this is some back yard bull shit so many things done wronh

No PEX "requires" an expansion too but non-expansion fittings restrict water flow.... Which is never ideal but at least it has to compensated for, so you should have mentioned it.... Also expansion fitting do not need a Go No Go tool, so its much less likely to ge a leak for DIY.. And PEX A if more flexible... so less or no elbow fitting are needed... I get it PEX B, Crimp fitting and tools tend to be far cheaper... Its just expansion fittings are the better option... BTW there are even a few PEX B piping brand that can use expansion fittings too, since they maker know they are better....

"wronh"??? lmfao

@@nc3826 since they maker know they better??? Its even funnier because you called out the other guy even though he obviously has no idea what he is looking.

What brand PEX do you recommend? Ive heard some are better than others.

You are welcome. Great! I’m glad you liked it. Stay tuned for more to come!

Pex is very easy, but don't use Pex-B which is what he is demonstrating. Pex-A is superior in every way, except initial tool cost, and that has come way down oven the last years. Here is why Pex-A is superior. 1. Pex-B must be properly crimped at every joint. This means you can set up the Pex-B, but forget to crimp a joint and it will blow out when pressurized. You must check each crimp with a go no go, which is time consuming. 2. Pex-B works against Pex's best strength. Pex tubing of both types continually tries to return to shape. When you crimp Pex-B it is always expanding against that crimp, trying to open it and loosen the connection on the fitting. The strongest any Pex-B crimp will be, is when you first crimp it. From that point on, the crimp and connection is constantly getting weaker. 3. Pex-A is not crimped. You put a Pex Sleeve over the tubing, use an expanding tool (a one time purchase as opposed to buying rings) to expand both. It is impossible to put a Pex-A fitting on the tubing without expansion. This means you cannot accidently leave a connection unsecured, as they will not be together. 4. Pex-A is ALWAYS trying to return to it's normal size against the fitting. When you first put the fitting in, it can actually fall out for a couple of seconds, then you can still twist the fitting for around 30 seconds. But the fitting is always getting tighter and tighter. The weakest the connection will ever be is when it is first made. After a couple of minutes, you can pressurize the system and if it holds pressure, the joints will always hold pressure. Instead of becoming weaker with time, Pex-A joints become stronger with time.

Thank you so much Phil! I’m glad people find my contact helpful. That is the goal of my channel. Stay tuned!

Phil you said it all 👍🏾

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You got that right.

I hope your projects go well for you. I appreciate you watching. Good luck with your build!

You are welcome Martin. Thanks for washing. Good luck with your pex pipe install!

I try to keep all of my videos straight to the point and with as much information as possible. Thanks a lot!

Thank you Raymond!

@@TheExcellentLaborer And thank you too buddy!

Very good comment about shut off valve.

Yes I was gonna say the same thing. When he was putting in the toilet line I thought the same thing. You might have to put in block so you can nail the radius. But you wont have any leaks there. Cause that alot of joints for a toilet.

could you please post a link to one of those "radius brackets" you mention?

@@RonH465 have to wonder why he is using pex

@@bgBleaideally one would run pex without joints wherever possible to avoid possibility of leaks .

If you think the crimping tool is expensive, price the expander tool needed for PEX A.

Mickey Mouse system

I appreciate that Paul! Stay tuned for more!

Great comment. I have 30 years under my belt and when I show new guys my tricks, I tell them that they learned something in 5 minutes that took me years to learn.

I thought you could use sharkbite on people. I have some seven years old under My sink

Awesome, Kevin! That is what I love about this platform, you can learn so much here. Good luck with your project!

Same here! Good luck!

Thanks a lot! I try to do the best I can. I am only human and sometimes it’s not perfect but life goes on! I appreciate the comment!

@@TheExcellentLaborersince you have a disclaimer that says you're not an electrician, plumber, or a contractor you should correct someone when they call you a contractor in the comments.

@@chichidouglas5078 Get real there Chi Phi Geesh what’s a poof

@@georgedavall9449 what?

Hey Ike! I upload 1-2 times a weeks. Stay tuned for lots more to come. Thanks you!

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

I’m so glad I could help you. I put a lot of time into getting a lot of information in these videos. Thank you for watching them! Good luck on your project!

Uh what codes did he mention besides testing at 100 psi?

Here in Southern California ,we are having a lot of rats popping up everywhere. I know that the pex that came out at first rats will chew through the plastic. Now supposedly the new pex that is sold has a chemical that rats don’t like the taste and will not chew through the pex, is it true? Talking to a Terminix employee, he told me the main reason rats will chew through the pex is because when rats eat the poison the poison dehydrates them. They then seek water to rehydrate and rats know there’s water in them pipes.

I have not tested the PEX pipe when it comes to freezing but that’s what I have heard too. I heard it stands up really well to not bursting under freezing pressure. Sounds like it is working for you. Thanks for letting us know!

Thank you so much Neo! I’m thankful for viewers like you that enjoy my content. Good luck with your project!

Agreed. I always support those boxes on two sides with a stud or blocking.

I always hate background music. It’s annoying and I’m hearing impaired so it just makes hearing much harder.

I agree with the background suggestion

I would not have noticed it if people didn't complain about it

I agree with removing the music..

I know what you mean. Makes it difficult to focus on what’s being said

Just so I am understanding you correctly, you're saying they are using the pex plastic fittings instead of the pex brass fittings?

