Plastic piping systems use many different materials, and those differences can impact the installation, performance and longevity of the system. Here are some do’s and don’ts to keep top of mind when selecting and working with plastic piping systems.
DON’T: Take water compatibility for granted
The disinfectants used to treat water can be incompatible with some types of plastic piping. When working with PEX, plumbers should be aware certain conditions can increase the risk of degradation explained in the Plastics Pipe Institute’s Technical Note (TN) 53.
PEX is vulnerable to chlorine degradation, so antioxidants are added during the manufacturing process to counter the effects of chlorine
