How to Install PEX Pipe in Bathrooms (Quick Tips) -- by Home Repair Tutor
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- Опубликовано: 23 июн 2016
- This video shares how to install PEX pipe in bathrooms instead of soldering copper. We do a tool overview and show tips for proper installation.
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If you've never soldered before it can be intimidating. Plus you can easily catch your house on fire - never a good thing.
Today you'll learn how to install PEX pipe in bathroom. This is a general overview that'll share quick tips and get you familiar with PEX.
PEX pipes come in 1/2' or 3/4" at the local home stores. You can then get all the corresponding PEX crimping rings and fittings.
To effectively use PEX you need a crimping tool. In today's video I use the SharkBite crimper but there are many different brands. The one downside to the SharkBite crimper are the short handles which prevent good leverage.
It's pretty simple to use PEX. SharkBite recommends crimp rings be 1/8" to 1/4" from the end of the PEX. Slide your crimp ring over the PEX then the fitting into the pipe. Use your crimper at a 90 degree angle to the PEX and compress the crimp ring. It's that easy.
The video shares how to remove PEX crimp rings if you mess them up. This too is pretty straight forward.
Check out the video for all the details
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Hope you liked today's video. It's meant to be a high level overview of PEX and why you want to use it.
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I grew up on residential construction sites from the early age of 13. It was 1979, so, it was all good! I think copper sweating is the king, much like the stand and seam metal roofing for a home. In the other hand, I am with you Mr. Tutor, PEX is in my motor home, and I am understanding it, and it is needed in a slide-out, kind of environment! I like it 2 much! Thanks for the posting!
We re-plumbed a whole house 14 years ago. Haven’t had to repair anything since so far even when our pipes froze up they thawed out with no leaks best thing we ever did
Keep in mind 1/2" Pex is 3/8" copper, 3/4" Pex is 1/2" copper and 1" Pex is 3/4 copper as far as internal diameters go, roughly speaking. I also put a slight bend on the rings before sliding them on the pipe so they "stay" in place and done slide down the pipe while I'm trying to crimp them.
Nice tip
Thanks for this. So, for example, I am going to replace a hose bib that leaks and is being fed by 1/2" copper. Do I need to use 3/4" PEX to maintain the same inner diameter or would I just use the 'equivalent' of 1/2" PEX? It's about a 3 feed span and it's going to feed the water bib that I used for a drip irrigation and occasional hose use. I'm not sure if doing it the latter would cause a pressure drop or lower volume of water throughput. Appreciate any insight to this.
I just installed my own pex plumbing with the advice of a friend,oh man that was actually easier than i expected.
Using this system gave me the confidence to do it again.
Had no idea how to do PEX plumbing and now... I'm an expert! ;-)
Seriously, that's what I needed to repair this joint, thanks!
Thanks for your terrific video on showing us how to use Pex for plumbing projects. Very informative.
I am planning to replace my shower, faucet, and from what you have shown us, Pex is the less time consuming, and more economical choice for many plumbing projects.
I just began doing home improvements and was asked if I knew what pex was. As usual I went to RUclips and your video was a great source of knowledge. Thanks for the video.
I'm trying to teach myself this new-fangled technology. Thank you for such a well-crafted video, Mr. Tutor. I learned that Sharkbite fittings can be used with Pex, and knew that they were compatible with copper; thus, they can be used as transition fittings should the need ever arise. Knowing all this and having spent some time in the trade, I've seen both Pex and Pro-press joints fail. But only under rare circumstances.
Science has yet to determine whether plastic micro-particulates imbue human biology with toxic symptoms by the passage of a few more decades. Copper has its advantages, but valves fail all too often, and a way to join tubing without using heat and flame is a viable alternative to many difficult field situations.
There is criticism of using Sharkbite in residences because of its risk of failure due to excessive water pressure in many homes. I personally have a 3/4" ell in my crawlspace and Sharkbite by NPT connection flex braided tubing leading from my Cu supply to my water heater. I installed it two years ago, and everything's still holding fine. The crawlspace ell's even older.
Thanks again for the quick lesson. I learned things. 🙂
Man thanks so much for this video! I moved into a new house and needed to replace one of the toilets. It had pex line on it, which I’ve never heard of in my life! Didn’t have a clue how to proceed till your video!! 👍🏻
Yes, I am going to try pex plumbing. You did a great job of explaining how to use it. I'm glad u named the tools needed and what they do. Thanks a bunch
exactly what I needed to figure out how to fix my plumbing with the crimp rings and pex. thank you so much for your easy explaination, and easy to find with a search.
I plan on using PEX after this. I definitely feel a lot more confident now. Thank you!
I plumbed my last custom home 12 years ago with PEX and absolutely loved it in every way! No more copper or CPVC for me.
