Pex Potable

Pex Potable

Today across North America, the use of plastic pipe for a wide variety of applications is becoming increasingly common. This paper wishes to summarize some of the basic facts about plastic pipe to give a better understanding of where, how and why it should be considered for usage. Several aspects concerning construction issues of today will be addressed.

Types of Plastic

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) -- PVC, also commonly referred to as Vinyl, is perhaps the most well-known and widely used of all plastics for pipe and fittings in construction today. It offers users one of the best balances of tensile strength versus economics being used for several pressure and non-pressure applications in both above-ground and under-ground applications.

PVC resin is derived from 2 natural resources of the earth, namely natural gas and salt. The natural gas derivative ethylene is combined with the chlorine component of salt to form the resin building block. The chlorine component is actually a by-product of a process whereby the sodium is being extracted from natural salt for use in caustic soda for soaps, detergents and other applications.

PVC is perhaps one of the oldest plastics being used for pressure pipe as far back as Post-WW1 Germany. Being one of the more rigid plastics, PVC is popular for usage as electrical conduit, process piping, commercial drains, irrigation piping and underground municipal piping such as water mains and sewers. It is commonly joined by means of solvent welding or gasketed bell and spigot.

Other uses of PVC in our daily lives include flooring, patio furniture, siding, medical tubing and small items such as credit cards.

Chlorinated Polyvinyl-Chloride (CPVC) -- CPVC is a second member of the vinyl family and is essentially a modified version of PVC. CPVC contains some extra chlorine in its molecule for enhanced resistance to chemicals and higher temperatures. Thus, the pipe is used for hot water supply, higher temperature applications in industrial facilities or for fire sprinkler piping in residential or light commercial applications.

Its properties are very similar to that of PVC by having rigidity and high tensile strength however, it is typically 3-4 times more expensive than PVC. Many times, CPVC will remain competitive with metals or other specialty plastics for specialized chemical applications. It is normally joined using either solvent welding or by use of flanged joints.

Polyethylene (PE) -- This is perhaps the most common plastic for everyday usage and certainly growing in popularity for many piping applications. PE is derived from 100% ethylene and its lack of chlorine is what gives it higher flexibility than the vinyls but at the expense of a reduced tensile strength. Thus, its popularity for piping has been mainly on applications where flexibility is desired such as marine intakes or outfalls, tubing for rural water wells, underground irrigation, road culverts and landscaping or farm drainage.

It is resistant to most solvents and thus cannot be joined using solvent welding. Thus, it is mainly joined by mechanical couplings or through heat fusion.

PE pipe is typically supplied in coils or straight lengths.

Cross-Linked Polyethlyene (PEX) -- PEX is a modified form of PE that has its molecular bond strengthened to enhance physical properties such as heat, chemical and crack resistance. It is mainly joined by mechanical fitting connections and is used primarily today as small diameter (3/8 to 1 inch) tubing for potable water or hydronic (hot water) heating. PEX is also available with an external oxygen barrier layer for hydronic heating or as an integral part of composite tubing with an aluminum layer centered in the pipe wall for added rigidity and strength.

Polypropylene (PP) -- PP is again a common item for everyday plastics but a bit more specialized for piping. It is very similar to PE but offers better chemical and temperature resistance. As a result, its most common piping application is for corrosive waste drainage for laboratories. It may be joined by either mechanical joints or heat fusion. The heat fusion is preferred for acid waste to ensure 100% reliability of pipe joints. The second most popular application for PP today is high purity water such as deionized water for medical usage or ultra-sanitary manufacturing.

Acrylonitrile Butadienne Styrene (ABS) -- ABS is a softer plastic than PVC yet more rigid than PE or PP. It is dominant in usage for residential drain waste and vent piping offering both economics and ease of installation.

ABS is notorious for having better than average impact resistance in colder temperatures and thus is commonly used for car bumpers and other similar applications.

Only recently has an ABS pipe been available for pressure pipe applications acting as an alternative to PVC or CPVC by offering improved impact and abrasive strength yet reduced tensile strength and chemical resistance. Applications here include mining slurry transport, refrigerants and chilled water piping.

Benefits and Limits

Plastic pipe offers many benefits to users which have helped lead to its steady growth in North America over the last 50 years. These include having light weight, ease of assembly, excellent hydraulics, chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, low labor costs and rigid industry standards.

However, as with all piping materials, there are some factors which will limit the use of plastic pipe and of which designers should always be aware such as pressure capacity (typically OK to 250 psi), temperature limits (over 200F often a concern), and building code issues (caution for plenums, vertical shafts, and hi-rise).

