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   Mike_Smith | Dec 07, 2001 08:25pm | #1

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   absolutely.. would spec it on every job..

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   Tim_Kline | Dec 08, 2001 08:48am | #2

   *Earlier this year, I was on a job where I saw Aquapex by Wirsbo for the first time. Upon measuring two scrap pieces of tubing marked on the side by the manufacturer as 1/2" and 3/4", the inside diameters actually measured 3/8" and 5/8". Copper tubing is 1/2" and 3/4" ID. What gives with this stuff?

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   Kevin_R._Craig | Dec 08, 2001 08:56am | #3

   *Most custom homes I plumb are done with copper. But lower end customs and spec. homes I do with Wirsbo Aquapex and yes I use the homerun or header system. I feel more comfortable without fittings in the walls and ceiling.

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   David_Doud | Dec 08, 2001 06:18pm | #4

   *last spring we (I plus the professional) plumbed the new bath with pex - it is quick and easy, no leaks on pressurization, check back with me in 20 years - tubing supposily stands freezing, altho I can't believe the brass will - took care to route in such a way the system will drain - due to design restraints, I do have fittings in the walls - my main reservation is system is not amenable to alteration/rerpair without the crimping tool ($300 or so), so it's call the pro for anything -

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   piffin_ | Dec 09, 2001 05:47am | #5

   *Greatest thing since sliced bread!

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   The_Tennis_Court_Builder_...on_t | Dec 09, 2001 07:33pm | #6

   *Not legal for Domestic water in NY State that I know of.near the stream,aj

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   Danial_T | Dec 10, 2001 01:54am | #7

   *Have done a couple of houses with it using the header system. Like it alot. Really like it for snaking up existing walls or in tight spaces. We filled a piece with water and plugged both ends, tossed it in the freezer for a week. Didn't break. Great stuff. DanT

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   Jill_magill | Dec 10, 2001 02:05am | #8

   *We did all our hot and cold with pex and I just finished plumbing and turning on the radiant floorHeating in our new house today. It all went well. The hot and cold potable has been running for 5 months. Almost all fittings are accessible under the house( have not insulated yet) there are no leaks and this is the first time I have used pex.Jill In Jackson

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   jon_ledebuhr | Dec 10, 2001 04:07am | #9

   *how does PEX compaire to copper in terms o price?? materials and labor?thanks

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   Jill_magill | Dec 10, 2001 04:03pm | #10

   *I was able to do all the plumbing myself, saving lots. You do have to have the crimping tool or tools. The cost was I beleive cheaper but I have not run all the numbers. It is definately easier to add when ever you want and offers more flexibilty for do-it- yourselers.Jill

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   diddidit_ | Dec 10, 2001 07:47pm | #11

   *What about with compression fittings? Do those pass muster? I've got significant re-plumbing to do someday...did

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   James_DuHamel | Dec 10, 2001 08:32pm | #12

   *did,I have used the compression fittings a lot, and have never had so much as a pin hole leak in any of them. I like them, and will continue to use them.Do not, however, put these compression fittings in any enclosed wall cavity. I use them on shower valve connections, but there is an access panel to get to them.The crimped connection IS the best, but compression fittings work fine IMHO. If you are going to replumb an entire house, I personally would go with the crimped connections, and would spring for the crimping tool. The compression fittings can get quite expensive for a whole house. For small jobs, I'd stick with the compression fittings.Just an opinion...James DuHamel

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   Jill_magill | Dec 11, 2001 04:43am | #13

   *I agree about the crimp fittings. I have used both and both work but compression are much more expensive. The cost of the crimping tools is worth it in the long run.Jill

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   re_silc | Dec 11, 2001 04:43am | #14

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   I am in the planning stages for a new house in Tucson, Az. Anybody use Pex pipe for hot and cold water? What about a Pex manifold system? See http://vanguardpipe.com/vanex.html