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darrenba
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:35 pm    Post subject: Plastic pipework Add User to Ignore List Reply with quote
Please could one of the plumbing experts explain the difference between BPEX and Polybutylene. What are the pros & cons of each?

i.e.

this
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/11027/Plumbing/Push-Fit-Fittings/JG-Speedfit-BPEX-Barrier-Coil-Pipe-25m-x-15mm

and

this
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/36617/Plumbing/Push-Fit-Fittings/JG-Speedfit-Polybutylene-Pipe-15mm-x-25m
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:57 pm    Post subject: Add User to Ignore List Reply with quote
One is a Pex barrier pipe and the other is a Polybutylene barrier pipe.

The Polybutylene is lightweight and more flexible so more suited to underfloor heating, and can go into screeds, whereas the Pex must be sleeved in a conduit.
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