Uponor
AquaPEX Red PEX-A Tubing 100' Coil
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Description
AquaPEX Red PEX-A Tubing 100' Coil
Uponor AquaPEX Red PEX-a Tubing is a flexible and durable piping solution supplied in a 100-foot coil for residential and commercial hot-water plumbing applications.
Manufactured from Engel-method cross-linked polyethylene (PEX-a), AquaPEX Red is designed for long service life and efficient installation. The tubing resists corrosion, scaling, chlorine, and freezing damage while its flexibility helps reduce the number of fittings required and supports efficient potable water and hydronic piping installations.
Product Highlights
- Uponor AquaPEX Red PEX-a tubing
- 100' coil
- Red tubing for hot-water applications
- Engel-method cross-linked polyethylene construction
- Flexible construction helps minimize fittings
- Resistant to corrosion and scaling
- Designed for resistance to chlorine and freezing damage
- Suitable for potable water applications
- Suitable for applicable hydronic systems
- Limited UV exposure tolerance
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Uponor |
|---|---|
| Product Line | AquaPEX |
| Tubing Type | PEX-a |
| Color | Red |
| Coil Length | 100' |
| Material | Engel-Method Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX-a) |
| Operating Pressure | Up to 160 psi at approximately 73°F; pressure rating varies with temperature per applicable ASTM standards |
| Hydrostatic Temperature Rating | Up to 200°F |
| Flexibility | Flexible construction designed to minimize fittings |
| UV Resistance | Limited UV Exposure Tolerance |
| Applications | Potable Water and Applicable Hydronic Piping Systems |
| Standards & Certifications | ASTM F876, ASTM F877, NSF 14, NSF 61 and CSA B137.5 |
Engel-Method PEX-a
AquaPEX Red is manufactured from Engel-method cross-linked polyethylene. The PEX-a construction provides excellent flexibility, helping installers route the tubing while reducing the number of fittings required throughout the piping system.
Hot-Water Plumbing
The red tubing is designed for residential and commercial hot-water plumbing systems and provides easy visual identification of hot-water piping during installation and servicing.
Durable Piping Construction
AquaPEX is designed to resist corrosion, scaling, chlorine, and freezing damage while maintaining excellent flow characteristics for long-term plumbing performance.
Potable Water & Hydronic Applications
The tubing supports potable water and applicable hydronic piping applications. System operating temperature and pressure should be matched to the applicable tubing ratings and system design requirements.
Review the Uponor Product Catalog for additional AquaPEX tubing information, or contact the GetPipe.com team for help selecting tubing and compatible components for your plumbing or hydronic system.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this AquaPEX Red coil?
This listing is for a 100-foot coil of Uponor AquaPEX Red PEX-a tubing.
What type of tubing is Uponor AquaPEX Red?
AquaPEX Red is PEX-a tubing manufactured from Engel-method cross-linked polyethylene.
What is the AquaPEX Red tubing used for?
The tubing is designed for residential and commercial hot-water plumbing and is suitable for potable water and applicable hydronic piping systems.
What is the operating pressure rating?
The supplied product information lists an operating pressure of up to 160 psi at approximately 73°F. Pressure ratings vary with temperature according to the applicable standards and system requirements.
What is the temperature rating?
The supplied product information lists a hydrostatic temperature rating up to 200°F. Actual operating conditions depend on the piping system design and applicable pressure rating.
Does AquaPEX resist corrosion and scaling?
Yes. The supplied product information identifies AquaPEX as resistant to corrosion and scaling as well as chlorine and freezing damage.
Can AquaPEX Red be exposed to sunlight?
The supplied product information specifies limited UV exposure tolerance. Avoid unnecessary UV exposure and follow applicable manufacturer requirements for storage and installation.
What standards and certifications are listed?
The supplied product information lists ASTM F876, ASTM F877, NSF 14, NSF 61, and CSA B137.5.
Important Ordering Notes
This listing is for an AquaPEX Red PEX-a 100' coil. Verify the required tubing size, coil length, operating temperature, pressure, system compatibility, and application requirements before ordering. Observe manufacturer requirements regarding allowable UV exposure.