In summary, plastic pipe has become a dominant player in mechanical piping across North America. A proper understanding of the different plastics as well as their advantages and limits will help to ensure trouble-free installations.

Gordon Lefort is a Professional Engineer (Mechanical) employed with IPEX Inc., Canada's largest plastic pipe manufacturer and has over 20 years experience with the design and installation of mechanical plastic pipelines.

Watts Water Technologies Watts Water Technologies 3 4 inx100 Blue Pex Tubing P-34-100B $40.66 3/4?x100 blue pex tubing Flexible, corrosion-resistant, no electrolysis, and freeze damage-resistant PEX pipe can be connected to galvanized, copper, and CPVC systems PEX pipe meets or exceeds ASTM F-876 and F-877 standards PEX pipe is easy-to-install and will handle all normal temperatures and pressures common in residential systems and commercial potable water systems 3/4? x 100', blue Brand #: Watts Water Technologies P-34-100B UPC: 098268298369 Keywords: tubing coil flexible pex pipe

Watts Water Technologies Watts Water Technologies 3 4 inx100' Red Pex Tubing P-34-100R $40.66 3/4?x100' red pex tubing Flexible, corrosion-resistant, no electrolysis, and freeze damage-resistant PEX pipe can be connected to galvanized, copper, and CPVC systems PEX pipe meets or exceeds ASTM F-876 and F-877 standards PEX pipe is easy-to-install and will handle all normal temperatures and pressures common in residential systems and commercial potable water systems 3/4? x 100', red Brand #: Watts Water Technologies P-34-100R UPC: 098268298376 Keywords: tubing coil flexible pex pipe

Watts Water Technologies Watts Water Technologies 3 4 inx25' Wht Pex Tubing P-34-25 $10.93 3/4?x25' wht pex tubing Flexible, corrosion-resistant, no electrolysis, and freeze damage-resistant PEX pipe can be connected to galvanized, copper, and CPVC systems PEX pipe meets or exceeds ASTM F-876 and F-877 standards PEX pipe is easy-to-install and will handle all normal temperatures and pressures common in residential systems and commercial potable water systems 3/4? x 25', white Brand #: Watts Water Technologies P-34-25 UPC: 098268298383 Keywords: tubing coil flexible pex pipe

Watts Water Technologies Watts Water Technologies 3 8 inx100' Wht Pex Tubing WPTC06-100W $21.84 3/8?x100' wht pex tubing Flexible, corrosion-resistant, no electrolysis, and freeze damage-resistant PEX pipe can be connected to galvanized, copper, and CPVC systems PEX pipe meets or exceeds ASTM F-876 and F-877 standards PEX pipe is easy-to-install and will handle all normal temperatures and pressures common in residential systems and commercial potable water systems 3/8? x 100', white Brand #: Watts Water Technologies WPTC06-100W UPC: 098268311334 Keywords: tubing coil flexible pex pipe

Watts Water Technologies Watts Water Technologies 1 2 inx300 Blue Pex Tubing WPTC08-300B $65.37 1/2?x300 blue pex tubing Flexible, corrosion-resistant, no electrolysis, and freeze damage-resistant PEX pipe can be connected to galvanized, copper, and CPVC systems PEX pipe meets or exceeds ASTM F-876 and F-877 standards PEX pipe is easy-to-install and will handle all normal temperatures and pressures common in residential systems and commercial potable water systems 1/2? x 300', blue Brand #: Watts Water Technologies WPTC08-300B UPC: 098268336177 Keywords: tubing coil flexible pex pipe

Watts Water Technologies Watts Water Technologies 1 2 inx300' Red Pex Tubing WPTC08-300R $65.37 1/2?x300' red pex tubing Flexible, corrosion-resistant, no electrolysis, and freeze damage-resistant PEX pipe can be connected to galvanized, copper, and CPVC systems PEX pipe meets or exceeds ASTM F-876 and F-877 standards PEX pipe is easy-to-install and will handle all normal temperatures and pressures common in residential systems and commercial potable water systems 1/2? x 300', red Brand #: Watts Water Technologies WPTC08-300R UPC: 098268336160 Keywords: tubing coil flexible pex pipe

Watts Water Technologies Watts Water Technologies 1 2 inx100' Red Pex Tubing P-12-100R $22.46 1/2?x100' red pex tubing Flexible, corrosion-resistant, no electrolysis, and freeze damage-resistant PEX pipe can be connected to galvanized, copper, and CPVC systems PEX pipe meets or exceeds ASTM F-876 and F-877 standards PEX pipe is easy-to-install and will handle all normal temperatures and pressures common in residential systems and commercial potable water systems 1/2? x 100', red Brand #: Watts Water Technologies P-12-100R UPC: 098268298116 Keywords: tubing coil flexible pex pipe