Awesome, thanks for sharing. PEX is certainly a lot easier than copper in many respects and it's good to hear you haven't had any issues.
Thanks for the video. Wife told me I am adding a utility sink, so your instructions were terrific!! I have PEX in my new home, anyway, and it works fine, however, it looks like I need to buy special tools to add a utility sink. I do like the ability to manage each line individually from the main panel. Easy.
Great video-Thank you!! I am gathering info as I need to reroute the Pex under my entire 3 bedroom mobile home. I live in Michigan it's Nov. 4th and I need this job done before the snow falls.
Bruce Thomas same here in Southern Alberta
I know that you are done by now, but for those that don't know; the PEX pipe isn't damaged by freezing but the fittings will break from ice building up inside.
Thinking about doing a van RV conversion and I'll definitely be using PEX for the plumbing. Thanks for this intro!
Great vid! My Son Beau works at HOME DEPOT in Oak Ridge,TN. i have an underground massive breach. Bill was $288.00 plus. I thought i am so screwed? I dont know where the leak is. I put the line in when he was 6 months old...he is 21 now. He hits me with your video and all the info i need. WOW...TIMES HAVE CHANGED... I am getting LONG IN THE TOOTH...live in MIDDLE OF NOWHERE and thought I dont have the energy...with this simple system...i am 40 again and have so much confidence.
Thank you and glad to subscribe to your channel...
Great stuff! DG
Yes I would use PEX and actually will be using it tomorrow in a shower remodel job at our house. Your video was very good as I did not know about the crimp ring removal device. I did buy all the tools since I figure I'll be using them again on another plumbing job. Thanks for the video.
My house has this in the house, real happy with it! I did not install it but very happy with the look. Made it 1000 times easier to install , pvc takes a lot more time! I will be buying another house real soon, I will use it again ..
Definitely, pex is the way to go. An educational video. Thanks for sharing.
I've used PEX for years in new home construction and the Manabloc distribution system. I have never had any problems with PEX but my plumber has done all the work. Since my plumber just retired and I have a small remodel on my house I am learning how simple it is to change or connect fittings.
Heck yes to Pex. Thanks for the upload, very helpful with plumbing in my bathroom.
Happy it helped
going to use it for the 1st time at my daughters home because all new builds here in Toronto Canada uses it now.
So I have finally made the switch. PEX all the way. You do have to make sure that if you get into a corner you have to make sure the crimping tool will allow you to do a good crimp. Or a variety of other tight spot issues. PEX is being upgraded to my home one room at a time. Tks for the video!!
So here I am in TX after the cold weather storm of the century, didn’t know how to work with pex or what tools I’d need, now I have a better clue, thank you, great video
Yep! Same boat. ALL pipes under the house. Going this route now. :)
This was a good, quick, informative video. Thank you so much.
I am looking to do a run of pex for an outside spigot. It's videos like this that will help me learn.
my husband has used pet for years. today I'm in charge of running pex from the house, through the greenhouse, and installing an outside bib. I'm ready! thanks!
Very simple and to the point instructional video. Great job👍
Absolutely WILL use pex on my next diy project.
Yes, I would use Pex pipe
Easy as your instructions
I replaced the new shower valve with Pex pipe
So far no leak, no flame, no torch, no cooper pipe
Clean cut and ready to go. Great clip. Thank you
Great video. Watched it to find out if I really need that ring removal too. After watching you do it, the answer is yes.
That little tool is fantastic and makes ring removal fast
I would use pex in a heartbeat! Thanks for the video.
Remodeling my bathroom and I will use pex!! Thank you.
Doing a full Pex plumbing for my water softener and whole house filter next week!
thank you for the video. im in the process of remodeling my master bath and I am going to fo pex tubing..awesome video
Doing a bathroom remodel. First time with Pex. Looks great!
awesome, let us know if you have any questions! What kind of shower are you building?
My entire house is plumbed using PEX. I also used it to install a deep sink in my garage, tapping off of a bathroom on the other side of a wall. With the shark fitting things it was very very easy. For a small job like the deep sink it was just more cost efficient to go with the shark connectors. If I were doing an entire house or just a bigger job I'd definitely buy the crimping tools and rings.
+Colby Ruffing awesome job, is your PEX all 3/4"? Or combination of 1/2 and 3/4
+Jeff Patterson hmmm not sure about the house as I didn't do it myself but I used 1/2" for the deep sink.
I've seen Steve use pex for a lot of shower valve installations including the Hansgrohe Ibox. I'll probably use pex when I install my Ibox, it looks very convenient for that kind of application. But, I'll stay with copper for the rest of the house as needed. Really enjoy your videos.
Thanks, PEX is great but we understand the appeal of copper
Wife and I bought our house 2 years ago. It is a 1960 house and we have hard water and Sulfur. The copper pipes are being eaten through. I will be using PEX to replace all my plumbing now. Great how to video. Was the first one I clicked on to see what was involved with PEX.
