BiggerPockets

If you only need to replace one or two pipes it isn't worth it. If you are going to do a lot of work, it is definitely the way to go. The initial cost of tools makes doing a small job too expensive. You may wish to check your local building codes to be sure that it is allowed. Most areas are ok with it.

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From the outside all houses will look the same. It might reduce the damage after they kick the door in.

Is there any way to make it clear that your PEX property is a bad choice so they just avoid you? Maybe a bit much to ask but still I figured I could ask.

just to let everyone know i went ahead and did the pex. It has worked out wonderful and as soon as i can get the retaining wall rebuilt that just fell down in the rain i plan on replacing on an on going job.... But it was way to quick and easy to install

Next time I have a job I'm going to do it in pex. I figure it might cost me a bit more on the first job but the next job it will have paid for itself and then from then on out it's golden. Who knows what it's going to cost for copper 2 or 3 years down the road.

Hmm... since there's a mad rush on silver right now for people to hedge against inflation maybe I'll go out and buy tons of 14-2 wire since I'll probably use it in the future :-)

-Michael

Just be sure to check local codes to see if PEX is allowed in your areas first.

I loved the job that I had using PEX lines. Did a manifold and homerun for all areas of the home. Makes it easier to " winterize" the home.

Someone recommended CPVC to me. Not as flexible as pex - about the same resilience as copper - but a lot cheaper. He's been a contractor for 10 years and told me CPVC is pretty much legal wherever pex is and takes about 1/3 the time to install, and that repairs are a breeze. I have about 50 spare feet of copper for my next repairs but will be trying cpvc in the near future.

shark bites are a little more expensive... but in my mind well worth the time and effort..or lack of effort. Plus no costly expense of buying pex tool..

yes the shark bite will make those connections to copper etc... to pex.

and i thought about making those signs myself,but these jerks will do anything for some crack and i am sure they have never heard of pex

I have interest in PEX too, but I just have a couple of questions:

In product manuals the manufacturers suggest you don't use pex where you will apply termite poison. Apparently the pex absorbs chemicals. In my area termites are endemic, and tenting your property is inevitable. How much of an issue is this?

Has anyone seen issues with mice eating thru pex?

What about long term, 5 or 10 years+? Does pex get brittle and break easy, or become unrepairable?

I would like to try pex except for these doubts.

In my opinion superior pex tube plumbing is the way to go. Maybe not if you are only replacing one section though. If your whole plumbing system is pex you can expect to realize a 20% savings in your water bill. No Joints...