Pex-Al-Pex versus Pert-Al-Pert

[RichS]

Simple question, does it matter which. Does one have any advantages over the other.

For my ground floor layout I need approx 300m, (80m + 80m + 85m + 45m) and have found a source of one of the above in that sized roll. Most go from 200m - 500m.

 

[Nickfromwales]

Pex al pex for me every time. Much much more robust plus it has memory, so when you manipulate / bend it, it stays there . 

Pert is ok if your in spreader plates I suppose but it has no attraction for me. 

[RichS]

11 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said:

Pex al pex for me every time. Much much more robust plus it has memory, so when you manipulate / bend it, it stays there . 

Pert is ok if your in spreader plates I suppose but it has no attraction for me. 

 

Thanks Nick, right answer . That's the one I can buy a 300m roll of therefore leaving as little waste as possible.

 

[Nickfromwales]

1 hour ago, RichS said:

 

Thanks Nick, right answer . That's the one I can buy a 300m roll of therefore leaving as little waste as possible.

 

You've never seen a 300m roll of UFH pipe have you

Youll need a pipe decoiler or a friend with REALLY long arms 

[RichS]

16 hours ago, Nickfromwales said:

You've never seen a 300m roll of UFH pipe have you

Youll need a pipe decoiler or a friend with REALLY long arms 

 

Ah, right.

So it's hire an orangutan or buy shorter rolls then

[Nickfromwales]

I'd buy a 1x 150 and 2x 100. I've just done one at 120m and it's not a one man job. . 

300m even I wouldn't attempt without the decoiler. 

[RichS]

OK, thanks Nick, much appreciated

[Onoff]

Laying Pex-Al-Pex with a home made decoiler: