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Everything You Need for 3/4 PEX Projects

What You Need to Know Before Buying 3/4 PEX Pipe If you’re looking into 3/4 inch PEX pipe options, here’s a quick summary of common choices and what to expect: Product Type Length Price Price/ft White PEX-B Coil PEX-B 100 ft Varies by brand and market Varies Blue PEX-B Coil PEX-B 100 ft Varies by brand and market Varies White PEX-A Coil PEX-A 100 ft Typically higher than PEX-B Varies Blue PEX-B Coil PEX-B 10 ft Higher per-foot cost than full coil Varies White PEX-B Bulk Coil PEX-B 300 ft Better value for larger jobs Varies Key things to know: Standard Plumbing Supply carries a range of 3/4 inch PEX pipe and related fittings for residential plumbing projects PEX-A uses expansion fittings; PEX-B uses crimp or clamp fittings White PEX works for both hot and cold water lines Lengths range from short repair pieces to large coils depending on your project size 3/4 inch PEX pipe is one of the most practical choices for residential plumbing today.

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The Best Commercial Tankless Water Heater: Top 5 Models

The Best Commercial Tankless Water Heaters at a Glance Finding the best commercial tankless water heater for your facility doesn’t have to be overwhelming — here are the top 5 models worth considering: Rinnai SENSEI CX199 – Best for scalability (11.1 GPM, cascades up to 24 units) Navien NPE-2 Series – Best for efficiency (98% thermal efficiency, dual stainless steel heat exchangers) Takagi T-M50 Series – Best for high-demand flow (14.5 GPM, industry’s highest) A.O. Smith ProLine XE – Best for energy factor (10.0 GPM, 0.94 UEF) Laars Commercial Electric Series – Best compact electric option (491,000 BTUs in just 3 square feet) Choosing the right commercial water heater is a high-stakes decision.