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Recirculating hot water

Stef Davis
Stef Davis Member Posts: 11
in THE MAIN WALL
I gotta bump this up because I do need to know.
Dana's answer didn't help
I am talking about potable water tubing-Vanguard. Its rated to about 180 degrees, so I can't see why recirculating hot water should have an effect on it.
Can someone enlighten me?
Stef

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  • Stef Davis
    Stef Davis Member Posts: 11


    I know this is not heating, but I hope you can help me anyway.
    Pex manufaacturers say their product is not to be used in recirculating hot water applications.
    It is used in Hydronic applications.
    What is the difference, and why not in recirc.?
    Thanks
    Stef
  • Dana
    Dana Member Posts: 126


    Its not rated for use on potable (domestic) water.
  • Stef Davis
    Stef Davis Member Posts: 11


    thanks for your response.
    I was referring to the PEX which IS designated for potable water.
  • Stef Davis
    Stef Davis Member Posts: 11


    thanks for your response.
    I was referring to the PEX which IS designated for potable water.
  • Al Letellier
    Al Letellier Member Posts: 781
    recirc hot water with pex

    I don't know why either, and have never heard that one before. We use it all the time. AquaPex is rated way over any conditions we see in a normal plumbing system. As always, when in doubt go to the manufacturer. They all have tech assistance numbers and help and answers are usually a phone call away.

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