Are the Wirsbo expansion type fittings and tool compatible with other brands of Pex? Can the Wirsbo expansion fittings be used in a hydronic radiant heating application?
Edited 9/20/2008 10:48 am ET by patmando
Edited 9/20/2008 10:49 am ET by patmando
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No, not compatible.
Yes, use HePex for the tubing. It has an oxygen barrier.
I'd talk w/ the Wirsbo rep to ensure you will get the stuff you want/need.
Have you tried "Sharkbites". Home Depot carries them. I have used them to join different types of PEX (Wirsbo Multicore and Heatlink). Have had it in the radiant system for a year now with no leaks yet.The only caveat I have found is to seat them completely or you do it twice.Hope that helps.