PEX manifold system

bradthebard · 01-06-2010, 10:09 PM

In the process of finishing up replumbing an old house with pex.

Here is the central manifold

A shot of the pex runs in the joists.

The tankless water heater that will feed it.

And here is the upstairs hall closet I converted into a laundry closet.

Those are Sharkbite connectors for the hot and cold water, if you can see them. Worked great. No leaks (the threads above them leaked a little though) and installation is literally a question of pushing them on. For small projects they are great, though a bit cost prohibitive on larger ones. I used a sharkbite on a hot water line for three years at the cabin and it never leaked a drop.

**Chris** · 01-06-2010, 10:23 PM

That is pretty sweet I have never seen PEX used.

**Otahyoni** · 01-17-2010, 01:51 PM

So PEX just pushes together? Sounds like the air lines on trucks...

How long is it expected to last versus CPVC or copper?

**SilverBack4Jack** · 01-17-2010, 02:41 PM

Several different connector styles for pex. The main one used in my area is the crimp style.

**nhmaster3015** · 01-17-2010, 02:55 PM

Don't use metal hangers on pex'

The holes drilled through the joist need to be in the middle 3rd of the joist

PlumbingTheCape · 04-06-2010, 12:15 PM

Looks good

01-17-2010, 02:41 PM	#4
SilverBack4Jack Always Learning..... Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sumter SC Posts: 61	Several different connector styles for pex. The main one used in my area is the crimp style. __________________ Well you see what had happened was....

01-17-2010, 02:55 PM	#5
nhmaster3015 Master Plumber Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 14	Don't use metal hangers on pex' The holes drilled through the joist need to be in the middle 3rd of the joist __________________ When in doubt, hire a licensed professional

04-06-2010, 12:15 PM	#6
PlumbingTheCape Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 36	Looks good __________________ Darren Bosman -Master Plumber- www.plumbingthecape.co.za

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01-06-2010, 10:23 PM	#2
Chris Moderator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 746	That is pretty sweet I have never seen PEX used.

01-17-2010, 01:51 PM	#3
Otahyoni Killer of Threads Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 559	So PEX just pushes together? Sounds like the air lines on trucks... How long is it expected to last versus CPVC or copper?