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Plumbing
Uponor PEX plumbing systems for the home
With more than 40 years of service and 17 billion feet of pipe installed worldwide, Uponor PEX is a trusted solution for new-home construction. In fact, more homebuilders and contractors install PEX for plumbing than copper and CPVC combined.
Uponor PEX-a is superior to PEX-b, CPVC and copper pipe
CPVC
Copper
Flexible for fewer fittings 
No flame or cement
Can't be dry fit
Kink reparability
Freeze resistant
Connections get stronger over time
What is Uponor PEX?
Not all PEX is the same. Watch this video to learn about the benefits of Uponor PEX-a pipe for plumbing, radiant heating/cooling, hydronic piping and fire sprinkler systems.Browse all videosWhy is Uponor PEX-a better than PEX-b pipe?Extruded vs. molded rings
When comparing the Uponor PEX-a plumbing system with PEX-b and F1960 systems, it is important to look at the expansion rings. Uponor ProPEX expansion rings are extruded for maximum strength and capitalize on the shape memory of PEX-a to ensure a secure connection. Molded PEX-b rings eliminate the benefits of strength and shape memory for a connection that could be compromised.
Sealing time test
The Uponor ProPEX connection method underwent third-party pressure testing on the joint as assembled at different environmental conditions. The results offered assurance to the fastest and most durable sealing times, proving the Uponor system offers the best connection method for ASTM F1960 fitting systems.
Gold Seal certification
Uponor PEX-a pipe, ProPEX rings and expansion fittings are certified to Water Quality Association (WQA) ORD 1502 protocols for freeze and thaw resistance. This ensures the system will remain strong and intact, even in the harshest winter conditions.
ASTM F1960 compliance
Uponor’s PEX-reinforcing rings and cold-expansion fittings are tested and certified to ASTM F1960. It is unknown whether all PEX-b manufacturers have been tested and listed to this industry standard for quality.
Fitting offering
Uponor provides the most comprehensive offering of ASTM F1960 fittings in lead-free (LF) brass and engineered polymer (EP) for a holistic system from pipe to rings to fittings. Additionally, Uponor’s EP fittings are proudly made in America, while others’ fittings are manufactured in China.
Stress-crack corrosion resistance
Stress-crack corrosion is the growth of a micro-crack that can lead to unexpected sudden failure of a piping system. Due to its higher and more uniform crosslinking manufacturing method, Uponor PEX-a pipe offers greater resistance to stress-crack corrosion compared to PEX-b pipe for a stronger, more durable piping system.
Save on costs and labor with Logic plumbing
Uponor Logic plumbing provides a better way to install a residential PEX plumbing system.Learn more about LogicSafety and sustainabilityA safe plumbing system
A study done by the Rochester Medical Center published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported a connection between copper and Alzheimer’s disease. With Uponor PEX meeting the NSF International certification for water purity, there is no question about the safety of the system.
Lower carbon footprint
A 2008 Life Cycle Inventory of the Production of Plastic Pipes for use in Three Piping Applications showed PEX requires less energy to produce and has an overall lower carbon footprint compared to copper.
Source: Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (ppfahome.org)
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Radiant Heating
Uponor radiant floor heating systems
Uponor, formerly Wirsbo, was the first to bring PEX radiant floor heating to North America. Uponor radiant floor heating systems are an energy-efficient solution to home comfort that helps improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ). With radiant floor heating systems, warmth radiates to warm people and objects, providing the purest form of human thermal comfort from room to room.
Energy efficientRadiant vs. forced air
Water in a radiant heating system has the capacity to transport energy 3,500 times greater than air, using less energy than a forced-air system. The benefits include greater comfort at a lower thermostat setting and lower energy bills.
In fact, more people are comfortable with radiant floor heating at a lower thermostat setting than with forced-air heating at a higher thermostat setting.
Designed with energy efficiency in mind
Radiant floor heating systems are designed in zones, so homeowners can set unique temperatures in each room for greater system efficiencies.Learn more about radiant floor heatingHow it worksInnovative solution for exceptional comfort
In radiant floor heating systems, warm water flows through flexible PEX pipes that can work under any type of floor covering. The pipes connect to a heat source, such as a boiler or hot-water heater, and pumps, manifolds and controls round out the system.
