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 ...

Not all valves are the same. For PEX piping systems, whether plumbing or hydronic heating and cooling, the type of valve you specify and install can actually impact system quality and performance.

Cross Linked Polyethylene water tubing, or PEX, is a relatively new product which was first introduced in North America in 1984. PEX has been primarily used for radiant floor heating, and more ...