Copper vs. PEX “B” Pipes: Repiping Homes
in Long Beach Repiping Company, Integrity Repipe
Your home needs to be repiped, there are two great materials to choose from: Copper pipes or PEX A. Both have their negatives and both have their positives. At Integrity Repipe, we always recommend PEX piping over copper, because it is the most cost effective solution for our clients, and the benefits it brings to the table far outweigh the disadvantages. For qualified Long Beach PEX repiping technicians, contact the experienced professionals at Integrity Repipe.
At Integrity Repipe, we have five star reviews on Google, Yelp, and Angie’s List, and we have over 26 years of experience. Family owned and operated, we have repiped over 320,000 homes with quality materials manufactured right here in the U.S. We are proud to serve Southern California in the Long Beach areas of 90712, 90814, 90715, 90802, 90806, 90810, 90815, 90740, 90803, 90807, 90813, 90808, 90804, 90755, and more. For more information about the difference between PEX and Copper piping, contact us today!
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Long Beach PEX Repiping Company
Afforbable PEX Plumbing
Near Long Beach, California
The use of a PEX plumbing system in your Long Beach home is desirable for many reasons. PEX systems have many advantages, one of them being that they are much more affordable and cost effective to have installed. PEX systems are also extremely flexible, faster to install, and are resistant to scaling and chlorine. With the help of Integrity Repipe, remodeling your Long Beach home with a PEX Plumbing system is easy when you consult with our certified PEX installation experts.
Why PEX better than Copper?
The top competitor against PEX plumbing systems is Copper. This is due to its extreme durability. It’s resistant to bacteria, corrosion, and ultraviolet rays, which can quickly deteriorate other systems. However, copper plumbing is far more expensive and requires much more time to have installed. PEX plumbing is flexible, durable, and cost effective, so you are getting quality plumbing materials at low cost, and you pay even less for labor to have your local Long Beach repiping experts to install it.
Zurn AquaPEX® Tubing, the Best PEX Fittings for Repiping a Home Near Long Beach
For a repiping company in Long Beach that can help you decide if a copper piping system or a PEX system is best for you, contact the experienced repiping technicians at Integrity Repipe, today.
There are many types of PEX tubing. The best type is Zurn AquaPEX® Tubing. This is the best PEX fitting for repiping a home. The wall thickness, flow path, and internal diameter are outstanding. The chart below compares the features of Zurn F1960 Fitting vs Standard f1807 Fitting.
Zurn F1960 Fitting |
Standard F1807 Fitting |
|
Wall thickness (A) |
1/2″ fitting = 0.057″ 1″ fitting = 0.072 |
1/2″ fitting = 0.028″ 1″ fitting = 0/041″ |
Flow path (B) |
1/2″ fitting = 0.112 sq. inches (2.9 gpm at 8 ft./sec) 1″ fitting = 0.496 sq. inches (12.4 gpm at 8 ft./sec.) |
1/2″ fitting = 0.096 sq. inches (2.4 gpm at 8 ft./sec) 1″ fitting = 0.369 sq. inches (9.9 gpm at 8 ft./sec.) |
Internal diameter (C) |
1/2″ fitting = 0.378″ 1″ fitting = 0.795″ |
1/2″ fitting = 0.350″ 1″ fitting = 0.710″ |
Nearly 50% thicker walls and 25% greater flow rate
The Different Types of PEX Pipes
ProPEX Vs. Other PEX Insert Fittings
- Larger internal diameter of ProPEX means a 25% greater flow rate.
- ProPEX cold-expansion makes it impossible to overlook a connection, eliminating the problem of blow offs from dry-fit connections. Visual connection of ProPEX also means no calibration is required.
- Proven for more than 15 years, ProPEX Engineered Plastic (EP) Fittings have a more cost-effective and stable price than metal insert fittings.
- ProPEX works well in cold weather, especially with the built-in, auto-rotation mechanism on the new Milwaukee® M12™ and M18™ ProPEX Expansion Tools.
- ProPEX works with the properties of Zurn PEX tubing; clamp, crimp and press fittings fight the tubing’s elastic memory.
Milwaukee® M12™ And M18™ ProPEX Expansion Tools
- Built-in auto rotation for effortless, one-handed use, eliminating cold-weather installation concerns.
- Quick-cam mechanism for fast, continuous expansion
- Compact, right-angle design simplifies connections in confined spaces
- All-metal gears and integrated metal frame for maximum jobsite durability
- Paddle trigger for easy reach in confined spaces
- LED light illuminates work space in dark locations
PEX vs Copper vs CPVC Comparison Sheet
Why do plumbing professionals choose PEX as their preferred system? Copper and CPVC has been used for years. PEX is a plumbing system that is installed quickly, requires little labor and, if someone wants to do a DIY repair, PEX pipe repair is easy. The chart below illustrates the features of all three side by side. To learn more about PEX pipes, contact your local California plumbers, Integrity Repipe Inc.
Features |
PEX-b |
CPVC |
Copper |
| Resists corrosion, pitting and scaling |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Flexibility helps resist freeze damage |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Retains heat in hot-water lines; resists condensation on cold-water lines |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Dampens rushing water noise; eliminates water hammer and singing pipes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Cannot be dry-fit; eliminates potential for future leaks and blow-offs |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Manufactured connection system; eliminates need for chemicals and torches that can harm the enviroment |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| NSF International certification for water purity |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Flexible, eliminating added fittings and liability |
Yes |
No |
No |
*PEX-b and PEX-c are not heat-reparable.
Zurn ProPEX
PEX Clamp
CPVC
Copper
