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PEX Universe youtube Different types of Pex tubing

copper tube

Copper pipe is used both by plumbers and for air conditioning (ACR), and the two fields have different ways of sizing the pipe.

Pipe for residential plumbing, or “plumbing tube,” is sold in nominal sizes which are 1/8 inch less than the actual outside diameter. There are three series (plus DWV):

  • K, having the heaviest walls, typically used for underground burial.
  • L, used for most purposes.
  • M, with the lightest walls, used for drainage and other low-pressure applications. (Some plumbing codes do not permit M.)

Wall thickness varies with nominal size. The resulting inside diameter is always within a few hundredths of an inch of the nominal size.

Temper

Types K and L are available in two tempers:

  • “drawn temper,” sometimes called “hard” or “rigid”.
  • “annealed temper,” often called “soft”. Soft pipe is sometimes called “flexible,” but should not be confused with the corrugated pipes for making connections to water heaters.
Size Actual
outer diameter,
inches
Type
K L M
Actual inner diameter, inches
3/8 1/2 0.402 0.430 0.450
1/2 5/8 0.528 0.545 0.569
5/8 3/4 0.652 0.668 0.690
3/4 7/8 0.745 0.785 0.811
1 1 1/8 0.995 1.025 1.055
1 3/8 1.245 1.265 1.291
1 5/8 1.481 1.505 1.527
2 2 1/8 1.959 1.985 2.009
available
in these forms 
drawn temper 20-foot
lengths
20-foot
lengths
20-foot
lengths
annealed temper 60-foot, 100-foot,
and 200-foot coils
60-foot, 100-foot,
and 200-foot coils
not made

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SharkBite Couplings

SharkBite Couplings make fast and easy connections from PEX, copper, or CPVC with NO soldering, clamps, unions or glue required.

SharkBite Elbows

Sharkbite Tees

Sharkbite Adapters

Sharkbite Manifolds

Sharkbite Connectors

Sharkbite Stops

Sharkbite Ball Valves

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Fittings

1/2" BALL VALVE with drain (#22304-0000LF) sharkbite.com/product/

1/2" X 1/2" Slip Coupling (#U3008LF) sharkbite.com/product/

SharkBite 22996LF Manifold 3 Branches (Closed Style) sharkbiteplumbing.com/sharkbite

SharkBite 22996LF Manifold 3 Branches (Closed Style). The Manifold is designed with a 1” body for maximum flow with a 3/4” inlet or outlet and 1/2” SharkBite branches. This product is lead free.

1/2" END CAP (#U514LF) sharkbite.com/product/

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TheOldkid888 youtube Different types of copper pipes and their applications.

TheOldkid888 youtube How to use sharkbite fittings for easy fix. Plumbing Tips!

Extension couplings are useful.

TheOldkid888 youtube How to Install Pex Pipe Waterlines in Your Home . Step 1 Plumbing Tips

Uses Viega system.

TheOldkid888 youtube How to Install Pex Pipe Waterlines in Your Home. Part 2. Plumbing Tips!

        Use 3/4" with well.
        3m 50s. Shows pipe bend fitting.
        

This Old House youtube All About Copper Pipe - This Old House

This Old House youtube How to Choose Water Supply Piping - This Old House

Good description of connector choices.

copper pipe sticks come in 10’ and 20’ lengths. 1/2” is common. Blue print type L. heaviest gauge. Red print type M. lighter gauge.

cpvc pipe (plastic)

Copper has gone up in price, so people will use CPVC.

PEX is popular as well.

This Old House youtube How to Replace a Plumbing Shut-Off Valve - This Old House

Stop and waste shut-off valve.

Home Repair Tutor youtube Replacing Copper Pipes and Fittings with SharkBite Push Fit Connectors -- by Home Repair Tutor

Indiana Diy youtube Sharkbite Fittings and Pex Pipe Review

SharkBitePlumbing youtube SharkBite Push-to-Connect Fittings - How to Install PEX Tubing, Copper Tubing, and CPVC Tubing

SharkBitePlumbing youtube SharkBite Slip Coupling - Copper or CPVC Repair

TheOldkid888 youtube Different types of pex pipe; the cost, the tools required and applications of and advantages.Tips

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How to Plumbing youtube Pex Pipe Plumbing (The Complete Series)

Dan&Sarah Makers youtube Plumbing 101, Pex Tools, Pipe, & Fittings!

Likes chopping style cutter. Crimper with 1/2 and 3/4.

Plumbersopinion.com youtube Pex Tools and Fittings

Vince J. Arcuri youtube How to use SharkBite Fittings

Nice video at a job site.

Basement Finishing Man youtube Plumbing Basement Water Lines with PEX!

Shows retrofit with Pex to copper. Pex 1/3 the cost of copper.

article at pexuniverse.com Supporting your PEX tubing

Long runs of PEX pipe have to be supported with proper hangers. It is generally recommended to fasten the tubing at every 32 inches when running it alongside a joist and at least every 6 feet if the tubing is supported by beams and running across them. Plastic straps and hangers are recommended but metal supports that are designed for use with plastic tubing can also be used. You shouldn’t use supports that are too small or can cut, scratch or in any way damage the tubing. Since PEX tubing expands and contacts when water temperature changes, it should be able to easily move in its support. It is also necessary to inspect all of the supports to make sure that there are no sharp edges that could damage the tubing.

Vertical runs of PEX tubing should be supported at every floor and at the mid-floor level, or approximately, every 4-6ft. When penetrating metal studs or other rigid surfaces, protect the tubing by using sleeving materials on all the penetrations. Regular nylon suspension pipe clamps may offer an easy and cost effective solution. It is also important to understand that PEX tubing expands and contracts as water temperature in the system changes. That is why it is recommended to allow 1/8” slack per foot of installed tubing (or approx. 1.5” per every 10ft). You can also create a loop in the PEX that is about 8-10 times the OD diameter of the tubing. Expansion will be accommodated by the tubing’s flexibility for sizes smaller than and including 1” size tubing.

Among the products supplied by PexUniverse.com, the following can be used for horizontal and vertical support of PEX tubing: Tube Talons, Nylon Pipe Clamps, Snap-in Clips, Peter Mangone Clips and Staple system.

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        1/2" SharkBite Ball Valve w/ Drain (Lead Free)
        SKU: 22304-0000LF
        $11.95
        
        3/4" Closed Copper Manifold w/ 1/2" Sharkbite Outlets (3 Outlets)
        SKU: 22996LF
        $29.65
        
        3/4" x 1/2" SharkBite Reducing Coupling (Lead Free)
        SKU: U058LF
        $6.55
        
        1/2" Sharkbite Slip Coupling (Lead Free)
        SKU: U3008LF
        $11.95
        
        1/2" SharkBite EndStop (Lead Free)
        SKU: U514LF
        $4.75
        
        3/4" Sharkbite Disconnect Clip
        SKU: U712
        $1.35