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

THE PEX-A PIPE SUPPORT is a steel channel that provides continuous support for PEX tubing in suspended piping applications. THE PEX-A PIPE SUPPORT is a steel channel that provides continuous support ...

Q: I recently bought a new "comfort height" toilet for my mother and intended to install it myself. I mounted it to the floor but when I was about to hook up the water supply, I noticed the water line ...

Q: I'm building a new home and have the option of using PEX piping for my hot and cold water in the house, as opposed to traditional copper. Do you have an opinion about both materials? Have you used ...

Q: I can't afford to hire a plumber to install new water supply lines in my home. I've seen the PEX plumbing tubing and think it's the way to go, as there are no soldered joints hidden in the walls.

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Q. I have to install new water supply lines in my home. My current home has copper water supply lines. I’m intrigued by the plastic PEX material, but it seems too good to be true. Using PEX, I’d only ...

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 ...