Pex To Copper Valve

A pex supply won t corrode.

Pex to copper valve.

The apollopex 1 2 in. In the case of a sink it s usually in the vanity. Solder a copper to pex transition fitting onto the end of the stub out that faces down then let the pipe cool. 4 run a 1 2 inch pex water pipe to the fitting and connect it by pushing the tubing.

As described above this fitting can accommodate a copper pipe on one side and a pex. Pex offers a central shutoff. Follow me on instagram. But even if you install pex fittings in a conventional main line and branch system the connections are quicker to make than soldering copper.

Pex x copper type valves are similar to the above but have one of the sides adapted to the installation of copper pipe. Also capable of integration into hydronic heating systems apollopex. Most water fixtures such as tubs sinks and showers have individual shut off valves located somewhere nearby. Chrome plated brass pex barb x 3 8 in.

For pricing and availability. Female copper sweat adapter is simple to install and is designed as an economical solution for the transtion from copper tubing to pex tubing. Quick lesson on uponor aquapex and copper water supply fittings. Sharkbite 1 2 in dia brass pex drop ear elbow crimp fitting.

If you don t want to bother with soldering opt for a sharkbite fitting. Brass pex barb x 1 2 in. Repeat with the opposite end of the repair area joining the pex to the copper pipe with another push fit straight connector. Brass pex barb x the apollopex 1 2 in.

These valves allow to transition between pex and copper and are often used in combination with copper manifolds. Compression quarter turn angle stop valve jar 6 pack. Sharkbite 10 pack 1 2 in dia brass pex tee crimp fitting. Pex fittings are faster to install than copper.

Apollopex barb fittings are a key component of the most economical potable water piping systems. If you wish you can install a push fit ball valve instead of a straight connector to provide a convenient shutoff for this section of the water supply system.