mgbinspect Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Can anyone tell me pretty quickly if on new construction it's acceptable to have PEX as the extension tube and the first 8" of the leads off the water heater. I am under the impression they're not, but don't want to call it if something is changed. This is the color coded PEX - Blue and Red "B137.5 100PSI 2 180" Thanks in advance for a quick-turn on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Can anyone tell me pretty quickly if on new construction it's acceptable to have PEX as the extension tube and the first 8" of the leads off the water heater. I am under the impression they're not, but don't want to call it if something is changed. This is the color coded PEX - Blue and Red "B137.5 100PSI 2 180" Thanks in advance for a quick-turn on this one. The ZURN installation book says 6" on a gas water heater and direct connection with an approved fitting on an electric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbinspect Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Thanks for that, Scott and the only plastic approved for the extension tube used to be CPVC... has that changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbinspect Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 I appreciate your help so quickly. Right or wrong, this just isn't what I'm accustomed to seeing here in new construction, so I had to verify quickly. Glad it's rightl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbinspect Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Well St. Scott hopped off line. Anyone got the straight poop on the PEX listed above for an extension tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Found this for you Mike: Though polybutylene, cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) and some derivatives of these very flexible piping materials are listed under table 605.4 in the IPC, the table that defines acceptable pipe for TPR discharge, you should check with your local authority for a list of approved materials. Because of the difficulty in securing and maintaining proper slope without some trapping and because these pipes sometimes use insert fittings, they can restrict and reduce the flow. They may not be approved in your area or have some restrictions if used. A default to the AHJ? Source - The ASHI Reporter: http://www.ashireporter.org/articles/ar ... px?id=1568 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 This is quoted from the Zurn PEX guide. I'm not sure what you mean by 'extension tubes'. Zurn PEX may be connected directly to electric water heaters for residential plumbing applications. Zurn PEX has brass male and female threaded adapters and swivel adapters that can be used for thisapplication. Zurn PEX must be kept at least 6" away from the exhaust vent of a gas-fired water heater. This is easily accomplished by using flexible water heater connectors. When the inlet and outlet connections are well away from the exhaust vent, such as most heaters with side connections, Zurn PEX may be connected directly to the water heater. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbinspect Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Thanks much Terry and Marc, that'll work here since this is just extended to the drip tray. I appreciate the hustle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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