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[Sloppy_Snood]

I am hoping those who have more experience than I with Logstor could answer a simple question...


What is the "proper" or best way to remove the outer black casing and insulation from the last foot of Logstor Dual PEX-Flex piping (without damaging the PEX tubing)?


I am speaking to the ends of the installed pipe where the Pex will attach to my water jacket and the Pex in the Logstor as the pipe enters my home.

Thanks!  -Slopster

[slimjim]

  A utility knife and good blade, 1 vertical cut down the length and then1 cut around the pipe, the black plastic can then be removed exposing the foam. Next take a stout screwdriver and poke it through the foam, between the pex lines, twist the scewdriver sideways splitting the foam and then strip away the foam with a sharp knife, be careful to not damage the pex with this part. lastly, before inserting the compression fittings into the pex take the sharp edge off the pex with a sharp knife or it can cut the O rings.

[Sloppy_Snood]

Thank you as always slimjim! 

[Sloppy_Snood]

How much "naked PEX" should I leave coming out of the Logstor insulation.  The Logstor endcap needs a couple inches but beyond that, how much more for fitting attachment and anything else that is needed?   

[slimjim]

  6 inches will give you enough room for the compression fittings

[Sloppy_Snood]

Thank you again Sir. 

[slimjim]

If you were standing downwind of me right now you would not call me sir, WOW it's been hot today, time for a shower and cold Merrimack river water, hops and barley mixture.