@VInce Morath correct! The downside to plastic pex fittings is that it is a little more fragile then the brass ones so if you stress it hart or bang it with a hammer it could crack (& I've seen a fitting with a minor crack that was not visible & it was leaking... but if you install them properly & pressure test them they'll last virtually forever...) but with hard water like we have in upstate NY it is the best option for us & we stay away from as much brass & copper we can

@@allforcreativity I agree about the brass fittings. They only last a few years here in NC with my well water too. I haven't had any trouble with the plastic fittings that I've swapped out.

True, in my area, pa, I have seen tons of brass fittings fail

@@allforcreativity Hi there.....I found that red brass is allowed per code in lieu of yellow brass in some areas and that is directly related to hard water....since the zinc content is lower in "red". Are you aware of red and do you have any reason not to use that?

Thanks a lot Gilles! I hope you found the video helpful! I will be pressure testing soon and water testing the drain lines. Appreciate you watching!

FYI - Just be aware that rodents love to chew up this stuff and can cause a major leak.

@@ericinla65 How do you protect the pipes for a cabin on concrete stills?

@@GillesTanguay If an Rodent or Animal can get to the pipes. You have to use Copper Pipes.

Hey Phyl! I’m glad I can be helpful to you. PEX pipe is pretty simple to run once you do a couple pieces. Thanks for watching!

If I was you I would use A pex, with expansion plastic fittings, you will have a better product and better water flow.

That’s too funny 😂 I am working on keeping my videos informative and fun. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for being a educator as well Scott ! Take care.

How do you determine to use either type A or B?

@@siulseyer8053 pros and cons of both. Just your preference.

@@siulseyer8053 depends on if you want a 25 year warranty on the pipe. Uponor pipe is the only one with a 25 year warranty from the manufacture

Always use brass connectors, plastic connectors have smaller id's and therefore have greater water restriction.

@@siulseyer8053 I’m the biggest skeptic in the world. For 6 months I’ve read and viewed just about everything available on Pex plumbing, trying to find the flaws. I haven’t figured out why all new residential construction isn’t done with Pex A.

I appreciate that. Thanks a lot Angel!

Thanks a lot Guardian! I try to put as much detail as I can in the video so that way most peoples questions get answered. Thanks for watching!

With pex-a available, its just dumb to install B anymore,

Exactly how did such a good plumbing system get hijacked.

im new to this but it seams like that the copper ring over time will sweat and oxidize andthen add in water hammering. pop your done. i would go pro pex-a myself.

Haha that was hilarious Mike! I knew I would be crawling around in it while I was building this house so I made it a couple course is taller than it had to be. Thanks a lot for watching!

@@TheExcellentLaborer Very smart move!

I agree. PEX all the way!

copper antimicrobial, so it better for "drinking water."... and sweating less restrictive cheaper copper fittings, is not that hard to learn or do correctly....

@@nc3826 ahh you’re a romantic ;-) All true, but not sure Cu’s anti microbial properties will make a significant difference for the water supply? If you have bacteria in your drinking water that is a problem with the source. I have corrosion issues so PEX is right for me

romantic engineer is an oxymoron... FWIW copper holding tanks and pipes where part of a legionnaires disease outbreak prevention regime in hospitals from drinking water that where a major killers in the past.. since all water sources have some bacteria and other organisms... also PEX leaching is an issue too... and you trade corrosion issues for rodent and sunlight issues with PEX... but PEX A piping using expansion fitting.... is still a great idea, just not for potable water... but think what you want my YT expert friend, It's all good...

No problem Noah! Thanks for watching!!

Shark bites suck. I would never put one inside a wall.

Had a Sharkbite to copper pipe fail after 2 years. Corrosion and slow leak.

Also, you lose a lot of pressure every time you use a 90. You can tell he's a laborer, not a plumber.

This is pex B, you can tell because he is using a crimp tool. Pex A uses an expander tool.

You are correct in a basement you would need to drill the wood. Also using A pex gives you a 25 year warranty if you use their plastic fittings, not brass. Brass will corrode after 10-15 years. I have gone back on so many of the crimp systems and fixed leaks.

That’s not a base,ent though it’s not a crawspace

both pex a and b are inferior to copper when it comes to reduced I.D.

I agree 👍

I was using the clamps just now and my pipes are not being properly secured. I am stopping for now and waiting till tomorrow to swap for copper crimps. I bought the crimped tool thinking it would work for the clamps but k think it’s not working right.

Post the video you made here with you doing that.

That’s a good point. I really did not think about it like that. I would have to do the math to see how much is saved. I’d say at least $50 a house!

@@TheExcellentLaborer Maniblock block system is in no way cheaper. In a trunk and branch system just as you did here in the video you may have used @ 150 to 200 feet of pipe. In a miniblock system that would between 500 to 700 feet of pipe. Not to mention the maniblocks cost @ $400 by themselves. You didn't have that in the whole job you just did.

Actually you shouldn't use fittings unless doing a branch off the trunk.. Trunk and Branch is ideal if you plan to have recirc hot water, but the manabloc has it's place (I put on in on the last house I remodeled).. My new house under construction will have two 1" trunks and dedicated branch manifolds close to the user. Less fittings and PEX if done right.

I’m glad you liked it!

I’m glad I was able to help you Brian . Thanks a lot for watching and leaving a comment. Stay tuned for more!

This is a good channel for reference. Let me know how it goes!

Good luck with your project Samuel!