What is PEX tubing?

Crosslinked polyethylene tubing, or PEX, is flexible plastic tubing that has powerful, inherent advantages over metal and rigid-plastic piping for home and commercial plumbing systems.  Read FAQs about PEX plumbing here.

Uponor (formerly Wirsbo) first introduced the world to crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) for potable water plumbing systems in the early 1970s. PEX is the fastest-growing choice for residential and commercial plumbing systems, as well as radiant floor heating, radiant cooling and fire safety systems.

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