What Is Pex Plus

Ecoflex potable PEX plus is a pre-insulated pipe with a heat trace wire applied on the pipe. This product features a self-regulating heat trace wire with a maximum output of 5W/ft. to keep the water from freezing.

Which PEX connection method is best?

PEX-A, which has the most flexible tubing and best freeze- and kink resistance, is ideal for use with kitchen and bath fixtures. PEX-B is slightly less flexible and less freeze-resistant.

What is the difference between PEX and Uponor?

PEX-a is the highest flexibility PEX tubing and popular brands include Rehau, Uponor (formerly called Wirsbo) and ComfortPro. Typically, PEX-a is used with cold expansion fittings (F1960) or Uponor / Wirsbo’s brand name Propex fittings. Other expansion fittings that can be used are F2080 or Rehau’s Everloc fitting.