Even in buildings that do not follow CDC guidelines, other factors, such as a boiler malfunction, could kick water temperatures to above levels deemed safe for PEX. The antioxidants in PEX piping can also be consumed by UV light, whether from the sun or a fluorescent bulb. PEX requires expe...
How about PEX or PP-R? Q. I am an artist and my husband is a residential designer. We have galvanized pipes now and are going to replace them, due to little water pressure. What is safest, copper or CPVC (chlorinated poly vinyl chloride) for plumbing a house? I read that PVC will...