"Kitec" is history and Rehau PEX )Plumbing is almost history too. - Plumbing Zone

22rifle · 11-14-2008, 05:26 PM

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october 31, 2008
important Ipex Product Announcement
Effective October 31, 2008, Ipex Will Discontinue The Production And The Sale Of Warmrite Floor� Pipe, Fittings And Accessories For The North American Hydronic Heating Market.
Unfortunately, The Warmrite Product Line No Longer Meets The Business Targets That Ipex Requires. Increased Competitive Pressures And Poor Market Conditions Have Resulted In The Continuing Decline Of Warmrite Sales And Profitability.
Select Warmrite Components Will Remain In Our Inventory For A Period Of Time In Order For Customers To Complete, Maintain And Service Their Heating Systems. Our Current Limited Warranty Will Continue To Apply To All Warmrite Products Installed.
Ipex Would Like To Thank You For Your Continued Support. We Look Forward To Servicing Your Future Plastic Piping System Needs With Our Broad Offering Of Core Products. We Will Be Pleased To Work With You To Resolve Any Inconvenience That This Product Discontinuation May Cause.
For Further Information Please Contact Your Local Ipex Customer Service Representative.

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rehau Has Announced A Strategic Shift Away From The Production And Sale Of Commodity Products, And Will Exit Municipal Pvc Pipe Manufacturing And Supply In Canada, As Well As Its Business As A Pex Plumbing Systems Supplier In The United States And Canada.

Production Of Municipal Pvc Pipe Will End As Of Oct. 31, 2008, With Sales Continuing Through March 31, 2009. The Company Will Also Support Pex Plumbing Systems Orders Through March 31, 2009, And Will Provide Full-scale Customer Assistance To Ensure A Smooth Transition Into Alternative Plumbing Systems Product Lines Thereafter.

Crap!

Protech · 11-14-2008, 09:46 PM

Good riddance. I was never a fan of Rehau. They always quoted the highest prices.

uaplumber · 11-14-2008, 10:33 PM

One word.

UPONOR!!!!

Protech · 11-14-2008, 11:06 PM

For new construction, yes. I wouldn't use uponor for service/remodel/repiping. It too slow and bulky. I go zurn or viega for that. That's just my preference. I won't knock you for using Uponor though. I think they make a good product.

Redwood · 11-14-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Protech

For new construction, yes. I wouldn't use uponor for service/remodel/repiping. It too slow and bulky. I go zurn or viega for that. That's just my preference. I won't knock you for using Uponor though. I think they make a good product.

Zurn? I'll pass on that one!

http://www.zurnclassaction.com/?gcli...FQY1gQodwyVtyw

Protech · 11-14-2008, 11:43 PM

I've used them for over 10 years. In that time I had 2 fittings leak. It was a casting defect on 2 90s. They leaked when tested immediately. I had the opportunity the go back to a house that I built an addition on to many years ago to remodel it. My fittings are still in the wall, leak free. I pulled a few out and checked them out. Other than a thin layer of corrosion on the inside(mild surface dezincification) they look just like they day they were installed and showed no signs of embrittelment. I did freak when I heard of the Zurn lawsuits, but it seams localized to certain areas and showed up quickly after installation(1-2 years). I haven't heard of any problems within 500 miles of me. I you know something that I don't please bring me up to speed.

22rifle · 11-15-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Protech

Good riddance. I was never a fan of Rehau. They always quoted the highest prices.

I pay between 17 and 22 cents per foot for 1/2" Rehau depending on the quantity.

Protech · 11-15-2008, 12:23 AM

How bout fittings and rings?

22rifle · 11-15-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Protech

How bout fittings and rings?

Oh, you talking Everlock? Or crimp?

If Everlock then yes, I agree. But why not use a superior pipe even if you still crimp the fittings?

Everlock was worth the cost in my opinion.

Scott K · 11-15-2008, 12:33 PM

It's sad to hear Rehau is getting out of it. Their Everloc system is the cats arse and it's still the only fitting system available where I live that is approved to be encased in concrete should you need to repair it, plus their manifolds were good quality and much cheaper than the Wirsbo stuff.

What people need to realize, is Ipex hasn't just stopped making Pex-Al-Pex Kitec (they are still going to make the PERT-AL-PERT version for domestic hot & cold water), Ipex is getting out of the heating business all together essentially.

11-14-2008, 09:46 PM	#2
Protech ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 7,167 My Photos	Good riddance. I was never a fan of Rehau. They always quoted the highest prices. __________________ Plumber, Repiping, Replumbing, Leak Detection, Solar Water Heater, Drain Cleaner, Pipe Leak, Polk County Plumber, Lakeland Plumber, Winter Haven Plumber, Haines City Plumber, Bartow Plumber

11-14-2008, 11:06 PM	#4
Protech ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 7,167 My Photos	For new construction, yes. I wouldn't use uponor for service/remodel/repiping. It too slow and bulky. I go zurn or viega for that. That's just my preference. I won't knock you for using Uponor though. I think they make a good product. __________________ Plumber, Repiping, Replumbing, Leak Detection, Solar Water Heater, Drain Cleaner, Pipe Leak, Polk County Plumber, Lakeland Plumber, Winter Haven Plumber, Haines City Plumber, Bartow Plumber

11-14-2008, 11:43 PM	#6
Protech ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 7,167 My Photos	I've used them for over 10 years. In that time I had 2 fittings leak. It was a casting defect on 2 90s. They leaked when tested immediately. I had the opportunity the go back to a house that I built an addition on to many years ago to remodel it. My fittings are still in the wall, leak free. I pulled a few out and checked them out. Other than a thin layer of corrosion on the inside(mild surface dezincification) they look just like they day they were installed and showed no signs of embrittelment. I did freak when I heard of the Zurn lawsuits, but it seams localized to certain areas and showed up quickly after installation(1-2 years). I haven't heard of any problems within 500 miles of me. I you know something that I don't please bring me up to speed. __________________ Plumber, Repiping, Replumbing, Leak Detection, Solar Water Heater, Drain Cleaner, Pipe Leak, Polk County Plumber, Lakeland Plumber, Winter Haven Plumber, Haines City Plumber, Bartow Plumber Last edited by Protech; 11-14-2008 at 11:44 PM.. Reason: spelling

11-15-2008, 12:23 AM	#8
Protech ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 7,167 My Photos	How bout fittings and rings? __________________ Plumber, Repiping, Replumbing, Leak Detection, Solar Water Heater, Drain Cleaner, Pipe Leak, Polk County Plumber, Lakeland Plumber, Winter Haven Plumber, Haines City Plumber, Bartow Plumber

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11-14-2008, 10:33 PM	#3
uaplumber Plumbing Contractor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Westlock, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,436 My Photos	One word. UPONOR!!!!

11-15-2008, 12:33 PM	#10
Scott K Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada Posts: 397 My Photos	It's sad to hear Rehau is getting out of it. Their Everloc system is the cats arse and it's still the only fitting system available where I live that is approved to be encased in concrete should you need to repair it, plus their manifolds were good quality and much cheaper than the Wirsbo stuff. What people need to realize, is Ipex hasn't just stopped making Pex-Al-Pex Kitec (they are still going to make the PERT-AL-PERT version for domestic hot & cold water), Ipex is getting out of the heating business all together essentially.

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