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Cleaning PEX for potable water

Albert Huntermark
Albert Huntermark Member Posts: 68
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If I were you, I would by new tubing. I don't know first hand of any cleaning methods. However, if there are some, I think you are risking a possible health hazard in reusing tubing that was used for radiant heat for potable water. I can't see how you could be sure that the tubing was totally clean and safe to use for potable water.

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  • David Curry
    David Curry Member Posts: 8
    Cleaning PEX for potable water

    I have some PEX that has been used in a radiant system for about 3 years. It has a black brown film on the inside. Does anyone know of a process to clean the pex so it could be used for potable water??
  • jackchips_2
    jackchips_2 Member Posts: 1,337
    Totally

    against the code here in Mass.

    Don't do it.

    Jack
  • kevin coppinger_4
    kevin coppinger_4 Member Posts: 2,124
    The Boca/Int.

    code prohibits this too....new tubing is cheap compared to a trip to the hospital.....kpc

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  • Rich_18
    Rich_18 Member Posts: 25
    PIPE

    NY code says you may reuse pipe ,BUT on potable water that pipe would have had to be potable to begin with SO it's NOT legal here [pex is cheap anyway buy new , jeez]
  • Weezbo
    Weezbo Member Posts: 6,232
    Fagettaboutit :)

    bad idea altogether.

    you would be starting out from the wrong foundation on that one.
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