I originally planned to go with traditional copper water pipes, using my soldering skills to make the necessary connections. I had heard of PEX, but was skeptical of anything plastic lasting long ...

Polyethylene pipes are available in various sizes and wall configurations for varied applications, some of which are listed in Table 7.17. Other sizes for specific applications may be available from a ...

Scientists suspected that, among other possibilities, plastic drinking water pipes exposed to extreme heat released the chemicals (SN: 11/13/20). Now, lab experiments show that’s possible.

Insulating pipes goes a long way in helping to avoid this." Cold weather health alerts issued ahead of snow Yorkshire Water recommended polyethylene foam for insulation, as it can be used indoors ...