Comments on: The Politics of PEX in California http://altbuildingservices.com/2008/07/24/the-politics-of-pex-in-california/ Green design/build: Design, Plan, Build! New green construction, repair, and remodeling for Humboldt County California. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:34:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Michael http://altbuildingservices.com/2008/07/24/the-politics-of-pex-in-california/comment-page-1/#comment-748 Michael Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:56:45 +0000 http://altbuildingservices.com/2008/07/24/the-politics-of-pex-in-california/#comment-748 Hi Kay, Thanks for leaving a comment. As I state in the article, PEX marked "NSF-61" or "NSF pw" has been approved as being safe for potable water and is at least as safe as CPVC, and is probably more safe than copper. (Not being Vulcans, copper does us no good.) One thing you should be warned about is buying PEX rated for radiant heating installations. That tubing is NOT SAFE for potable use. So when you go to the hardware store, make sure you buy the right tubing and you're good to go. Hi Kay,

Thanks for leaving a comment.

As I state in the article, PEX marked “NSF-61″ or “NSF pw” has been approved as being safe for potable water and is at least as safe as CPVC, and is probably more safe than copper. (Not being Vulcans, copper does us no good.)

One thing you should be warned about is buying PEX rated for radiant heating installations. That tubing is NOT SAFE for potable use. So when you go to the hardware store, make sure you buy the right tubing and you’re good to go.

]]> By: Kay http://altbuildingservices.com/2008/07/24/the-politics-of-pex-in-california/comment-page-1/#comment-747 Kay Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:08:59 +0000 http://altbuildingservices.com/2008/07/24/the-politics-of-pex-in-california/#comment-747 Hi I am considering using PEX tubing as an alternative to copper but have some concerns. Is PEX tubing susceptible to bacteria growth? Are there any adverse effects of drinking water supplied by PEX tubing? Any studies done on this? Chemicals released from the plastic tubing? etc. etc. etc. Thank you for any response you may supply. Hi I am considering using PEX tubing as an alternative to copper but have some concerns.

Is PEX tubing susceptible to bacteria growth?

Are there any adverse effects of drinking water supplied by PEX tubing? Any studies done on this? Chemicals released from the plastic tubing? etc. etc. etc.

Thank you for any response you may supply.

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