Question: Homes are now commonly plumbed with crosslinked polyethylene ( PEX ) pipe rather than copper. PEX is significantly cheaper ( 2 0 x ) than

Homes are now commonly plumbed with crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipe rather than
copper. PEX is significantly cheaper (20x) than copper and does not require heat or
solder to join. Note that the water meter (which measures the volume of water passing
through when it enters the house) must be plumbed with copper, and connects to the
municipal service line, which is 1" steel.
Create a list of pipe, fittings, and instrumentation required for plumbing a house with 1
four-piece bathroom, 1 two-piece bathroom, a kitchen, and a laundry room, using PEX.
 Homes are now commonly plumbed with crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipe rather

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