Tuesday, May 19, 2009

What does potable mean?

Potable means fit for drinking. Potable water is water that you can drink, so in your house it is the water that is sent to sinks, showers, refrigerators, toilets, hose bibs, tubs, etc. When purchasing PEX for plumbing applications that will take water to any of these locations, make sure to get PEX that has been rated for potable water.

Brands of potable PEX include Wirsbo AquaPEX Tubing, Pre-Insulated AquaPEX Tubing, Viega PEX Tubing, Rifeng PEX Plumbing Tubing, and Pre-Sleeved AquaPEX Tubing.

PEX Tubing for PEX Plumbing can be found at www.supplyhouse.com