PEX and PVC Reviews

The 3/8″ PEX Tubing w/ Oxygen Barrier is one of the newer additions to the PEX Tubing with Oxygen Barrier range. These tubings have been manufactured as per ASTM F876 or F877 standards, which entail that these PEX Tubing variants have high degree of durability and provide ultimate performance as well.
Specifications
The PEX Tubing of 3/8 [...]

Tags: 3/8, Barrier, DIN 4726, IAPMO, NSF/ANSI 14, Oxygen, Oxygen Barrier, PEX Tubing, psi, SA B137.5, SDR 9

In addition to ultraviolet radiation and the action of microorganisms, there are other factors that cause degradation of polymers. Although most polymers are slowly reacts with oxygen, elevated temperatures and ultraviolet radiation can strongly accelerate the oxidation processes. Water has a relatively weak negative effect. Nevertheless, there are three different effects associated with the influence [...]

Tags: heat, moisture, Oxygen, PEX plastics, Testing