Is PEX okay for h/w-radiator heating system?

Nov 07, 2007 25 Replies

Facts are facts. Nothing more, nothing less.

there is also the option of PEX-AL-PEX, which is pex, covered with aluminum and then another layer of pex. Provides a complete oxygen barrier. I am using this on 180F hybrid radiant system. Some is running at 180 and some at 140.

I am currently a Colorado Master Plumber and I have been a plumber for more then 35 years. I have installed miles of PEX pipe. Like all pipe it has a number rating on it. It should have a temperature rating on it. If it has a temperature above 160 then it is OK for hot water heating.

Good point. I understand that oxygen in heating systems can cause problems with corrosion of steel pipes sections.

Bob

Thanks! That's good information

And thanks to all other for your thoughts and suggestions.

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