PEX pipe comes in different manufacturing types, and PEX-A and PEX-B are the most common in homes. The differences are in flexibility, fittings, and how repairs are made.
The PEX-A
PEX-A is the most flexible type and can be expanded with a special tool for fittings, and it recovers from freezing well.
The PEX-B
PEX-B is slightly stiffer and uses crimp or clamp fittings, and it is the more common and economical choice.
The fittings
The two types use different fitting systems, so the tools and the parts are not always interchangeable.
The repair
Knowing which type is in the walls matters for repairs and additions. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Madison, a pro can identify it and match the fittings.
The fitting
PEX-A uses expansion fittings and PEX-B uses crimp or clamp, so the tools are different. Matching the right system avoids a failed joint.
The call
Match the type to the repair. Call 888-217-3585 and Madison, AL Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Madison pro.
Plumbing in Madison: what to know
In Madison, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Madison County — from Huntsville, Triana and Athens to ZIP codes like 35758, 35824, 35757 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Madison?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Madison, AL Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Madison.