Monday, July 14, 2008

[papercreters] Re: crosslinked polyethylene tubing

You are correct Ernie (thank you)
The fittings and tools to apply then can be found through manufacturers retail outlets....
Uponor. I know the tool is about $500 or so.

The closest thing to a photo is a you tube video of an art sculpture I made. Note the
horizontal rings:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcBHGGYAoKc

--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "Ernie Phelps" <eepjr24@...> wrote:
>
> --- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "Sean Doyle" <Sean@> wrote:
> >
> > I did not stutter or miss type.
> >
> > The model number is C1236300 (Uponor/Wirsbo)
> > it is 63mm Cross-Linked Polyethylene (about 3").
> >
> > Its intended use is for street, large bldg, auditorium, or turf
> > conditioning.
>
> 2" ID, 2.48" OD, that is some big PEX. They use it alot in
> hydroponics, apparently.
>
> If you decide to use this be aware that you can't find fittings for it
> at the local hardware store. =P The price is nice, though, about 1/3
> of MSRP.
>
> - Ernie
>


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