In the long list of worst-case scenarios for homeowners, a burst, broken, or pierced pipe sits comfortably among the top five. These relatively minor but very real home disasters always seem to happen ...

Viega MegaPress Transition Couplings are the first press couplings of their kind to transition between galvanized or carbon steel pipe and copper, PEX or stainless steel in seconds. Available in ½” to ...

When I consider plumbing options, I focus on cost-effectiveness and lifespan. Pex-Al-Pex Compression Fittings often promise value, but pure metal pipes have a long-standing reputation for durability.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your home's plumbing system is an integral component of modern everyday life. Unfortunately, because much of it resides behind the wall's ...

PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...

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These new fittings — designed for joining cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing in potable water and radiant applications — use the same tools as Viega’s bronze PEX press system. These new fittings — ...