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Old 03-27-2012, 08:54 AM   #30
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Originally Posted by ishoot308 View Post
For you plumbers out there, does pex resist freezing better than copper??

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I am no plumber, but PEX is superior to copper in cold weather applications. PEX insulates and hold water temp better, whereas copper does not hold heat. For instance, a pex hot water line to a sink will provide hot faster than copper as the water heats up the copper as it is providing water to the faucet.

The flexibility in the pipe helps in freezing situations as the pipe can adapt to ice buildup.

PEX cannot be used in direct sunlight and is not critter-proof.
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