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I have finally run into the situation where the water supply comes into a central manifold and then is distributed throughout the home using flexible blue and red plastic piping.
It seems that everything can be turned off at this central manifold since there are no valves under sinks, etc. Is this any good? pros/cons? This is the first time that I have dealt with this system. Mike |
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Sounds like PEX and a normal manifold install. Why do you question it?
Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com Last edited by jfunderburk; 6/14/09 at 12:07 AM.. |
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"Never underestimate the difficulty of changing false beliefs by facts." |
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**EXPLICIT POLICY DENIED** Access has been DENIED by local operational policy Bill Boerner STL Home Inspection Services St. Louis, Missouri (314) 805-2137 bill@stlhomeinspector.com http://www.stlhomeinspector.com |
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MVSupply Links: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Manabloc™ - Modular Manifold Plumbing System Why Manabloc???
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The most curious location I have seen was a manifold (no turn-offs) placed between the first and second floors, between the I-joists, they covered with a drywall ceiling.
No easy way to access for repair / problems. Linda Foster www.HomeInspectionsByFoster.com HomeInspectionsByFoster@yahoo.com (210) 347-1023 TREC #7654 InterNACHI #06032691
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Every one of these I have inspected had a leak at the main input pipe, I think they were 1" and obviously hard to get tight. B.A. King Home Inspections, LLC www.BAKingHomeInspections.com Serving Charlotte NC area and Rock Hill SC areas. CMI Certified Master Inspector and Independent 704 301-3207 |
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Most installers use crimp rings...use the crimp gauge to confirm proper install.
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I imagine the manufacturer would claim that the joints there are no more subject to leaks than concealed joints in any other piping system, but I would perfer a different arrangement myself.
Frank P. Newman Emerald City Inspections, LLC Dublin, GA |
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