Can you use expansion fittings on Zurn PEX?

Zurn utilizes a patented variation of the silane method that produces the highest temperature/pressure resistance, flexibility, highest chlorine rating, extended UV resistance, colors and can be used with insert/crimp fittings as well as expansion fittings.

Is Zurn PEX type A or B?

Zurn Pex, Inc. chooses the Silane (PEX-b) method to manufacture its tubing. While high degrees of cross-linking can be achieved using this method, it is unnecessary because the density of the base resin for Zurn PEX is higher compared to PEX-a and PEX-c methods.

Does Zurn make PEX A?

Zurn offers a complete line of complementary PEX products and design assist services. With the addition of Zurn Expansion PEX, we introduce a total PEX solution. Our products are engineered to perform in the toughest plumbing conditions and stand the test of time.

Is Zurn PEX better than uponor?

The only real difference between the tubing (aside for the process) is that Zurn has greater UV exposure allowances prior to installation.

What kind of tubing does Zurn plumbing use?

The attorneys are looking into the Zurn plumbing system that’s made up of cross-linked polyethylene (also known as PEX) tubing, polyphenylsulfone plastic fittings, and metal crimp clamps that secure the tubing and the fittings together. The parts look like this:

When did Zurn PEX brass connectors come out?

A settlement has been reached with Zurn Pex, Inc. and Zurn Industries LLC (“Zurn”) about brass crimp fittings/connectors made of certain yellow brass manufactured and/or sold by Zurn between 1996 and 2010 (“F1807 Fittings”).

Is there a defect in Zurn PEX pipe?

Others haven’t been so lucky, and more are joining a class action lawsuit against Zurn Industries, alleging a defect in the brass fittings that join lengths of PEX, or cross-linked polyethylene pipe, together.

Where does the water come from in Zurn PEX house?

That would explain what they found when they inspected the origin of the leak in the retired physician’s beautiful lakefront home on Benedict Lake. After removing tile to get at the problem, it was determined that a large jet of water was coming from the side of the brass fitting connecting the hot water supply to the shower control.