Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Liquid Capacity of PEX Tubing

PEX tubing carries water for potable plumbing systems and hydronic heating systems. Each size of PEX has a maximum capacity. The numbers listed below apply to standard PEX only (not PEX-AL-PEX).

• 1/2" PEX: 0.92 gallons per 100' of tubing
• 3/4" PEX: 1.84 gallons per 100' of tubing
• 1" PEX: 3.03 gallons per 100' of tubing

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