PEX plumbing

[Ron Chorey II]

Is it ok to use copper clamps on PEX pipe?

[phinsperger]

There is no problem chemically from using a copper clamp. However, that type of clamp is sharp enough that abrasion from pipe movement against the clamp from thermal expansion and contraction may over time wear a weak spot in the pex. There are plastic clamps specifically made for pex pipes.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Pex Install Guidelines

Check out page 13 for clamps. Plastic clamps are recommended but approved metal clamps are ok.

[Ron Chorey II]

Thanks Paul and Brian