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The report covers the 50-year history of PEX, from its European origins to its widespread use in North American plumbing and heating systems It highlights the evolution of ASTM standards F876 and F877 ...

An example of a multiport tee with PEX-B pipe. These preformed pieces can reduce a large number of fittings if used in a well-laid-out plumbing system. This article first appeared in the May/June 2025 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your home's plumbing system is an integral component of modern everyday life. Unfortunately, because much of it resides behind the wall's ...

PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...

Adding a new zone to an irrigation system; PEX vs. copper; repairing stripped screw holes. Lee Gilliam travels to Austin, Texas to help a homeowner add drip line to her existing sprinkler spray head ...

These new fittings — designed for joining cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing in potable water and radiant applications — use the same tools as Viega’s bronze PEX press system. These new fittings — ...