Installing radiant floor heating
Fast Trak™ is an interlocking knobbed mat system for concrete and wood subfloors to quickly and easily install radiant tubing in a radiant floor heating system. Watch this video to learn the step-by-step process for installing the system, and see how fast two installers can lay down Fast Trak for a radiant floor heating system in a home’s basement.Software downloadUponor LoopCAD® radiant design software
Learn more about LoopCADDesign professional-quality radiant systems with Uponor’s design methods and materials already loaded into the full version of LoopCAD. Best of all, Uponor offers 20% off when you purchase a full subscription. Learn more.
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Fire safety
Uponor AquaSAFE™ residential fire sprinkler systems
Uponor AquaSAFE residential fire sprinkler systems are a life-saving upgrade to any home. Available as a multipurpose combined plumbing and fire sprinkler system or a standalone system, AquaSAFE uses the same flexible PEX piping and ProPEX® fittings that plumbers have relied on for decades.
Uponor PEX vs. CPVC sprinkler systems
Fewer
connections
No flames
or chemicalsNo dry fitting
Freeze-resistant
pipe
ICC-ES PMG listing
for safety and quality
25-year
warranty
Uponor PEX-a
CPVC
multipurpose solutionPlumbing contractors turn to PEX for another reason
Multipurpose fire sprinkler systems are a cost-effective solution that:- Connects with cold-water plumbing systems
- Ensures fresh water is always available
- Guards against unintentional shut-offs
- Eliminates homeowner maintenance
- Installs easily
Standalone OptionThe use of PEX piping in residential fire sprinkler systems is growing
Benefits of Uponor PEX as a standalone solution for fire sprinkler systems:- Leverages constant water flow
- Offers home protection when plumbing system is shut off
- Uses 70% fewer connections vs. rigid piping systems
- Ideal for use with Phyn Plus whole home smart leak detection system
Get trained to install AquaSAFE
In most states, a licensed plumbing contractor can install a multipurpose AquaSAFE system. Uponor offers online and job site training for professional installers.Register for AquaSAFE training -
Water service
ProPEX® water service
Connect Uponor PEX directly to water service meters with the durable, reliable ProPEX® connection method builders and installers trust.
Reliable plumbing systemA water service system you can count on
Uponor AquaPEX® blue pipe up to 1" and Uponor AquaPEX white pipe up to 2":
- Meet International Plumbing Code (IPC) requirements
- Hold the highest chlorine resistance rating per ASTM F2023
- Achieve the Water Quality Association (WQA) Gold Seal certification for the greatest durability in freeze/thaw cycles
Benefits of Uponor water serviceBenefits of an Uponor ProPEX water service system
- Uniform crosslinking
- Highest degree of crosslinking
- No micro-cracking
- Strong, durable ProPEX fittings
- Reliable, solid connections
High performance solutions
Bring the greatest efficiencies and performance to your home plumbing systems with Uponor water service and Uponor Logic plumbing.Learn about Uponor Logic
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Repipe
Renovating plumbing systems with Uponor PEX provides efficiency and reliability
When it comes to replacing leaky and failing pipes, whether from frozen pipes or an aging system, Uponor AquaPEX® plumbing systems provide maximum durability, longevity, and performance. But even before homeowners start reaping the benefits of these systems, Uponor PEX provides benefits during the installation and repipe process.
Advantages of repipingThe Power of Repiping with PEX
The decision to replace piping systems can be daunting but ultimately provides better efficiency and safer buildings. Discover how three plumbing professionals found success repiping buildings with PEX.Read more from Plumber Magazine
Repiping your homeIs it time to repipe your house?
Obvious leaks or pipe bursts make it easy to know when it's time to call a repipe expert, but there are other signs you might be missing. If you are experiencing low water pressure, extreme water temperature swings, water that looks or smells off, or any visible pipe corrosion, it might be time to consider repiping your home. Connect with Uponor Pro Squad to learn more.Connect with the experts
RELATED CASE STUDIES
DeChantal Apartments case studyView case studyLearn how a senior apartment complex's old leaky copper plumbing was completely repiped with an Uponor AquaPEX plumbing system, saving time on installation.
Tellico Village case studyView case studyA recurring problem with pinhole-sized pipe leaks in copper required plumbing repair and repiping. Learn why the plumbing contractor chose Uponor AquaPEX®.
Kansas University case studyView case studyLearn why affordable, flexible PEX piping was the right solution for a major renovation and re-piping project in a large residence hall at Kansas University.
