Like the other answer states, there should be no issue with cutting and adding a tee to the existing line unless it’s had prolonged UV exposure. If you’re truly worried about using the expansion tool on your line then you can try a push-to-connect fitting such as SharkBite brand.

Can you use PEX B fittings on PEX A?

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Quote from Youtube video: The recommended method to transition is to use a pex b insert style fitting into both the pex a and pex b pipe we'll use the crimp ring on the pex.

Can I use crimp fittings on PEX A?





Crimp fittings are compatible with all types of PEX tubing, except for PEX-AL-PEX. Crimp fittings are preferred for many applications since they are widely available and are the most affordable.

Can you use SharkBite on PEX type A?

SharkBite push-to-connect fittings listed to ASSE 1061 approved for PEX-A, PEX-B and PEX-C pipe.

Can you crimp Uponor PEX A?

Typically, PEX-a is used with cold expansion fittings (F1960) or Uponor / Wirsbo’s brand name Propex fittings. Other expansion fittings that can be used are F2080 or Rehau’s Everloc fitting. PEX-a can also be used with all crimp fitting and push-fit style methods.

How can you tell the difference between PEX-A and PEX-B?

Differences can be summarized as follows:

  1. Flexibility – PEX-A is the most flexible, allowing for it to be fastened by cold expansion, which allows the end to be fluted prior to inserting the fitting. …
  2. Kink-Resistance – PEX-A has the greatest resistance, PEX-B the lowest.

Is it better to crimp or expand PEX?





PEX crimp equipment is a lot more affordable than the expansion kits. However, despite the pricing and form shortcomings, most plumbers prefer to work with expansion because installation is more efficient. There are fewer leaks, and it also seems to be more durable against extreme colds and frozen pipes, etc.

What fittings can be used with PEX A?

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Quote from Youtube video: Crimp fittings are the most commonly used type of fitting.

Are PEX fittings interchangeable?

Push-to-connect can be used interchangeable with most types of copper tube size pipe, including PEX, copper and CPVC. No special tools are needed to make these connections. Also, the fittings can be easily removed and reused.

Will Sharkbite fittings work on Uponor PEX?

If your supplier is selling Sharkbite fittings, all sharkbite fittings will work on all three types of Pex. I have only seen Apollo expansion fittings and all Pex expansion fittings will only work with Pex-A due to the I.D. If you have Uponor, you have Pex-A tubing.

Is Uponor PEX type A or B?



There are two dominant brands of PEX: PEX A and PEX B. (A popular PEX A manufacturer is Uponor, while Zurn is a big manufacturer of PEX B.)

Is ProPEX the same as PEX A?

PEX pipe is made by a handful of companies, but the best version I’ve discovered so far is part of a system called ProPEX. It’s a proprietary brand of PEX connections and pipe invented by an international company named Uponor (uponor.ca) and based in Finland.

Can I use blue PEX for hot water?

Color-Coded: Red PEX pipes can be used for hot water supply lines, blue PEX for cold water supply, and white for either hot or cold. These colors are just for your convenience. Plumbing code does not require the pipe color to match the type of water supply.

Is SharkBite PEX A or B?



Cross-linking is defined as polyethylene material that has undergone a change in molecular structure using a chemical or a physical process whereby the polymer chains are chemically linked. SharkBite non oxygen barrier pipe is manufacture as PEX-B and SharkBite oxygen barrier pipe is manufactured as PEX-C.

Is PEX OK for drinking water?

These leakage products consist of residues of additives used during production to give plastic pipes their desired properties, as well as any subsequent breakdown products. The study showed: There are no health risks associated with drinking water from PEX pipes.

Do mice eat PEX tubing?

The Problem



Mice and rats will chew through anything they can, including plastic, so PEX tubing is at just as much risk as the plastic-coated wiring in a car or an HVAC unit. While all rodent damage can be expensive, if rodents chew through a home’s PEX water pipes, the result can be disastrous.

What is white PEX pipe for?

White PEX pipe can be used for either hot or cold water. Gray PEX pipe, like white, can be used for either hot or cold water (although not all DIY centers carry gray).

When should you not use PEX pipe?



PEX plumbing is fine inside the walls of a home, no matter the temperatures as it can be covered with insulation. However, one of the disadvantages of PEX plumbing is it cannot be used outdoors in cold climates as there is no way to cover them and protect them from freezing temperatures.

How long do PEX pipes last?

50 years

PEX: Due to its flexibility and durability, PEX piping should last at least 50 years. PVC / CPVC: Under typical conditions, these pipes should last up to 100 years.

Are Sharkbites reliable?

John Guest quick-connect and SharkBite fittings are both reliable and awesome fittings for emergency fixes. Even though Quick-Connect and SharkBite fittings are rated for use underground and behind walls, soldering pipes may be the smarter choice.