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Lurker52 · ‎Feb-02-2014

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.

Randu · ‎Feb-02-2014

Right-- nothing else to do here in the north except run the snow blower and eat.

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Dog_Folks · ‎Feb-02-2014

Randu wrote:
Wow - 4 responses in less than 10 minutes ! I was writing mine as the other 3 posted. Randu

Well, it is Sunday, so we are a bit slower than usual. LOL :B :B

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tvman44 · ‎Feb-02-2014

Our regulator is set at 50PSI and we have a Oxygenics shower head, works great.

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Randu · ‎Feb-02-2014

Wow - 4 responses in less than 10 minutes ! I was writing mine as the other 3 posted. Randu

2017 Chevy 3500HD SRW Crew LTZ
4x4,Duramax, Allison.
2017 Jayco North Point 381DLQS
Previous: 2000 Travel Supreme
2005 Newmar Kountry Star
2008 Mobile Suites 36TK3

Randu · ‎Feb-02-2014

Don't know about actual ratings as system is only as good as weakest crimp on fitting. Here is Spec chart . I have my adjustable regulator set at 45 psi which works great for me. I did have a non adjustable that malfunctioned and resulted in only 20psi and very low flow. I also have a pressure gauge ahead of the regulator so I know exactly what the campground is providing. Many are around 60-65 psi. Randu

2017 Chevy 3500HD SRW Crew LTZ
4x4,Duramax, Allison.
2017 Jayco North Point 381DLQS
Previous: 2000 Travel Supreme
2005 Newmar Kountry Star
2008 Mobile Suites 36TK3

Lurker52 · ‎Feb-02-2014

Thanks Guys

Dog_Folks · ‎Feb-02-2014

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.

Our Rig:
2005 Dodge 3500 - Dually- Cummins
2006 Outback 27 RSDS

We also have with us two rescue dogs. A Chihuahua mix & a Catahoula mix.

"I did not get to this advanced age because I am stupid."

Full time since June 2006

ScottG · ‎Feb-02-2014

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.

Jettech109 · ‎Feb-02-2014

Check this out. http://www.pexuniverse.com/pex-tubing-technical-specs. They use this in a lot of new home applications too.