Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX tube

2008-01-04 Thread Scott Howell
Bob, thanks for this info. I think one problem I have been kicking around in my mind is that various pipes run here and there with branches etc. and I guess the whole point of pex is that you do away with all these branches etc. and you just have a hot and cold side and run your pex from

Re:[BlindHandyMan] PEX tube

2008-01-04 Thread chiliblindman
Hello Scott. The distributor panel does allow to have separate runs directly to any fixture if you want. You can run a hot and cold line to an area and tee to go to more than one fixture in an area. Also available are small brass manifolds with multiple fittings to attach pex to and go to I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX tube

2008-01-04 Thread Scott Howell
Hey Bob, thank you very much for the infor mation, encouragement, and support. I guess I shouldn't really complain cause I only have four sinks which includes the deep sink, two crappers, and one shower. All of the main lines are accessible from the basement by moving the drop ceiling out

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX tube

2008-01-03 Thread David W Wood
what is Pex? David - Original Message - From: chiliblindman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 1:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] PEX tube Scott replacing part is quite possible. I had replaced what was in my basement and let

Re: [SPAM] Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX tube

2008-01-03 Thread chiliblindman
PEX is plastic tubing that comes in colors, is used for hot or cold water lines, takes high pressure, and can be used by anyone that can use a pair of adjustable wrenches. Speaking of adjustable wrenches, I used my battery powered adjustable to remove the old sink parts. It was nice to be

Re: [SPAM] Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX tube

2008-01-03 Thread David W Wood
is this the flexible stuff or the solid. the flexible comes in rolls say of about 50 metres. David - Original Message - From: chiliblindman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX tube

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX tube

2008-01-03 Thread Dale Leavens
] PEX tube what is Pex? David - Original Message - From: chiliblindman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 1:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] PEX tube Scott replacing part is quite possible. I had replaced what was in my

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX tube

2008-01-03 Thread David W Wood
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] PEX tube Hi, Yes, PEX, (cross linked polyethylene) is fairly flexible and comes in rolls. It can be expanded to fit over fittings then clamped firmly into place. It will form around corners to a point without crimping, a little depends on the diameter