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With more than 40 years of service and 17 billion feet of pipe installed worldwide, Uponor PEX is a trusted solution for new-home construction. In fact, more homebuilders and contractors install PEX for plumbing than copper and CPVC combined.

Not all PEX is the same. Watch this video to learn about the benefits of Uponor PEX-a pipe for plumbing, radiant heating/cooling, hydronic piping and fire sprinkler systems.

When comparing the Uponor PEX-a plumbing system with PEX-b and F1960 systems, it is important to look at the expansion rings. Uponor ProPEX expansion rings are extruded for maximum strength and capitalize on the shape memory of PEX-a to ensure a secure connection. Molded PEX-b rings eliminate the benefits of strength and shape memory for a connection that could be compromised.

The Uponor ProPEX connection method underwent third-party pressure testing on the joint as assembled at different environmental conditions. The results offered assurance to the fastest and most durable sealing times, proving the Uponor system offers the best connection method for ASTM F1960 fitting systems.

Uponor PEX-a pipe, ProPEX rings and expansion fittings are certified to Water Quality Association (WQA) ORD 1502 protocols for freeze and thaw resistance. This ensures the system will remain strong and intact, even in the harshest winter conditions.

Uponor’s PEX-reinforcing rings and cold-expansion fittings are tested and certified to ASTM F1960. It is unknown whether all PEX-b manufacturers have been tested and listed to this industry standard for quality.

Uponor provides the most comprehensive offering of ASTM F1960 fittings in lead-free (LF) brass and engineered polymer (EP) for a holistic system from pipe to rings to fittings. Additionally, Uponor’s EP fittings are proudly made in America, while others’ fittings are manufactured in China.

Stress-crack corrosion is the growth of a micro-crack that can lead to unexpected sudden failure of a piping system. Due to its higher and more uniform crosslinking manufacturing method, Uponor PEX-a pipe offers greater resistance to stress-crack corrosion compared to PEX-b pipe for a stronger, more durable piping system.

A study done by the Rochester Medical Center published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported a connection between copper and Alzheimer’s disease. With Uponor PEX meeting the NSF International certification for water purity, there is no question about the safety of the system.

In radiant floor heating systems, warm water flows through flexible PEX pipes that can work under any type of floor covering. The pipes connect to a heat source, such as a boiler or hot-water heater, and pumps, manifolds and controls round out the system.

Fast Trak™ is an interlocking knobbed mat system for concrete and wood subfloors to quickly and easily install radiant tubing in a radiant floor heating system. Watch this video to learn the step-by-step process for installing the system, and see how fast two installers can lay down Fast Trak for a radiant floor heating system in a home’s basement.

Design professional-quality radiant systems with Uponor’s design methods and materials already loaded into the full version of LoopCAD. Best of all, Uponor offers 20% off when you purchase a full subscription.

Uponor AquaSAFE residential fire sprinkler systems are a life-saving upgrade to any home. Available as a multipurpose combined plumbing and fire sprinkler system or a standalone system, AquaSAFE uses the same flexible PEX piping and ProPEX® fittings that plumbers have relied on for decades.

Multipurpose fire sprinkler systems are a cost-effective solution that:

• Connects with cold-water plumbing systems
• Ensures fresh water is always available
• Guards against unintentional shut-offs
• Eliminates homeowner maintenance
• Installs easily

In most states, a licensed plumbing contractor can install a multipurpose AquaSAFE system. Uponor offers online and job site training for professional installers.

Benefits of Uponor PEX as a standalone solution for fire sprinkler systems:

• Leverages constant water flow
• Offers home protection when plumbing system is shut off
• Uses 70% fewer connections vs. rigid piping systems

Connect Uponor PEX directly to water service meters with the durable, reliable ProPEX® connection method builders and installers trust.

Uponor AquaPEX® blue pipe up to 1" and Uponor AquaPEX white pipe up to 2":

• Meet International Plumbing Code (IPC) requirements
• Hold the highest chlorine resistance rating per ASTM F2023
• Achieve the Water Quality Association (WQA) Gold Seal certification for the greatest durability in freeze/thaw cycles

• Uniform crosslinking
• Highest degree of crosslinking
• No micro-cracking
• Strong, durable ProPEX fittings
• Reliable, solid connections

When it comes to replacing leaky and failing pipes, whether from frozen pipes or an aging system, Uponor AquaPEX® plumbing systems provide maximum durability, longevity, and performance. But even before homeowners start reaping the benefits of these systems, Uponor PEX provides benefits during the installation and repipe process.

The decision to replace piping systems can be daunting but ultimately provides better efficiency and safer buildings. Discover how three plumbing professionals found success repiping buildings with PEX.

Obvious leaks or pipe bursts make it easy to know when it's time to call a repipe expert, but there are other signs you might be missing. If you are experiencing low water pressure, extreme water temperature swings, water that looks or smells off, or any visible pipe corrosion, it might be time to consider repiping your home. Connect with Uponor Pro Squad to learn more.