Apollo Conbraco PEX User Manual
TOOLS
FITTINGS
FASTENERS
PEX Product Catalog
MANIFOLDS
TUBING
TOOLS
PEX
Why Use PEX? What Is PEX?
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) is a high-temperature, flexible, polymer pipe. Cross-linking technology was first developed in
Europe and has since come into use around the world for a variety of applications. PEX has a 30-year history of successful use in
the European market with extensive testing for durability and material performance. It was first introduced in North America in 1984
where it has been primarily used for radiant floor heating, and more recently, for domestic water distribution systems. It is approved
for potable hot and cold water supply systems in all model plumbing and mechanical codes across the United States including
California and Canada.
Why Plumb With PEX?
• Easy to Install - PEX tube is joined with an easy to install test “crimp” system; no solvent welding with messy chemicals, no chance
of fire hazard possibilities due to soldering
• Cost Effective - When installed using Manifolds fewer ttings are needed to install PEX; meaning you save money in material and
time. PEX tubing also costs less than copper tubing.
• Availability of Pipe Sizes - PEX piping is available in a wide range of diameters.
• Energy Efciency - PEX piping minimizes heat transmission through the pipe wall.
• Quiet - When installed using Manifolds, PEX can be run in long lengths with smoother bends, meaning less water line noise. PEX
also does not amplify sound as readily as copper tube.
• Water Conservation - Well designed PEX plumbing systems can reduce the wait time for hot water to reach the xture.
• Environmentally Sound - PEX is an inert material and does not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
• Installation Flexibility - PEX systems can be installed in either a conventional “branch and tee” system or a manifold system. PEX is
also great for adding xtures off of your existing copper or CPVC system.
• Corrosion Resistant - Because of PEX’s smooth inner walls, minerals do not build up as fast as with copper tubing. It is also more
resistant to the harmful effects of abrasive chemicals such as chlorine.
• Freeze Resistant - While freezing conditions often cause copper and CPVC tube to break or burst, causing thousands of dollars in
water damage, PEX tube will expand several times its original size without damage. However, it is recommended that you follow all
codes regarding water line freeze prevention.
Running PEX Tubing
FASTENERS FITTINGS
• Extreme Temperature and Sunlight - Keep PEX tube away from extreme temperatures - 12” away from recessed lighting and 6”
away from gas vents. Also keep away from attics, crawl spaces, outside walls, or insulate per plumbing codes. Also keep out of
direct sunlight.
• Allow for Mistakes - Leave extra tubing at the beginning and end of runs to simplify connection to manifolds and end points.
Immediate connection to the manifold or transition fittings and then making the run reduces the chance of cutting tube to short.
• Identify tubing runs - Clearly and permanently mark each run at each end to identify the xture it supplies (hot or cold water,
bathroom sink, kitchen sink, basement toilet, etc). Do not apply adhesive labels to PEX pipe.
• Thermal Expansion - Because PEX tube expands and contracts at about 1” per 100’ of pipe for every 10 degrees change in
temperature you must allow for expansion and contraction in long runs. This can be accomplished with an offset or expansion loop.
• PEX and Concrete - Tubing installed within or under concrete slabs should be continuous lengths of PEX tube. No ttings beneath
concrete.
• Support the Fitting - To prevent stress on the crimp joints, always support the tube before and after the tting
• Minimum Bend Radius - Do not bend tube too tightly. The minimum recommended bend radius is six times the tube size (i.e. ½”
tube = 3” bend radius). When making a 90 degree turn, use bend supports
• No Metal hangers - Metal hangers can damage PEX tube, we recommend only plastic hangers be installed. To prevent noise
transfer, only use hangers that keep the tube off of the nailing surface. Hangers should be used every 32” on horizontal runs every
4’ on vertical runs. Allow the tube to dip between hangers and never over tighten.
• Tube Through Studs - Grommets should be used when running tube through studs to prevent tube damage and reduce noise
transfer. Tube that is run within 2” of a stub nailing surface must be protected with a metal stud guard.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PEX Tools....................................................4-5
PEX Crimp Tools..................................4
PEX Cinch Clamp Tools.......................4
PEX Miscellaneous Tools....................5
PEX Fittings...............................................6-13
Brass Couplings.................................6
Brass Elbows......................................6
Crimp Tees...........................................7
Crimp Test Plugs..................................7
Brass Adapters - MPT..........................8
Brass Adapters - FPT...........................8
Copper Stubout..................................9
Water Flex Connector.........................9
Valves..................................................9
Push Couplings.................................10
Push Elbows.....................................10
Push Tees..........................................11
Push Adapters..................................11
Push Valves.......................................11
Push Caps.........................................11
Poly Alloy Couplings.........................12
Poly Alloy Elbows.............................12
Poly Alloy Tees..................................13
Poly Alloy Plugs.................................13
PEX Fasteners.............................................14
Pinch Clamps...................................14
Crimp Rings......................................14
Pro Crimp Rings................................14
J-Hooks............................................14
Manifolds....................................................15
PEX Tubing.............................................16-17
Blue PEX Pipe Coils..........................16
Red PEX Pipe Coils...........................16
White PEX Pipe Coils........................16
White PEX Pipe Sticks......................17
PEX Oxygen Barrier Pipe..................17
Part Number Index.................................18-19
Warranty & Limitations of Liability...............19
TOOLS
FASTENERS FITTINGS
Oxygen Barrier PEX For Radiant Heating
Some applications require PEX with added oxygen barrier properties. Radiant oor heating (or hydronic heating systems) may include
some ferrous (iron-containing) components which will corrode over time if exposed to oxygen. Since standard PEX tubing allows some
oxygen to penetrate through the tube walls, “Oxygen Barrier PEX” tubing has been designed to prevent diffusion of oxygen into these
systems.
