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Re: [VAL] PEX



I buy all my pex stuff 
here 
https://www.rvpartsoutlet.com/newstore/nojava/getcatinfo.cfm?cat=water%5Fsystems%5F%2D%5Ftubing%5Fand%5Ffittings&refid=840F2A51%2DE9CB%2D4C49%2D945BB0C1F6306329

Great folks to work with

Ken J


>Ok, I am convinced and need to know....When using pex, are the hot 
>and cold lines the same material and color or are they like pvc cold 
>and cpvc hot? Cannot find pex at hardware store or Loews n Depot. 
>Where do I buy? Surely in 4th largest city someone has on the shelf?
>
>In hydraulic (forklift) business, I can buy hose and fittings I just 
>shove on, incredible holding pressure and no clamps needed. Same 
>with my propane installs for the LPG and the coolant intercooler 
>lines. So is PEX like that, fittings and hopefully valves needing no 
>clamps? Can the fittings stand direct connect to the water heater or 
>do I need brass spacing away from the direct heat?
>
>I am ready to do a complete replumbing. Are there fittings to get me 
>to the fixtures such as sinks, shower, toilet, holding tank?
>
>Thank you all in advance.
>-Eddie-
>Houston, TX