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Entries Tagged PEX

Factors That Make a Resilient Plumbing Design

Factors That Make a Resilient Plumbing Design

Sustainability, waste reduction and overall environmental impact are important as well as material longevity and efficacy
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Shifting From Copper to Hybrid Polymers Produces Cleaner, More Sustainable Plumbing Systems

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The Science Behind Frozen Pipes

Understanding exactly how pipes freeze in frigid conditions can help you minimize the risk of failure for your customers
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Plumber Finds Quick Leak Repair That Meets Customer's Tight Budget

A case study shows how SharkBite fittings and PEX pipe helped a plumber find a satisfactory solution for a customer's leak problem
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Case Studies: Residential Plumbing, Water Quality and Conditioning

PEX Waterline More Popular Than Copper?

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PEX Pipe Fits New Schools' Needs for Energy Efficiency, Fast Installation

A case study shows how REHAU INSULPEX pre-insulated PEXa piping helped project planners achieve the new schools' goal for LEED v4 Gold certification
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Determining Whether a Job Is a Simple Repair or Full Repipe

Consider these three questions when you’re deciding between repair and repipe options on a job
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AWWA Updates Standard for Underground PEX Water Service Lines

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PEX Pipe Fit for Winter

The characteristics of PEX allow it to withstand freezing conditions better than more rigid pipe materials
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PPI Updates Plastic Pipe Design Calculator

Version 3.0 adds pipe sizes, fluids and static water column pressure function
Give Customers a Healthy Home With the Right Piping Materials

Give Customers a Healthy Home With the Right Piping Materials

It’s important to select materials that can minimize the risks of biofilm growth, leaching and permeation
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REHAU Donates Pipe, Fittings to Plumbing Union’s Training Center

The Local 562 in eastern Missouri aims to provide students a training simulation that mirrors real-world scenarios they’ll encounter
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Work More Productively and Profitably With Polymer Piping Systems

Materials like PEX and PP-RCT — either on their own or in a hybrid system — provide numerous advantages for plumbing and mechanical piping systems