. Hope that helps. Thank You.

[@David-fk6yg]

@@IntegrityRepipeInc LOL, yes I know this.... However some newbies might hear you say something about PEX B & automatically think that they can go to Lowe's, get PEX B pipe & then grab the fittings that's for pexA. See what I'm saying now?

[@warrensnow6695]

I’m so glad you guys brought this up because I was starting to think that about the big box stores pex b. I would have made that mistake.

[@jimrussell-us]

I look for F1960 marking at minimum

[@hughjhardon8080]

Who makes all these off brand Pex b pipe? Like Lowes or Sharkbite, etc. Are these private label from another company?

[@byronewhite]

From a comment below then Lowes Pex is not a pex B expandable?

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

I finally went to Lowes and you can not expand Lowes pipe. Lowes only sells insert copper/SS crimp fittings and Sharkbite push on fittings.

[@jimrussell-us]

@@IntegrityRepipeInc there is F1960 PEX at Lowe’s in NC. But they have crimp stuff too. I think it’s Sharkbite branded is the PEX-A formula. I didn’t check for the undulations

[@RKmndo]

I found PEX-A (and PEX-B) at Home Depot and Menards in IL. I found PE-RT pipe at Tractor Supply, FWIW.

[@nathanielcarroll7870]

All fittings should be per A for expiration fitting. Right?

[@nathanielcarroll7870]

🔥 Expansion 🔥

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

The F 1960 fitting allows the most GPM of any system. The problem is only a few manufactures are compatible with F1960 fittings

[@cynic256]

What about the cinch clamps?

[@RonnyMathew]

Wait, is this not PEX A pipe? I thought the whole concept of expansion ring and expansion pipe is that it's PEX A, and not PEX B.

[@srchubz]

F1960 is expansion. the Zurn stuff is F1960, not really Pex A or B.

[@lophiz1945]

@@srchubz Wrong. Pex A / B / C refers to how the pipe is made chemically. Not about what fittings are used. There are Pex B pipe that also use expansion fittings, as in this video. Zurn pex b pipe can use either expansion rings or crimp rings.

[@hughjhardon8080]

Zurn posted a video from 5 years ago talking about expansion fittings on Zurn. I just don’t know why they don’t promote it more.

[@memyself5924]

Watching expansion drives me insane. I can just oversize the pipe, improve the flow using stainless boshart fittings that will outlast any of that uphonor or zurn crap. All while finishing the house while someone isn't even half done waiting on the expansion gun. I started the same house as the guy next to me with water the same day. I did shower valves and fully finished water in six hours. 3 bathroom two kitchen houses. Guy worked close to ten and had to return to finish shower valves. That new stainless will give you 50plus years.

[@BloodVenefice]

Thankyou sir

[@AnAmericanFan]

This is one of those arguments that one can go to any amount of random sources and find pro PEX-A, pro PEX-B, pro evaluate the criteria and chose either one. It all gets so tiring. Everyone’s a frikkin’ blowhard expert.

[@Reloadeez]

It's amazing how many people don't know some pex-b can be used for expansion fittings. Even supply stores are ignorant, ask them what the ASTM F1960 on the pipe means and they'll look at you with a blank stare.

[@jamess1787]

That's like asking an electrical wholesalers sales guy what 802.3af/at means or how they are or are not interoperable.... 🤷

[@rickyspanish9625]

I didn’t know this, but also they like don’t let us use pex here in the south Chicago suburbs.

[@antman7431]

@@rickyspanish9625 same here with not knowing Pex-B is expandable, so many people always talk about using expansion tool with Pex-A/Uponor that I just assumed Pex-B was only used for copper/stainless crimp ring connections.... that's what I get for assuming 🤪

[@RKmndo]

​@@antman7431 Zurn is the only brand of Pex-B I have seen that is advertised as compatible with expansion fittings. PE-RT pipe can also use expansion fittings. It's similar to Pex-A in flexibility and expansion, but it's recyclable, and it allegedly stands up to chlorine/chloramines.

[@Dirtydiapers4U]

Yeah people have to understand that it wasn't originally marketed for that when FEXB was out It was only crimp ring only. It's only as of 2022 the beginning that they put out their product line trying to keep up with open or expansion. The problem is zurn product isn't as readily available as open or is. Especially moving the same fitting f-1960. Major supply houses in the West Coast area are not moving PEX b it's all PEX a product. Not only upponor but other manufacturers are making PEX b not just zurn.

