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In this article, we will learn how to install pex tubing properly. Though you may need help from a professional during the installation process, but this guide will help you to stay alert about all the processes that your employed plumber would do. In fact, you can assist him whenever needed to make it best to your own preference.

First you need to measure the pex tube. You must cut the tube of equal length from the primary tube with the help of a cutter specifically designed for pex tubes. Make it sure that you don't have any rough edges, so you must hold the tube straight while cutting it to the desired shape.

Next you need to interleave a copper crimp ring through the pipe. Once done, you must put in the pex tube through the fitting. Now, you must shift the copper crimp ring to the upward direction, so that it is positioned at the distance varying from 0.125" to 0.25" from the pex tubing.

Now you need to apply a ring crimper at 90 degree angle over the copper crimp ring. Close the ring crimper and curve the crimp ring. Rotating in 90 degree angle is really important, because if it is not done, then it may produce an uneven cut and also non-uniform crimp, resulting in not being able to cover the ribs.

Now this is the time for Go-NoGo Gauge Test. You must test the system you have attached so far with Go-NoGo tool. This test is done in order to check the adequate tolerance level. Make it sure that Go-NoGo Gauge does not slide over the fittings, if it is, then the tube is not cut appropriately.

You must understand that the Pex material tends to experience contraction by approximately 1" when the temperature changes about 10 degree C. The pipe is designed in such a way that these contractions are positioned in every 100 feet interval. So the pex tubing installation must be done in such a way that it can easily incorporate these contractions into the pipe.

In order to rectify this contraction problem, you must make a circle in the pex. Make it sure that the diameter should be about eight times of the tubing. When you are about to do vertical installation, you must ensure that you provide support in each floor. But it must be flexible enough to allow the necessary free movement of the pex.

Therefore, this is the pex installation method and how it is done. It is pretty less complicated, isn't it?

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How to Install PEX?

How to install PEX?

PEX (X stands for cross linking) or cross-linked polyethylene is an entity of water supply piping systems. It is seen as a breakthrough and revolutionizing substitute for other metal pipe alternatives used in plumbing and water supply systems.

PEX is used for various kinds of plumbing purposes, ranging from household to industry piping purposes.

Ever since its introduction, PEX has been very popular. The installation of PEX is so easy that many people use it for plumbing purposes without any external help. PEX is widely used in many countries for building water supply systems.

So you have decided to do your household plumbing by yourself. How to install PEX?

Here’s a start:

Tools that you might need are:

• Tubing cutter
• Ring crimper
• Go/No go gauge
• Fittings
• PEX tubing
• Crimping removal tool

Measure out the length of PEX you will need for installation and cut it with the PEX tubing cutter.  These pliers are especially designed for PEX and should always be used. Make sure that PEX is straight when you are cutting it.

After cutting PEX to length, slip a copper crimp ring onto the pipe.

Insert the tube into the piper fitting.  The tube should bottom out approximately on the shoulder of the fitting. Now, slide the copper crimp ring up so that it is exactly 1/8" to 1/4" away from the tubing.

Crimp the copper crimp ring with the ring crimper tool. Please ensure that the crimper is at approximately 90 degrees angle from the crimp ring.  After that close the crimp tool entirely, so that it is fully rests on the crimp ring.

Now, test the crimp with the Go/No-Go gauge. It is advised that the Go-gauge slides into the fitting with ease.  Although, it is possible that the Go-gauge is tight at places where the crimping tool has marked the crimping surface during the crimping operation.  The No-Go gauge should not slide over the fitting. The tubing should be re-cut and the joint should be made again if that happens.

Happy PEX plumbing!!!

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GTGlobe Industries is a manufacturer of PEX tubing, manifolds, and fittings for potable water plumbing and radiant floor heating systems.

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