PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And ...

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The QickClampâ„¢, a PEX tubing installation tool, allows installers to make tube-to-fitting connections of multiple sizes with one crimping tool; one tool fits all four sizes of the fitting (3/8, 1/2, ...

A line of Ridgid® Compact Series pressing jaws is now available for crimping PEX and multilayer tubing for radiant heat and potable water applications. These jaws are used on PEX systems using ASTM F ...

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Q: I need to install some new water-supply lines in my home. I currently have copper. I’m intrigued by the plastic PEX material, but it seems too good to be true. Using PEX, I would only have a joint ...

If you're faced with repiping your home because of a water leak, you'll be presented with two piping options: copper or PEX. Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons for each type. The video above from ...

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