My my entire manufactured home is done in PEX and we love it and it lasts 45 to 50 years!
Definitely will use PEX for my for my new kitchen and bath. Thanks
Absolutely , Thanks for making it simple
I start doing washroom in my basement, thank you for the help 👏👌💪
Well done--very quick and no nonsense!
Thanks John
Thank you for sharing your knowledge !
I've used pex, copper, pvc and cpvc for residential and industrial control plumbing applications. 1. I only use sharkbite-style fittings when working with pneumatics (air) in industrial machinery or car horns. A leak in a home can cost thousands of dollars and there is no reason to take the chance. 2. I plumbed (plumb is Latin for lead) my first homes with copper lines, throughout and never had problems with solder joints. The old lead/tin solder flowed well, but we now know the hazards of lead poisoning, but the newer solders don't reflow as easily. So now, my most recent apartments and home are plumbed with pvc (cold water) and (cpvc) for hot. I use the minimum diameter possible on the hot water lines to get the hot water to the fixtures quicker. I use copper between my shower control and the shower head or faucet for the mechanical strength. I don't use pex, except on underground service entrance pipes, and then, only use fittings where I can later access them. The best positive for pex is that it will withstand freezing better than any of the other pipes. Unfortunately, I have seen pex pipes leak and pipes pull off the fittings when the ground settles. That's my $0.02
Great informative video Jeff. Will find out more about PEX in my area. Thanks for sharing!!
Yes definitely.. I just spent 800 on pex and fittings this video helps a lot Thank you.
hopefully your project goes smoothly, PEX is definitely a great option
I have a well on my property and it has PEX. We are going to install a Pelican water filtration system to treat the whole house's water supply. PEX is a prefered system here in Prescott AZ it seems, so thanks for the clarification in the operation of PEX.
I have used Sharkbite before and it is a great product to work with. ease of ease and fast to finish off a DIY jobbest idea since the wheel
I have a fairly good ability to repair just about anything in or around our home, I have use copper for years I have never used PEX but it looks like it would be not only easier but much cleaner and less apt to have to heat things up and make things just much more dangerous in general. That being said I would be much more apps to use PEX in the future and look forward to any additional tips that you might throw my way. Thank you for the help and have a PEX day.
Absolutely .. had my place done in pex pipe.. I love it
This was really helpful and convinced me to go buy the tools and save a thousand dollars.
good stuff, i'm glad to see your new format. Cant wait for more bathroom remodeling.
+Mike Kowalchuk thanks, there will be a mix of this quick format and longer tutorials. Next week ill have a longer vid on drywall 👍
MIKE,uh your being sarcastic,RIGHT?
I'm planning on building a house next year . I saw this product used on Holms on homes show . I like what I saw going to use on my hole house is my plane right now
Thanks for the the info getting ready for an add on and need to add hot and cold water for three areas need all the tools and materials thanks again for your help.
Absolutly helpful, thank you!
Good I learned about 1/8 to 1/4" max from edge for crimp ring. Also I saw Shark byte fitting marking gage. I have used shark bite about 7-8 years back number of times. I have also soldered 7 bathrooms
Nice job as always, Jeff!
thanks, did you have any tips you'd like to add. I'm sure I missed something!!
Thanks Jeff I just install water heater and pex tubing thank you so much good videos
Thanks Medel
How did you get the pex to the pvc fittings and such? I had trouble with that since pex and pvc are totally different sizes. Just have pvc around the hot water heater from what I can tell, but joining the pex to it was a pain. Tape, glue, tape then glued the the fitting. Worked , but know there's gotta be an easier way.
Great video. Can't wait to try pex on a remodel.
Our home is about 10 years old and it is all PEX so that is all I would use. I've seen you use the Sharkbite product before too and it looks very easy to use as well. Thanks Jeff.
+Ticky66MN awesome, have you had any issues with the PEX? Just curious 👌
None at all thankfully.
Thanks for the video. Doing a bathroom remodel now. I don't like to solder copper. I almost went with CPVC, then read more about PEX. Cost of the tool is surely worth it...great plumbing solution!
Thanks Keith, you're right. The tool is an added expense but worth it. And if you're doing a complete bathroom remodel keep in mind that you could use all PEX for the shower diverter. We recently posted a video showing how to do this with Hansgrohe's iBox ruclips.net/video/Or6qCaayjmE/видео.html
But you can also do a mix of copper with PEX. What kind of shower valve are you installing?
I'm going to use pex on my two homes now that I have confidence. I built a temporary line to a sprinkler system. The stuff held up well with some traffic stepping on it.
Excellent video easy-to-understand I would use PEX over Copper any day
Love direct to the point. Thanks
Thanks so much. I am able to solder, but it can be difficult in cramped spaces which is almost 50% of my experience. I would love to try this for changing out the copper in my new shower. Need to look at tool prices first.
