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Fosta pex for steam return?
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bruce_21
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Will fostapex survive use as condensate return piping in a steam system?
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I would
call the rep and ask, I only use black pipe on steam systems and I only use pex in the ceiling and walls, for DHW and FHW systems.0 -
Definitely not
It's only rated for 180*. Copper is okay below the water line on returns, but no kind of pex.Bob Boan
You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.0
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