Oxygen barrier PEX has a layer of polymer laminated to the outside surface (or sandwiched internally between PEX layers). This extra
layer in your tubing will assure that no oxygen gets into your heating system. Radiant oor heating (or hydronic heating systems) may
include some ferrous (iron-containing) components which will corrode over time if exposed to oxygen. The oxygen barrier and rust
prevention allows you to use cast iron components in your system instead of all brass or bronze, which makes components like pumps
and flanges substantially less expensive and keeps them running smoothly for longer.
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TOOLS
PEX TOOLS www.apolloflow.com
Part Number Description Pack Quantity
PEX CRIMP TOOLS
PEX Multi-Head Crimp Tool Kit
69PTKH0015K
69PTKH0014C PEX 1/2" & 3/4" Combo Crimp Tool 1
69PTKANG143 PEX 1/2" Angle Crimp Tool 1
69PTKH00143 PEX 1/2" Crimp Tool 1
Includes: Crimp Jaws 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", & 1",
GO / NO-GO Gauge, Adjustment Wrench
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FASTENERS FITTINGS
MANIFOLDS
69PTKH00144 PEX 3/4" Crimp Tool 1
69PTKH00185 PEX 1" Crimp Tool 1
PEX PINCH CLAMP TOOLS
PEX One Hand Pinch Clamp Fastening
Tool
69PTBJ0010C
69PTKG1096
Fits Pinch Clamps - 3/8"-1", Ratcheting Action,
Full Auto-Release,
LED Light conrms full cinch
PEX Quick Pinch Clamp Tool
Fits Pinch Clamps - 3/8"-1"
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www.apolloflow.com PEX TOOLS
Part Number Description Pack Quantity
PEX MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS
69PC02PZ
69PC03PZ
69PTKC001 PEX Tube Cutter 5
69PTKD0009
69PTKGONO Go/No-Go Gauge 20
PLTL82
Cuts up to 1-1/4” plastic and vinyl tubing
Works on PEX Rings and Clamps 1/2"-1"
Ratcheting Pipe Cutter
Clamp Pipe Cutter
Cuts up to 3/4” Copper and plastic pipe
PEX Ring Removal Tool
Cuts in seconds, making tting reusable
1/2” Quikcut Tubing Cutter
Cuts 1/2” Copper, PEX, and CPVC pipe
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TOOLS
PLTL83
PLTL60 Quikcut Replacement Blades (2 Pack) 50
3/4” Quikcut Tubing Cutter
Cuts 3/4” Copper, PEX, and CPVC pipe
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TOOLS
PEX FITTINGS www.apolloflow.com
Part Number Description Pack Quantity
BRASS COUPLINGS
APXC3838 3/8" PEX Coupling 5
APXC1212 1/2" PEX Coupling 40
APXC121210PK 1/2" PEX Coupling (10 Pack) 5
APXC1250PK 1/2” PEX Coupling (50 Pack) 5
APXC3434 3/4" PEX Coupling 25
APXC34345PK 3/4" PEX Coupling (5 Pack) 5
APXC3450PK 3/4” PEX Coupling (50 Pack) 5
APXC11 1" PEX Coupling 5
APXC1238 1/2" X 3/8" PEX Coupling 5
APXC1234 3/4" X 1/2" PEX Coupling 15
APXC341 1" X 3/4" PEX Coupling 5
APXBC1212 1/2" Coupling Poly B x PEX 20
FASTENERS FITTINGS
APXBC12125PK 1/2” Coupling Poly B x PEX (5 Pack) 10
APXBC3434 3/4" Coupling Poly B x PEX 15
BRASS ELBOWS
APXE12 1/2" Crimp Elbow 50
APXE121210PK 1/2" Crimp Elbow (10 Pack) 10
APXE1250PK 1/2” Crimp Elbow (50 Pack) 5
APXE1234 3/4" X 1/2" Crimp Elbow 5
APXE3434 3/4" Crimp Elbow 30
APXE34345PK 3/4" Crimp Elbow (5 Pack) 10
APXE3450PK 3/4” Crimp Elbow (50 Pack) 5
APXE11 1" Crimp Elbow 5
APXDEE12 1/2" X 1/2" FPT Drop Elbow 20
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APXFAE1212 1/2" X 1/2" FPT Elbow Swivel 10
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