Eddie,
Others have addressed availability and tube color. I want you to know
about the fantastic Cash Acme Shark Bite fittings I was introduced to a few
years ago when partially replumbing our 1969 Caravel. Tight spaces
prevented me from using tools to tighten the end fittings on the copper tube
I was attempting to use so I was persuaded to try PEX and these fittings by
my next door neighbor, a retired plumber.
Like the proverbial Camel ad, now that I've switched, I'll never go
back. And as far as color coding the tube is concerned, I can't imagine it
making that much of a difference within a single trailer where all the runs
can be visually traced from source to end.
Go to this link and see for yourself what Shark Bite fittings do and how
darned easy they are to use, no tools, no heat, no glues, no cure time.
Just push and play. They're O-ring sealed and can be reused a zillion
times. http://www.cashacme.com/prod_sharkbite.php
Go for it,
Glyn
> 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