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  • PEX B Fittings
    February 4, 2024

    How Can I Install PEX B Fittings?

    Knowing how to install PEX fittings is essential when repairing or installing PEX pipes. Proper installation of PEX fittings enables you to create reliable and leak-free connections. PEX fittings come in a variety of styles, and each one of them...

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  • Clamps and PEX B
    January 29, 2024

    Can I Use Clamps on PEX B?

    Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) is a versatile, reliable, and popular type of tubing for plumbing in today’s world. PEX B (a type of PEX tubing) is known for its flexibility and affordability, making it a popular choice for most plumbing applications....

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  • PEX crimp
    January 22, 2024

    Can I Crimp Type B PEX?

    In recent years, cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) has been one of the most sought-after types of tubing in plumbing projects. It is more affordable, flexible and easy to install than conventional copper pipes. PEX is also corrosion-resistant and less likely to...

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  • crimpers
    January 18, 2024

    Can I Use Pliers to Crimp?

    When undertaking electrical-related professional or DIY projects, making reliable connections is essential. However, the tools you use determine the quality of the crimp joint you create. Some people will use their typical pliers to crimp connectors, while others will opt...

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  • Hand Crimping Tools
    January 12, 2024

    What is a Hand Crimping Tool Used For?

    When it comes to making reliable and effective wire/cable connections, crimping is one of the most popular methods used in most applications. Crimping is also cost-effective and gives consistent results when creating connections. To make crimp connections, you require a...

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  • Best Fittings for PEX Pipes
    January 10, 2024

    What Fittings Are Best for PEX Pipes?

    As cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes gain more popularity in the plumbing industry, it’s also important to choose the right fittings: fittings are some of the essential components in a plumbing system. PEX pipes are of different types (PEX A, B,...

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  • Handheld Crimper
    January 10, 2024

    How Can I Use a Handheld Crimper?

    Crimping is one the most reliable ways of joining cables to connectors/terminals in electrical work. It has gradually gained popularity as an alternative to soldering. To complete this process, you’ll need a unique tool called a crimping tool or crimper....

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  • PEX Colors
    January 4, 2024

    What Do PEX Colors Mean?

    Polyethylene cross-linked (PEX) pipes have recently gained a lot of popularity across the world. It has become a useful tubing in most plumbing applications, from water piping, radiant heating, and electrical cables to cooling systems. It’s estimated that PEX is...

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  • Water heaters
    January 3, 2024

    Can I Connect PEX Directly to a Water Heater?

    Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) is among the most sought-after plumbing solutions due to its durability, flexibility, affordability (often costs nearly half the price of copper), and ease of installation. Over the years, PEX has become increasingly popular in home improvement and...

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