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BCD Fitting & Joining Videos

ASTM F1807 & ASTM F2159 Crimp Ring Fittings for use with PEX and PE-RT Tubing

ASTM F1807 Crimp Ring Fittings with brass bodies and ASTM F2159 fittings with polymer bodies are for use with PEX and PE-RT Tubing

ASTM F3347 & ASTM F3348 Press Fittings for use with PEX and PE-RT Tubing

ASTM F3347 Press fittings with bronze bodies and ASTM F3348 Press fittings with polymer bodies are for use with PEX and PE-RT Tubing

CPVC Tubing – Cutting and Joining Using Solvent Cement Fittings

Proper techniques for cutting and joining CPVC tubing using solvent cement fittings produced according to ASTM D2846 and CSA B137.6

Videos on PEX Installation

The following videos about the use of PEX tubing for plumbing applications were filmed by NAHB-Research Center in 2006. These videos do not include the full variety of PEX tubing products and fitting systems which are available today.

PEX Plumbing - Introduction

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Introduction to PEX Plumbing systems. Since this video was filmed in 2005, the PEX plumbing industry has grown tremendously.

PEX Tubing Using Crimp Ring Fittings

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A popular joining technique. Crimp ring fittings are available in brass, copper or polymer, while the rings are copper.

PEX Tubing - Sizes and Colors

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Description of the wide range of sizes and colors in which PEX is available. Today, PEX tubing ranges from ¼" to 4" nominal.

PEX Systems Using Manifold

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Both time and materials may be saved when plumbing with the use of manifolds, now available in copper or plastic.

PEX Support Bends

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A fast technique for making sweeps without using fittings. These are available in steel or plastic.

PEX Using Compression-Sleeve Fittings

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This video describes the ASTM F2080 fitting system which uses brass fittings with metal compression-sleeves around the tubing.