One of the big differences between PEX and PVC pipes is that, since the former is more flexible than the latter, making connections isn't as simple as plugging things in. To connect a PEX pipe to ...

This plastic material is cost-friendly, flexible and easy to install, making it a common plumbing material for DIYers. Its affordability has made PEX piping more common today than any other material.

- Compatibility with metal pipes. When a connection to copper or other metal pipes is required, PEX works better than PVC because crosslinked polyethylene won’t corrode. PEX - Cons ...

Q: I need to install some new water-supply lines in my home. I currently have copper. I’m intrigued by the plastic PEX material, but it seems too good to be true. Using PEX, I would only have a ...

DEWALT’s IMPACT CONNECT copper pipe and PVC/PEX pipe cutter attachments quickly convert select impact drivers into fast, powerful cutting tools.

Are you planning to install or replace plumbing pipes in your home? You’ve probably heard that plastic pipes made of PEX or PVC are competing with copper in popularity, but what are they, exactly… ...