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<blockquote data-quote="ORCUS DEMENS" data-source="post: 211668" data-attributes="member: 1779"><p>I'll start by saying I am also a big fan of copper pipe. Now first question, are you on city or well water/. If you have chemically active water I would recommend PEX. Second, If possible make your connections outside wall or close to surface where they protrude into the room. The big advantage of running PEX over copper is cost of the pipe. The fittings on the other hand are considerably more expensive. The best way to run PEX type plumbing is to "home run" the pipes. That is no fittings between mainfold in basement- service room. That way if there is a failure in the run you can isolate that run only and maintain service to other fixtures. As to what type of connection, I would be partial to crimping. Warm the pipe up before crimping to allow the pipe to better seal on the barb fitting. As it cools it will contract and further tighten. I know the push on fittings are easier to use but I am curious as to how ell they hold up against water hammer. Check with the rental department at your local hardware/ building supply house. They may rent the tools or loan them if you purchase enough materials. Finally do not drywall/ enclose until at least 24 hours after charging the system. Use it a day or two to make sure there are no slow leaks/drips. once in the wall it will cause mucho bad problems. Sorry for running long but water is the most destructive element there is.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ORCUS DEMENS, post: 211668, member: 1779"] I'll start by saying I am also a big fan of copper pipe. Now first question, are you on city or well water/. If you have chemically active water I would recommend PEX. Second, If possible make your connections outside wall or close to surface where they protrude into the room. The big advantage of running PEX over copper is cost of the pipe. The fittings on the other hand are considerably more expensive. The best way to run PEX type plumbing is to "home run" the pipes. That is no fittings between mainfold in basement- service room. That way if there is a failure in the run you can isolate that run only and maintain service to other fixtures. As to what type of connection, I would be partial to crimping. Warm the pipe up before crimping to allow the pipe to better seal on the barb fitting. As it cools it will contract and further tighten. I know the push on fittings are easier to use but I am curious as to how ell they hold up against water hammer. Check with the rental department at your local hardware/ building supply house. They may rent the tools or loan them if you purchase enough materials. Finally do not drywall/ enclose until at least 24 hours after charging the system. Use it a day or two to make sure there are no slow leaks/drips. once in the wall it will cause mucho bad problems. Sorry for running long but water is the most destructive element there is. [/QUOTE]
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