DavidTu
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I'm getting ready to do the supply lines for a 22' x 33' 2-story residence w/ basement that has one full bath and one powder room. I will have a 1" supply to the house (PE) and was planning to run 1" PEX line to the water heater (tank), which is in the far corner of the basement. Kitchen is directly above water heater as is the 2nd floor master bath. So, all of these runs would be mainly straight vertical shots so I am thinking a manifold at the water heater with homeruns is the way to go for both hot and cold. The powder room is practically dead-center in the house and the supply run to the water heater would pass it. For the powder room, I am thinking it wise to split-off 1/2" cold water runs to the WC and lav and 1/2" homerun for hot.
I'm using Uponor Wirsbo pex w/ the propex tool.
Thanks for any and all assistance.
I'm using Uponor Wirsbo pex w/ the propex tool.
- Any recommendations or corrections on what I've outlined above?
- Any recommendations on the manifold (e.g. copper or EP, etc.)?
- I am assuming 1/2" homeruns to each fixture is fine, but wonder if it is sufficient for the bath/shower?
- Assuming I am doing all 1/2" homeruns should I simply run 3/4" from the supply entry point to the manifold (original plan was to run 1" b/c I was going to run 3/4" branches to each area and not homeruns)?
- I'm planning to use all plastic fittings as I presume them to be as good as brass, comments?
Thanks for any and all assistance.