Valves PEXB Pipe Tubing, 1 in, White, 5 ft L
Apollo PEX tubing is crosslinked, high density polyethylene The silane method, also called the moisture cure method, results in PEXB, where the crosslinking is performed in a secondary postextrusion process, producing crosslinks between a crosslinking agent The process is accelerated with heat and moisture The crosslinked bonds are formed through silanol condensation between two grafted vinyltrimethoxysilane VTMS units, connecting the polyethylene chains with CCSiOSiCC bridges PEX tubing is for use in hot and cold potable water distribution systems PEX tubing can also be used in continuously recirculating plumbing systems up to 140 deg F while maintaining chlorine resistance The tubing may be installed in concrete, gypsum based lightweight concrete, sand, asphalt, in or under wood flooring or behind wallboard or plaster.