Lemmy
Member
I am renovating a bathroom and I am moving the toilet and shower/tub so the water lines needed to be re-routed. I cut back the 1/2 copper supply lines then I will use a sharkbite push on connector to convert to PEX, then I will run the PEX to the new locations. I have purchased 1/2 PEX but after doing some reading at some other places that I trust less then those on this forum, I have seen people suggest that it is better to go from 1/2 copper to 3/4 PEX. The PEX run will only be about 10'-12' so I am not worried about having to wait a little longer for hot water to arrive.
Also, when possible should I always try to minimize using elbows? I was trying to make a 90 with the 1/2 PEX and was using one of those metal 90 degree supports and the PEX seemed to crimp/collapse some in the middle when I snapped it in. I know these are supposed to be set to the correct bend radius, but it made me consider using an elbow instead.
Thanks!
Also, when possible should I always try to minimize using elbows? I was trying to make a 90 with the 1/2 PEX and was using one of those metal 90 degree supports and the PEX seemed to crimp/collapse some in the middle when I snapped it in. I know these are supposed to be set to the correct bend radius, but it made me consider using an elbow instead.
Thanks!