Using it for the first time for a restaurant. If I like it, I will use it on my vintage camper as well.
I intended to use Pex for my new tub faucet (replacing old one). I had to do the installation from behind because the tub/shower enclosure is fiberglass. THE PROBLEM: the Pex was too flimsy to hold the new faucet (I used copper to connect the tub water spout as recommended). The single handle control and the spout move a lot. The wall had PVC drain pipes in it, so there was no place to put cross members to secure the Pex. I ended up doing copper and everything is nice and rigid now. HOWEVER I do see using Pex in other projects where I have access to securing structures or where rigidity is not an issue. Hope that made sense. It was kind of a bummer.
Thanks for the video!
Cool video, I've used Pex - awesome quick n easy! Thank!!
Thank you!
Very helpful and to the point...
Love the videos, thinking redoing my boys shower and should be able to change out the shower handle thingy myself since our house uses PEX.
gracias my brother nice job thank you for the tip very easy
Great video. Will definitely use.
yes. bought kit n tool. Thanks
PEX is the BEST for me.🤙🏽
thanks man 👍🏼
Good video, clear & concise.
House (WA State) was built in the 80's with Quest pipes, which are light grey. Similar appearance to Pex, but big difference was they'd pop/burst. Not all at once, but without any warning.
So, after about the 8th burst pipe in 6 months, we decided to get a repipe. Pex (the white/clear type) ran through the entire house. Every fixture, the whole house. Even all the way out to the meter at at the street.Insulated the pipe as well, even though insulation in the floors already.
I would say the only difference I find is that I don't have random water coming out of my walls. So, I'd consider it a great purchase. And plumber likes it as crawl spaces sometimes can be difficult.
Next on the list is to get braided supply lines for the washer/dryer.. and I should remain dry for 20+ years hopefully.
going try to pex my place soon , seems like the way to go, would like to see it connecting to a brass union and to sinks. great video
Hey thanks so much for doing the video I appreciate the info.
thank you jeff, nice vid, well explained !!
thanks buddy, this video was super short but I wanted to show how easy PEX is to use
Good job very informative video nice and simple thank you!
I already have pics in the house I was looking to see if I can put a water spicket on the outside thank you for your information
Are you looking to install a standard hose Bibb but use PEX?
Yes I will use pex. Thanks for the short clip.
Considering remodeling a bathroom..thanks for the tips..would use pex vs cooper
Looks easy. I’m going for it. Thanks
no doubt now. I will use it.
I love PEX. Safer and much easier to work with and maintain.
Good initial PEX info....man thanks!
Yes, I would be more likely to use PEX vs. copper. Thanks for the video.
thumbs up, PEX is a great option
It is useful for me, really apprecaite your clear explaination again
I have used PEX before on my last house and loved it. i prefer the shark connectors over the crimper style as mistakes or changes need to be made in the future.
I’ve been using the crimp removal tool wrong! Thanks.
Thx, quick and essential.
I use pex as often as possible. Recently added water lines to a relocated washing machine and am currently replacing a tub with a tub/shower combo. Used pex for both with the exception of where the manufacture of the tub/shower specifically stated to not use pex for the down pipe to the tub spout - I used copper. I like them sharkbites too much!
pex all the way. my whole house is pex and i love it.
+James Gilliam II 👍
nice my brother!!!!!!
i agree
Pex or uponor
Have you had any leak problems do....
PEXa is good. I use the Rehau Everloc+ fittings. They are strong. As with many technical things, it takes a bit of getting used to and developing skills and common sense to do installations correctly - and according to local and national codes.
For those who are worried about PEX, try it on a small job and see what you think. RUclips has many videos that give good lessons about how to use PEX and PEX fittings correctly.
Rehau and other manufacturers have online installation guidelines that teach the layout of various types of PEX piping systems and the method for making fitting connections properly.
I resisted for a long time. I learned on iron pipe back in the 1960s, cutting threads, etc. I still like it for things like gas lines that have to absolutely not leak. Then soldered copper. I first started to encounter PEX in the 1990s and looked down my nose at this cheapo plastic nonsense. But over time, it's won me over. For water lines I see nothing wrong with it. I've only had one "failure" of a sharkbite fitting in all that time. I put "failure" in quotes because what happened was pipes froze and the expansion of ice pushed the connector off. That's not really a failure and it saved the line from bursting. So, I'm a convert. I like it. It's super fast and easy. And I don't understand the complaints about cost. I find it cheaper than other technologies.
I would definitely use pex. I have used the shark bites before and didn't know u couls use them together. Thanks for the tip
happy to help, always double check what local plumbing code allows and that way you'll be confident in the materials - but yes, PEX and SharkBites can be used together