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14 Ιουν 2024 · As more people turn to PEX piping for its affordability and ease of use, asking if PEX is safe for drinking water is important. Unfortunately, it’s unclear whether PEX tubing may negatively affect water quality, and most research suggests that it’s not the ideal material to deliver drinking water.
13 Δεκ 2010 · A forum discussion about the potential hazards of PEX tubing, a type of plastic plumbing material. Users share their opinions, experiences, and sources on the safety and performance of PEX compared to other options.
11 Δεκ 2023 · PEX plumbing is a flexible and affordable piping material, but it may have drawbacks such as rodent damage, UV sensitivity, and chlorine resistance. Learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of PEX plumbing and how it compares to other materials.
24 Οκτ 2024 · This report summarizes research on how plastic pipes shed MP and NP and reviews the effects that these particles can have on the gut, lungs, brain, and reproductive systems, along with risk factors for the spread of pathogens and disease.
Claims have been made in the past that PEX tubing adds chemicals, which may be harmful to human health, to drinking water. However, those claims have ignored the fact that it is mandatory for PEX tubing to be tested and certified to NSF/ANSI 61, which is a standard that helps to ensure that the
20 Οκτ 2014 · Research with PEX pipes in the laboratory also showed that six brands caused drinking water to exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's maximum recommended drinking water odor limit, Whelton said. The U.S. EPA's maximum drinking water odor limit is a "threshold odor number" of 3, or 3 TON.
27 Ιαν 2022 · In reviewing the recent study “Release of drinking water contaminants and odor impacts caused by green building cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plumbing systems,” NSF identified several limitations in how the research was conducted, including the following: Nonstandard methods of testing pipe were utilized.
