Yes, SharkBite PEX pipe is approved to AWWA C904 which covers PEX pipe in regards to burial. Be sure to check with local, city or state codes to see if the pipe needs to have sleeves or any type of protective burial for your area. PEX pipe can be used as a service line based on its corrosion resistance to soil and water, its long life, and its oxidative resistance. Learn more: American Water Works Association

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With 5-year warranties on automatic softeners and two-year warranties on semi-automatic softeners we back up what we build for your peace of mind.

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Yes, PEX pipe is approved for radiant or hydronic heating applications. Since ferrous components are likely to be present in the system, it is important to use oxygen barrier PEX pipe to help prevent ferrous components from rusting. Learn more: SharkBite Radiant PEX Tubing

Water softeners work by removing the calcium, iron and magnesium, via ion exchange, making hard water, soft. This has numerous benefits that will be felt right throughout your home.

No. PEX pipe does not require glue or cement, and can simply be joined with push-to-connect fittings, metal insert fittings, or plastic insert fittings for a watertight seal.

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By reducing scale build-up, water softeners lessen damage to fittings, fixtures and appliances. This improves their durability and longevity, and in the case of appliances, improves their efficiency. In the long run, this saves you time and money.

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There are no performance differences between red, white, blue and white PEX and all are intended for use in potable water systems. The colors can be used to easily distinguish between hot and cold distribution lines. Orange PEX pipe is an oxygen barrier PEX pipe used only for hydronic heating applications.

SharkBite PEX pipe carries a 25-year warranty against any manufacturer’s defect as long as the item has been installed per the installation instructions and complies with local code. Learn more: SharkBite Warranty

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At Waterways we offer high quality water softeners for domestic and commercial use. Whether you’re looking to improve water at your business or to get better quality water at home, we have water softener solutions to treat all the water you use.

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All our water softeners are assembled in our warehouse, so you get the best-made product, rather than an unknown, fully-imported model.

There are also numerous personal benefits associated with using water softeners. Softened water is easier to lather, meaning you can use less soap, shampoo and other products. And with fewer impurities in the water, it’s also gentler on your skin. This is particularly good for people with sensitive skin, such as those who suffer from eczema.

Though you may have never heard of hard water, you would have noticed its effects in your home or business. The scale and discolouration that can build up in bathrooms, around plumbing fixtures and fittings, and inside water-using appliances is usually the result of the impurities in hard water.

PEX pipe is not approved for outdoor applications and is not approved for continuous UV exposure. PEX pipe should not be stored in direct sunlight.

The cross-linking method is the difference between PEX-A, PEX-B and PEX-C. Cross-linking is defined as polyethylene material that has undergone a change in molecular structure using a chemical or a physical process whereby the polymer chains are chemically linked. SharkBite non oxygen barrier pipe is manufacture as PEX-B and SharkBite oxygen barrier pipe is manufactured as PEX-C. As background, the methods for cross-linking are:

SharkBite PEX pipe meets NSF/ANSI Standard 61, and is approved for drinking water systems. Learn more: NSF/ANSI Standard 61

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PEX pipe is easier to install than rigid pipe, and it is available in long coils that can eliminate the need for extra fittings. PEX pipe is flexible and can be navigated around obstacles. For more than 30 years PEX pipe has proven its durability and shown that it is not susceptible to problems found in metal piping systems such as reduced ID (occlusion), corrosion, electrolysis, filming, mineral build-up and water velocity wear. Download now: Homeowners Comparison: PEX v. Copper

PEX pipe can’t be heated or exposed to a direct flame. The best method to the pipe for straightening is by soaking the pipe in warm water or running warm water through the pipe. Please make sure that the pipe is not exposed to direct UV rays.

Much of the water you use contains traces of calcium, iron and magnesium. Water with relatively high levels of these metals is known as ‘hard water’.

Yes, PEX pipe can be installed under a concrete slab. Since PEX pipe is supplied in coils, installation can be completed in one continuous length without the need for extra fittings. PEX pipe can also be encased within a slab, which is commonly used for radiant floor heating. In cases where PEX pipe penetrates a concrete slab, it must be protected with a nonmetallic sleeve at the penetration point.

PEX pipe is approved for residential and commercial hot and cold water distribution systems, municipal water service lines, radiant panel heating systems, hydronic baseboard heating systems, snow and ice melting systems and building services pipe.

Keep the PEX pipe a minimum of 12 in. vertically and 6 in. horizontally from sources of high heat such as recessed light fixtures, gas flue vents, heating appliances or electric motors. Forced air heating ducts are not generally considered sources of high heat. These areas of installation should be rechecked after further construction and other mechanical systems have been installed.

Yes, PEX pipe is freeze-damage resistant. PEX pipe will expand if frozen and contract to its original shape when thawed. PEX pipe is not freeze-proof. You should use the same standard insulation precautions with PEX pipe to help prevent freezing.

PEX pipe is part of a water supply piping system that has several benefits over metal pipe or rigid plastic pipe systems. It is flexible, resistant to scale and chlorine. PEX pipe doesn’t corrode or develop pinholes. Plus, it is faster to install than metal or rigid plastic and has fewer connections and fittings.

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Our domestic softeners feature a rotomoulded plastic cabinet made here in Adelaide and all our softeners are designed to withstand Australia’s unforgiving weather. By investing in a Waterways softener, you ensure you get the best value for money.

Whether you’re looking for a commercial water softener or a domestic water softener, we have both automatic and semi-automatic options available. Semi-automatic domestic softeners do not require an external power source – you simply need to turn a timer periodically. All automatic water softeners have an external power source and control themselves via a microprocessor, which offers better regeneration control and water savings.

SharkBite® PEX pipe is a cross-linked polyethylene tubing that provides an excellent option for plumbing, radiant and hydronic systems in both residential and commercial plumbing applications. When combined with our push-to-connect fittings, manifolds, valves and other supplies, PEX pipe offers the fastest way to plumb any project. PEX pipe is made from cross-linked HDPE (high density polyethylene). The HDPE is melted and continuously extruded into a tube to form a high-performing pipe suitable for a variety of potable and non-potable plumbing applications.

PEX pipe is easier to install than rigid pipe, and it is available in long coils which can eliminate the need for extra fittings. PEX pipe is flexible and can be navigated around obstacles. PEX pipe doesn’t require the use of glue or cement, can be air tested and can be installed in wet or dry conditions. Additionally, PEX pipe is freeze-damage resistant whereas CPVC pipe is susceptible to cracking at temperatures below 50°F. Download now: Homeowners Comparison: PEX vs. CPVC

Yes, PEX pipe can save money in numerous ways. PEX pipe is more cost effective than copper. Plus, PEX pipe is flexible which makes it fast to install and requires fewer directional fittings. When SharkBite PEX pipe and fittings are used together, the labor savings are huge.

Softened water also results in cleaner dishes; as well as allowing you to use less detergent when washing, by removing the impurities, water softeners result in spot-free dishes.