Since its arrival in the U.S., crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing has taken the hydronics industry by storm. That is primarily due to its reputation as being a durable, flexible, and, some might ...

During this age of rapid technological advancement, the basic science of hydronic systems remains relatively the same. The difference between the systems of old and modern hydronic systems lies in the ...

AFTON, MN — Justin Johnson and his wife, Jessica, had been planning their “forever home” for five years when they decided in late 2019 that they were finally ready to begin construction. Johnson has ...

Heat from the solar collectors is distributed through a radiant floor heating system using PEX tubing running through aluminium heat spreader plates. A hot water baseboard heating system is another ...

Q: I’m jumping into a major bathroom remodeling. My inspector says I can use PEX pipe. I’ve never dealt with PEX. What is involved in working with it? How do you transition between copper tubing and ...

Q: Can you help me make a decision, Tim? I’m building a new home and have the option of using PEX piping for my hot and cold water in the house, as opposed to traditional copper. Do you have an ...

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Using PEX for chilled water and heating hot water distribution is a very durable, cost-effective solution for transporting water to terminal units. Learn about the benefits of using PEX for hydronic ...

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — The California Building Standards Commission has given its approval for the use of PEX tubing in potable water systems in the state following its review of a Second Revised Draft ...

Q: I'm building a new home and have the option of using PEX piping for my hot and cold water in the house, as opposed to traditional copper. Do you have an opinion about both materials? Have you used ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Are you planning to install or replace plumbing pipes in your home? You’ve probably heard that plastic pipes made of PEX or PVC are competing with copper in popularity, but what are they, exactly? And ...