Pex
Does anyone know what pressure Pex tubing is rated for. My Cameo is plumbed with it. I use a water pressure reducer but I wonder if it is necessary. DW would like more water pressure for the shower.
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- From the makers website: "Temperature and pressure ratings on PEX pipe include 160 psi @ 73.4°F and 100 psi @ 180°F; some pipes are also rated at 80 psi @ 200°F for continuous2 operation, with minimum burst pressure ratings as high as 475 psi @ 73.4°F. PEX pipes resist corrosion, erosion and abrasion encountered during installation."
That being said, I would not go much over 60 PSI because of other things in the system such as fittings, valves, clamps, etc, where the pressure rating is unknown.
Changing the shower head may also increase flow, and make the wife happy. - The tubing can take whatever you throw at it, it's the things attached to it that can't take a lot more.
I have found that everything can easily take 60# though and that will make a huge difference in flow. - Check this out. http://www.pexuniverse.com/pex-tubing-technical-specs. They use this in a lot of new home applications too.
