The flexibility and strength of tubing made of high density polyethylene material and coupled by PEX fittings provides many advantages over plumbing systems utilising metal or rigid plastic pipes. PEX pipes do not corrode and withstand cold temperatures without becoming brittle. They cost less than metal or plastic piping. They are much simpler to put in because they are stored in spools and need less fittings.

The main advantages of PEX tubing is its ability to stay supple in cold temps, its resistance to scale build-up and corroding and its lower cost compared to metal or rigid pipes. PEX tubing is less pricey than copper pipe, necessitates less time to install and involves fewer fittings.

PEX tubing is wrapped in reels. Because spools weigh less than cut metal or plastic pipes, they are easier to store and cost less to ship. Tubing can be wound off from the spools with no need for coupling fittings. Installation is much quicker and less expensive when it does not involve the running of pipe.

There are a variety of connection methods utilised in installing PEX systems. Some of these methods are proprietary and some require specific tools. Basically, the fitting is put over the tube or in the tube and then a clamp is pinched around the tube or fitting making a tight fit. The rings can be built of various metals or plastic depending on he joining method.

The tools you will use when installing PEX are a PEX pipe cutter, a main crimping tool and a de-crimping tool. The PEX pipe cutter comes in different sizes for 1/2″ and 3/4″ size pipes. Rings are crimped using the crimping tool. The de-crimping tool is employed for removing rings from pipes or fittings.

Fittings can be constructed of brass, bronze, copper or engineered plastic but the most familiar material in PEX plumbing is brass. The fittings have ridges designed to form a tight fit. When the ring is crimped over the tube or fitting a high-pressure seal is formed.

Employing the system of PEX fittings along with PEX tubing has distinct advantages over metal and plastic piping. It is less pricey than rigid plastic and copper piping . It can be put in right from the reels. It calls for less fittings. It last longer due to it is not subject to corrosion.