PEX plumbing has become increasingly popular over the last three decades to the point where it is now the standard for water delivery systems in 70 – 80% of new home construction. The central point of every PEX pipe installation is the PEX manifold, which is usually installed close to the main water inlet. For instance, if your main water supply pipe enters the house through the garage, your PEX manifold will be in an adjacent laundry or mud room. The purpose of locating the manifold in an indoor space is to keep them in a climate-controlled environment where they are unaffected by outdoor weather conditions, like in a garage or attic.
What is a PEX Manifold?
Think of your PEX manifold as a circuit breaker box for your plumbing system. In the same way that your electrical panel is the central connection point for all electrical outlets in your home, the PEX manifold serves the same purpose for your plumbing system.
How Does a PEX Manifold Work?
A residential PEX manifold comprises two chambers, one for cold water and one for hot water, each connected to its respective supply line. Each of the two chambers has several ports that allow water to flow from the manifold to an individual PEX pipe to deliver water to a sink, dishwasher, or any other fixture. Each port on the PEX manifold can be turned on and off with a simple tool or a pair of pliers and can be of extreme help when needing to turn off a single leaking toilet or faucet.
So, Do I Need a PEX Manifold?
If you have PEX pipes for your water supply lines, you already have a PEX manifold somewhere in your home. It’s usually hidden behind a removable wall panel in your utility or laundry room, and some homeowners may need to be made aware of its presence.
The ability of the homeowner or plumbing company to turn off individual water supply lines throughout the home can help with water conservation and diagnostics. You’ll save money on decreased water usage by turning the water off to unused (or rarely used) bathrooms or outdoor fixtures. Leak detection becomes much easier for plumbing companies, as they can control water flow to each fixture to isolate the offending pipe.
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