THE PEX-A PIPE SUPPORT is a steel channel that provides continuous support for PEX tubing in suspended piping applications, enabling hanger spacing equal to that of copper. It is offered in 9' lengths ...

PEX is also popular for in-floor radiant heating systems, though you need PEX tubing with an oxygen barrier. ... Use a drop-ear bend support to hold the tubing in a tight bend (right).

They provide a fast, economical way to hang copper, CPVC, and PEX pipes from joists and rafters. Made of high-impact ABS plastic, these J-hooks allow nails to sit flush against a wall or stud. Best ...

I’ve been a master plumber for more than 35 years, and for many of those, I was licensed. I’ve always loved plumbing, and I clearly remember when PEX pipe was breaking into the marketplace.

PVC - Pros - Long life. PVC has a predicted lifespan of 50-70 years or more, compared with 40-50 years for PEX. - Lower cost. PVC is less expensive to purchase than PEX, although it usually will ...

PEX pipes are flexible and therefore simpler to install than PVC. Your plumber will have to create fewer connections, because PEX can bend to accommodate changes in direction.

Dear James: We are remodeling our garage into a family/entertainment room. It has a faucet with copper pipes now, but I plan to add a sink. Is using PEX piping ...

This allows PEX in many cases to last longer than both copper and CPVC plumbing. PEX first entered the market in 1993 but has only started to become an industry standard the last decade.