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PEX QUESTION
On May 20, 9:18*pm, "Robert Olin" wrote:
If I use a manifold system, can I eliminate individual shut off valves, like under the sink or at the toilet? *Is the code man ok with that? What if I use the manifold for an area like one *bathroom? Let say I have a typical bathroom on one manifold. *If the pex is 1/2" I assume that is adequate for the toilet and sink, but I'm wondering if a tub or shower should have their own dedicated hot and cold back to the manifold? Thanks, Bob -- Robert Olin Bob's Water & Septic LLC I would suggest you search this ng for threads on PEX. Many of your questions have been answered. I've done a couple pex whole house re-pipes. I even thought about eliminating "local shutoffs" (aka angle stops). I decided to use angle stops with a manifold system and I'm very glad I did, the convenience is worth it. Depending on the house layout, a single manifold could serve for the whole house. Even with local manifolds, I would recommend shutoffs. BTW if oyu choose to use manifolds, they get used in paired sets; hot & cold. So a house needs a hot manifold & a cold manifold. Same with local manifolds 1/2" PEX is fine for a tub or shower, even if the runs are ~30 to 40 ft. visit http://www.uponorpro.com/Technical-Support/Manuals.aspx take a look at the plumbing manuals, good stuff cheers Bob |
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