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    May 2, 2008, 07:56 AM
    Piping for basement slab heating
    I am installing a new basement and want to install piping in the slab in case I decide to use under floor heating later.
    1) Can I use the normal water supply type 1/2" PEX?
    2) Is there ideal layout because this stuff is fairly stiff to allow tight bends?
    Thanks Phil
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    May 2, 2008, 10:39 AM
    NO! Pex makes a "pex" tubing that is designed for in floor heating. I believe it is called "he-pex which has an oxygen barrier.
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    May 2, 2008, 10:49 AM
    Sorry I only answered half of your questions. Typically you would run it with 6" centers either in a serpentine or a looped pattern. I'm not smart enough to get you diagrams and post them for you to see what I mean. PEX must have a web site that could help.

    Rick
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