For the installation of PEX pipe fittings used or polyethylene, which is securely seal the area connections.
Production of PEX pipe has a rather wide range, among which there are PEX pipes, from the combined material. For example, the widely used PEX Pipe AL, made of metal plastic, having quality characteristics and indicators of resilience.
Scope PEX [...]
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PEX fittings – is the connecting part of the pipeline to be installed in places of its branches, bends, transitions to a different diameter, as well as appropriate private assembly and disassembly of pipes. PEX fittings are used for the hermetic connection pipe and other ancillary purposes.
PEX fittings – is an integral part of any [...]
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The materials out of which the connecting pipe and PEX fittings:
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) – from the produce disc valves, diaphragm and Taco mixing valves, filters, Taco heating valves. Possible Temperature – 0-60C, the pressure in the pipes made of PVC can be up to 16 bar. PVC pipe is well resistant to chemicals.
PEX – suitable [...]
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The most common methods for connecting PEX tubing should include the following:
* Butt welding;
* Welding with electro;
* Mechanical connection with compression PEX fittings.
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The first two methods have found their successful use in the assembly of pipelines with a diameter exceeding 110 mm. To perform the welding requires expensive special welding equipment and skilled personnel for [...]
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Installation does not require disassemble of the PEX fitting and is based on the method of simple pushed home in the PEX fitting and then automatically capture and sealing the pipe.
How you can implement a three-stage fixation pipe PEX fitting. This requires:
a) loosen the cap nut;
b) to introduce the tube into PEX fitting until it [...]
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Cheapest Fittings is PVC. They have their drawbacks – they are prone to corrosion (rust), so after some time will require replacement. In Canada, PVC Fittings are used most often. There are several explanations, and one of them is the fact that we are accustomed to everything thorough – if the walls of the house, [...]
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