tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90024437919005481822011-08-03T14:31:38.075-07:00gtglobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01379617966784709958noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002443791900548182.post-49537399865898672622009-07-20T05:16:00.000-07:002009-07-20T05:16:27.463-07:00<p><a href="http://www.gtglobeindustries.com"><strong>PEX</strong></a> (X stands for cross linking) or cross-linked polyethylene is an entity of water supply piping systems. It is seen as a breakthrough and revolutionizing substitute for other metal pipe alternatives used in plumbing and water supply systems.</p> <p><em>A bit of history:</em></p><br />More here... <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Pex-Tubing">Introduction to Pex Tubing</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9002443791900548182-4953739986589867262?l=pex-installation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gtglobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01379617966784709958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9002443791900548182.post-30453781904210151092009-05-18T08:05:00.000-07:002009-05-18T08:16:14.718-07:00PEX is an acronym for cross-linked polyethylene. <a href="http://www.gtglobeindustries.com">PEX Tubing</a> is now being widely used for Plumbing and Radiant Heating applications. PEX is desirable due to its flexibility, durability, and thermal memory.<br /><br />Here in this post, we tried to show you how to install pex in simple 4 steps.<br /><br />Whether for potable water, radiant heating systems, or industrial use, installing GTPEX® is always fast and easy. Here is our unique GTPEX® 4-Step Installation Guide:<br /><br />1. <span style="font-weight: bold;">CUT</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ldGeCDv6Zh8/ShF67LvK-rI/AAAAAAAAAA8/XoqSWfKuVX8/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 163px; height: 127px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ldGeCDv6Zh8/ShF67LvK-rI/AAAAAAAAAA8/XoqSWfKuVX8/s320/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337182190592260786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Cut the GTPEX® pipe at a 90º angle using the appropriate PEX cutter, such as our GTCut tool.<br /><br />2. INSERT<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ldGeCDv6Zh8/ShF7B_zsA6I/AAAAAAAAABE/CRq3D0Qyl_A/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 121px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ldGeCDv6Zh8/ShF7B_zsA6I/AAAAAAAAABE/CRq3D0Qyl_A/s320/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337182307649061794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Insert the ring onto the pipe at about 1/8” from the end. Insert the fitting into the GTPEX® pipe until the pipe end tightly reaches the shoulder of the fitting.<br /><br />3. CRIMP<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ldGeCDv6Zh8/ShF7N09XnMI/AAAAAAAAABM/eyn42bn_RLo/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 163px; height: 127px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ldGeCDv6Zh8/ShF7N09XnMI/AAAAAAAAABM/eyn42bn_RLo/s320/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337182510895307970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Make sure the ring is still 1/8” from the end of the PEX pipe. Use the appropriate tool (such as GTCrimp) to crimp<br />the ring over the pipe until the tool is completely closed.<br /><br />4. TEST<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ldGeCDv6Zh8/ShF7VvEBIpI/AAAAAAAAABU/LhLPAKy_u5Q/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 164px; height: 181px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ldGeCDv6Zh8/ShF7VvEBIpI/AAAAAAAAABU/LhLPAKy_u5Q/s320/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337182646751535762" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Test the crimp ring with the “Go-No-Go” tool to make sure the crimp pressure is satisfactory.<br /><br />To do this, use the appropriate tool size and slide it directly onto the crimp ring according to the crimp tool instructions. Do not slide the “Go-No-Go” tool on the PEX up to the ring.<br /><br />If the crimp ring fits inside the end of the “GO” side, then your crimp passes the test and you may move to the next fitting.<br /><br />If the crimp fits inside the end of the “NO GO” side of the tool, the crimp ring is over-crimped; remove the fitting and start<br /><br />over with step 1. Before restarting, the crimp tool must be recalibrated according to the manufacturer’s instructions.<br /><br />The 4-step installation is now complete.<br /><br />If you need more information on the installation of GTPEX®, please contact us at 1-877-GTGLOBE.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9002443791900548182-3045378190421015109?l=pex-installation.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gtglobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01379617966784709958noreply@blogger.com0