The fastest way to install hot and cold water lines in a home or room addition is the PEX piping employing an uninterrupted single-pipe between each fixture and the central manifold.

Q: I need to install some new water-supply lines in my home. I currently have copper. I’m intrigued by the plastic PEX material, but it seems too good to be true. Using PEX, I would only have a ...

I prefer installing PEX using a manifold system. This uses more PEX tubing, but it eliminates all the fittings hidden in the walls and ceilings of your home.

I have to install new water supply lines in my home. My current home has copper water supply lines. I’m intrigued by the plastic PEX material, but it seems too good to be true. Using PEX, I’d ...

PEX tubing is an easy-to-install alternative to copper pipe. Long used in radiant heating systems, flexible PEX tubing is perfect for water supply lines because it’s easy to run through walls ...

How to stop the hammering sounds in your water line December 22, 2020 More than 4 years ago This is a large-diameter water manifold in my house. The smaller PEX lines are flexible.

The advent of plastic tubing has revolutionized the installation of water lines in homes. You have lots of choices today.

Be aware that PEX water lines tend to have a slightly smaller inner diameter than copper water lines. It’s wise to install 3/4-inch PEX to shower faucets, hose bibs and other faucets where you ...