Watts Water Technologies Watts Water Technologies 1 2 inx25' Wht Pex Tubing P-12-25 $5.91 1/2?x25' wht pex tubing Flexible, corrosion-resistant, no electrolysis, and freeze damage-resistant PEX pipe can be connected to galvanized, copper, and CPVC systems PEX pipe meets or exceeds ASTM F-876 and F-877 standards PEX pipe is easy-to-install and will handle all normal temperatures and pressures common in residential systems and commercial potable water systems 1/2? x 25', white Brand #: Watts Water Technologies P-12-25 UPC: 098268298123 Keywords: tubing coil flexible pex pipe

Good Water Warehouse PEX34100 .75 in. CTS PEX Pipe for Plumbing Applications $172.29 This PEX tube is 3/4 CTS (Copper Tube Size) Inside Diameter. It is 7/8 Outside Diameter. The bend radius is 7 . PEX (or crosslinked polyethylene) is part of a water supply piping system that has several advantages over metal pipe (copper iron lead) or rigid plastic pipe (PVC CPVC ABS) systems. It is flexible resistant to scale and chlorine doesn t corrode or develop pinholes is faster to install than metal or rigid plastic and has fewer connections and fittings. PEX is crosslinked polyethylene. Through one of several processes links between polyethylene molecules are formed to create bridges (thus the term crosslinked). This resulting material is more durable under temperature extremes chemical attack and better resists creep deformation making PEX an excellent material for hot water and other applications. PEX is ideally suited for potable water plumbing applications. It is flexible making it easy to install and service. PEX is able to withstand the high and low temperatures found in plumbing and heating applications and is highly resistant to chemicals found in the plumbing environment. Flexible PEX systems are quieter than rigid piping. PEX systems have fewer joints and are easier to install providing a lower cost installation over traditional plumbing materials. PEX s strength at temperatures ranging from below freezing up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit makes it an ideal piping material for hot and cold water plumbing systems hydronic radiant heating systems snow melting applications and even ice rinks and refrigeration warehouses. WaterPEX Tubing is also known as Sea Tech PEX Tubing and Aquape Tubing and is available in multiple colors for ease of water line identification. PEX is included in all of the major model plumbing codes used in the United States and Canada CSA IAPMO SBCCI BOCA ICBO IPC and NSPC and approved by HUD for hot and cold potable water plumbing use. PEX is designed for indoor and buried applications only. PEX Tubing should not be exposed to dire

Watts Flowmatic PEX12100 .5 in. CTS PEX Pipe for Plumbing Applications $101.88 This PEX tube is 1/2 CTS (Copper Tube Size) Inside Diameter. It is 5/8 Outside Diameter. The bend radius is 5 . PEX (or crosslinked polyethylene) is part of a water supply piping system that has several advantages over metal pipe (copper iron lead) or rigid plastic pipe (PVC CPVC ABS) systems. It is flexible resistant to scale and chlorine doesn t corrode or develop pinholes is faster to install than metal or rigid plastic and has fewer connections and fittings. PEX is crosslinked polyethylene. Through one of several processes links between polyethylene molecules are formed to create bridges (thus the term crosslinked). This resulting material is more durable under temperature extremes chemical attack and better resists creep deformation making PEX an excellent material for hot water and other applications. PEX is ideally suited for potable water plumbing applications. It is flexible making it easy to install and service. PEX is able to withstand the high and low temperatures found in plumbing and heating applications and is highly resistant to chemicals found in the plumbing environment. Flexible PEX systems are quieter than rigid piping. PEX systems have fewer joints and are easier to install providing a lower cost installation over traditional plumbing materials. PEX s strength at temperatures ranging from below freezing up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit makes it an ideal piping material for hot and cold water plumbing systems hydronic radiant heating systems snow melting applications and even ice rinks and refrigeration warehouses. WaterPEX Tubing is also known as Sea Tech PEX Tubing and Aquapex Tubing and is available in multiple colors for ease of water line identification. PEX is included in all of the major model plumbing codes used in the United States and Canada CSA IAPMO SBCCI BOCA ICBO IPC and NSPC and approved by HUD for hot and cold potable water plumbing use. PEX is designed for indoor and buried applications only. PEX Tubing should not be exposed to dir

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B And K Industries .75in. Low Lead Pex Ball Valve 107344NL $28.61 Ball valve. Low lead. Full port ball valve. For hot and cold water distribution applications potable water applications and radiant heat applications. 600 PSI non shock WOG. 20deg; F to 300deg; F temperature range. Corrosion and rust resistant. Superior flow rate. Pex connection. Length: 4. Width: 2.5. Height: 1.5

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