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Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« on: November 14, 2017, 05:16:36 PM »
So I'm finally getting to the heating system portion of our 1850 farmhouse overhaul. I am getting ready to run my loops to tie in my cast iron baseboards and trying to decide what tubing to use. I decided to go with pex for cost and time savings. I saw a new tubing called hy-PE-RTube made by Zurn\Dow. It is supposed to be more flexable with less coil memory than conventional cross linked tubing. Was wondering if anyone out there had heard anything about it? Looks like a good choice for what I need to do. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2017, 07:20:28 PM »
Yeah, I've seen it mentioned on Seigenthaler's posts. I think there are a few places online carrying it. Maybe Supplyhouse.com.
I need to get some to try. Sounds really nice.
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2017, 06:42:50 AM »
Fairly expensive the way it looks, but it'd be well worth the investment not to have to fight the memory if it does what it says! Especially on the bigger pipe. I always buy 1" in 20ft sticks so I can handle it but it's about the same price as this hy-PE-RTube, might have to give it a try. Thanks for bringing it to my attention and I hope you find some info!
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2017, 06:30:25 PM »
Well I ordered 300' of the hy-PE-Rtube and it arrived today. Seems pretty nice I'll let everyone know how I make out after I finish up this week.
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2017, 07:49:38 PM »
I'll be waiting!
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2017, 04:45:18 AM »
Yes, very interested. Keep us posted.
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2017, 07:38:58 PM »
So here's the update. We ran about 200' for my heat loops and I must say I'm impressed. There is virtually no coil memory when uncoiled. It runs out nice and straight and is very flexible. I was able to bend nice tight radius on the corners with no kinking. It has a nice snug fit onto the monoflo tees and pex adapters without having to struggle to make connections. We used clamps but it will accept any of the available types of connections. The quality seems very good compared with some of the less expensive options I have used in the past. Only con I can come up with is that it is not certified for potable water so it is for heat only. I have used the Upnor tubing that can do both and it was nice to be able to use one pex for everything but not a deal breaker. So far I can say that it was worth the extra money. :thumbup:
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2017, 10:30:08 AM »
Thanks for the update!
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2017, 01:07:25 PM »
Glad you like it! What size did you end up buying?
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2017, 05:51:58 AM »
I used all 3/4"
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2017, 01:27:29 PM »
This has really really got me thinking... No coil memory.. 
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2017, 01:55:11 PM »
Quote from: E Yoder on November 25, 2017, 01:27:29 PM
This has really really got me thinking... No coil memory..

Right? This stuff is going to revolutionize the underfloor radiant world. Ever tried 'rasslin PEX through floor joists? Yuck. My next job I'm a gonna get me a roll of this I think
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2017, 07:22:53 PM »
Yeah, great fun. :)
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2017, 09:35:58 PM »
It looks like the max temp rating is 200 degrees. Could that be an issue if a stove overheats?
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Re: Anyone heard of hy-PE-RTube?
« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2017, 11:13:10 PM »
Quote from: RSI on November 25, 2017, 09:35:58 PM
It looks like the max temp rating is 200 degrees. Could that be an issue if a stove overheats?

Most PEX is 200 also at atmospheric pressure.
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