PEX-a is the highest flexibility PEX tubing and popular brands include Rehau, Uponor (formerly called Wirsbo) and ComfortPro. Typically, PEX-a is used with cold expansion fittings (F1960) or Uponor / Wirsbo’s brand name Propex fittings. Other expansion fittings that can be used are F2080 or Rehau’s Everloc fitting.

What type of PEX is Uponor?

Uponor manufactures PEX-a tubing is considered the superior type of PEX in the industry because the crosslinking is done during the manufacturing process when polyethylene is in its amorphic state (above the crystalline melting point).

Is Uponor PEX A or B?

There are two dominant brands of PEX: PEX A and PEX B. (A popular PEX A manufacturer is Uponor, while Zurn is a big manufacturer of PEX B.)

Is PEX the same as Uponor and ProPEX?

PEX pipe is made by a handful of companies, but the best version I’ve discovered so far is part of a system called ProPEX. It’s a proprietary brand of PEX connections and pipe invented by an international company named Uponor (uponor.ca) and based in Finland.

How long does Uponor PEX last?

Uponor PEX pipe and ProPEX fittings are covered by a 25-year transferable limited warranty. Visit our warranties page to learn more.

Can you use PEX crimp rings on Uponor?

Typically, PEX-a is used with cold expansion fittings (F1960) or Uponor / Wirsbo’s brand name Propex fittings. Other expansion fittings that can be used are F2080 or Rehau’s Everloc fitting. PEX-a can also be used with all crimp fitting and push-fit style methods.

Is Apollo PEX A compatible with Uponor?

Apollo® Expansion PEX Brass Fittings can be used with Apollo® Expansion PEX (Pex-A) or Uponor ProPEX™ tubing.

Can you use Viega fittings on Uponor pipe?

They work with all Viega PEX tubing (including FostaPEX), as well as all other brands and types (A, B, C). Watts and Uponor press fittings are designed for use only with PEX-AL-PEX tubing (any brand).

Is Viega a PEX B?

The Viega PEX system uses the PEX-b tubing (although you could also use another brands PEX-a) and a pressed ring securing the PEX to the fittings. Some advantages with the pressing system is that the fitting are now available with press rings already built-in.

Can you expand Viega PEX pipe?

There’s a chance that you could over-expand the tubing, which can cause microtears that eventually lead to larger tears and leaks. (The number of expansions required depends on the temperature and size of the fitting.) The press technology of Viega PureFlow joins PEX in a secure and consistent manner.