[@nickkiosk5513]

uponor until i die

[@perniciousprogressive8333]

Watch some of his past videos on Uponer PEX failures

[@richiecapuccino9853]

Hi Joe Just love the way you present your information. Can't get enough. I am currently having an extension built on my home and have chosen to have a radiant system installed, in concrete with tile. I have discussed this with the plumber and he was planning on using pex A because he said he can get tighter bends. Can you enlighten me to what you would use in your home? Many thanks from Long Island

[@canoeshoe]

Manufacturers are price gouging and calling it "inflation" lol

[@victorestevez7809]

How do you expect this video to be helpful when you never say why Zern. No data, No reasoning, No Nothing, SMH.

[@jeffs8803]

Expansion doesn't mean pex a?

[@quadroeffects9316]

This is PEX A that conforms to the ASTM F1960 standard. Their PEX B is a whole different line of products that conforms to ASTM F1807.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

I’m not aware of any pex that uses expansion fittings other than pex a

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

Zurn Pex B conforms to ASTM F1960

[@quadroeffects9316]

@@IntegrityRepipeInc Zurn doesn't specifically call their PEX tubings A or B. If the tubing conforms to the PEX A standard but not the PEX B standard, what do you call it? You don't call it PEX B that works like PEX A. It's just PEX A.

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

@@quadroeffects9316 Never true. The Extrusion method for Zurn is B. The Extrusion method Uponor is A. EXTRUSION METHOD.

[@thenexthobby]

@@wallacegrommet9343 You just watched a video of a PEX B pipe that _can_ be connected with cold expansion. Not all PEX B pipe can do this.

[@ChromeLuxx]

So unless you’re doing a full refit, you’re suggesting not to go Uponar to Zurn for a repair and share a fitting. Would be nice if Zurn had a Uponar to Zurn fitting, like there is for copper to PEX.

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

They Do. Uponor is F1960. Zurn is F1960. they use the same F1960 fittings. Zurn makes F1960. Uponor makes F1960.

[@anri1255]

Hello, have couple question to this product: 1. how long no leak warranty for this joint? 2. If compare with copper fittings, which is more expensive? Thanks.

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

Pex systems Uponor or Zurn both have a 25 year warranty. The Zurn system personal property warranty is 25 years. the Uponor system personal property warranty is 10 years. Copper systems cost the most.

[@Red_Twizzler]

Copper crimp is 1,000 easier to work with and repair than cold expansion. Never use cold expansion. Crimp with copper crimp rings

[@Theredeemedchild2]

Pex A is expansion pipe. Pex b is crimp only.

[@mikev.1034]

Believe it or not there’s companies that use copper crimp fittings

[@rpdx3]

Zurn, zurn, zurn 😂😂😂

[@BigBear--]

Why!?!? Why do you only use Zurn Pex B? I watched the entire video and still have no clue.

[@redsunsmr284]

This guy blows zurn execs

[@3ron]

But why use zurn over uponor. Just saying you recommend it isn't quite enough. You could be sponsored by zurn to say that, we don't know.

[@jongonegone1262]

it wont be long and everyone will be using silicone rubber garden hose !!!!!

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

In the end only a few will servive the class action lawsuits.

[@Roy-ij1wq]

You seem to be a paid spokesman for Zurn. I don't understand how you can post a video like this and in another point out multiple manufacturing defects in Zurn pipe with the recommendation that you inspect the roll before installing it. Really? I'm suppose to uncoil it to inspect it before installation? Oh wait, I need to heat it first because its cold outside. Furthermore, the class action suit against Uponer had nothing to do with the extrusion process. It is limited to the red and blue pipe because of the way the dye is applied to the pipe after it is extruded. Their patented process heats clear pipe so the dye will stick and in the process degrades the pipe making it more prone to develop cracks from water treatment chemicals. This is why Uponer no longer makes it. The Uponer clear pipe doesn't have this issue and has the same class 5 rating for resistance to chemicals as Zurn.

[@jamess1787]

"don't fix it if it ain't broke." Anyone remember PolyButylene? 😬

[@ymg200]

Can you say Zurn few more times?

[@mrDmastr19]

I think you need a Neon sign made for your video background that says: Pex King 👑

[@IntegrityRepipeInc]

I did the first Pex Install in the USA. Year was 1993. I imported the pipe from Europe. it is now a mess because of the endless Knock off manufactures.

[@mrDmastr19]

@@IntegrityRepipeInc that’s really cool story. do they still use it in Europe of have they adopted something new?

[@andrey162000]

Zurn fitting…..zurn ring……Zurn pipe……. UPONOR expander tool lol

[@repoman6034]

Yes! Zurn has "no issues" with the use of the M12 UPONOR Propex Tool!

[@karlthistle1501]

I think zurn stole the expanding ring concept from wirsbo/ uponor.

[@beans4gas]

Guy just voided warranty. Use a Milwaukee tool and not Zurn.