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    Bob Robert Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 27, 2008, 10:39 PM
    Damaged PEX
    Just installed a heat run with O2 barrier PEX through old wall studs and ended up with some mild abrasions on a portion of the PEX tubing. Should this be replaced or is a small amount of damage acceptable? Also, should all the runs through the old 2x4 studs be sleeved for protection?

    Thanks for your time and help!


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    Feb 28, 2008, 05:32 AM
    Hey Bob... if abrasions barely made it through the outer sleeve that encases the pex tubing then I say you are OK... as long as not extreme and as long as it did not damage the pipe under sleeve in any way. Just don't do it any more ;)

    And I do not sleeve my PEX through studs... I drill large enough holes so that I allow for expansion and contraction of heat pipes... that reduces future noises, rubbing and abrasions (say 11/8" hole for 3/4" pex)... just make sure no nails can get to piping (use pipe protective stud clips.. sold everywhere) when sheetrock/plasterboard installed.

    That should do it.

    If this helped please RATE THIS ANSWER. Thank you
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