How do you stub out of wall when running pex? - Plumbing Zone

Alan · 02-17-2010, 01:52 AM

We stub out of the wall with pex when we plumb with it. I wish we could use copper stubs to make it more solid. Framers, electricians, heat guys, sheetrockers, etc. kick the crap out of our lines then they end up looking like an idiot put in the water lines coming out of the wall on a 45. I hate doing it this way, plus it looks like poo on the outside of the wall.

futz · 02-17-2010, 01:58 AM

I use Sioux Chief stub out elbows. They're not perfect, but they will take a bit of abuse and still look good at finish time. They're WAY cheaper than the parts and labor of building your own with a wingback, or even just with a regular elbow. Under 3 bucks each here in Canada (cheaper in the States). And they're fast and easy to install.

Ron · 02-17-2010, 02:04 AM

If you stub out pex only then use these for a rigid support.

**ILPlumber** · 02-17-2010, 08:27 AM

If pex is such a great material, why stub out copper?

I would want the whole world to see my wonderful pex.

**Airgap** · 02-17-2010, 10:19 AM

I crimp on an ell, and stub out pex. If they're paying for pex, that's what they are getting. I always ask if they would rather have copper stubs, and it's almost always "how much more? No, that's alright"...

pauliplumber · 02-17-2010, 10:52 AM

I always run copper and use pex as my stub outs. I just gotta be different.

Actually I do the same as Airgap. Pex house, pex stubouts. I will go out of my way like a madman to make sure something is going to work right, but I won't always kill myself to make something look pretty, if I feel it's not necessary. Use blocking and clip the $hit out of it.

futz · 02-17-2010, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILPlumber

If pex is such a great material, why stub out copper?

Because copper stubouts can take drywaller abuse and still end up straight, fairly solid and looking good. Because I prefer a nice solid CR19 valve rather than a BRPX19C that tends to twist in the crimp when you turn the handle, because they're on the same axis. I use only BRPX14C's for that reason.

Pex is fine for what it is, and I run a ton of it, but I certainly don't use it everywhere.

TheMaster · 02-17-2010, 12:10 PM

If I'm using pex I stub out with pex. Its the drywallers job to cut his holes correctly around my pipes. I'm the plumber not the general contractor. Good drywallers dont have a problem and neither do I.

Miguel · 02-17-2010, 12:16 PM

I used to use the copper stubouts (still use them on toilets if I have to come out of the floor) but now I simply crimp on an elbow or use the turnout bend supports. meh.

Alan · 02-17-2010, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauliplumber

I always run copper and use pex as my stub outs. I just gotta be different.

I LOL'ed.

02-17-2010, 01:52 AM	#1
Alan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 172 My Photos	How do you stub out of wall when running pex? We stub out of the wall with pex when we plumb with it. I wish we could use copper stubs to make it more solid. Framers, electricians, heat guys, sheetrockers, etc. kick the crap out of our lines then they end up looking like an idiot put in the water lines coming out of the wall on a 45. I hate doing it this way, plus it looks like poo on the outside of the wall. __________________ Journeyman Plumber

02-17-2010, 01:58 AM	#2
futz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delta, B.C. Posts: 1,013 My Photos	I use Sioux Chief stub out elbows. They're not perfect, but they will take a bit of abuse and still look good at finish time. They're WAY cheaper than the parts and labor of building your own with a wingback, or even just with a regular elbow. Under 3 bucks each here in Canada (cheaper in the States). And they're fast and easy to install. Last edited by futz; 02-17-2010 at 02:17 AM..

02-17-2010, 10:19 AM	#5
Airgap Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,318 My Photos	I crimp on an ell, and stub out pex. If they're paying for pex, that's what they are getting. I always ask if they would rather have copper stubs, and it's almost always "how much more? No, that's alright"... __________________ AG..Keepin' the good water from the bad water....

02-17-2010, 10:52 AM	#6
pauliplumber Senior Moment Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dinner with your wife Posts: 1,885 My Photos	I always run copper and use pex as my stub outs. I just gotta be different. Actually I do the same as Airgap. Pex house, pex stubouts. I will go out of my way like a madman to make sure something is going to work right, but I won't always kill myself to make something look pretty, if I feel it's not necessary. Use blocking and clip the $hit out of it. __________________ Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react.

02-17-2010, 12:16 PM	#9
Miguel Drained Professional Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sunset Country, Ontario Posts: 709 My Photos	I used to use the copper stubouts (still use them on toilets if I have to come out of the floor) but now I simply crimp on an elbow or use the turnout bend supports. meh. __________________ *BOOM-diyada! Life is good!*

02-17-2010, 08:27 AM	#4
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,312 My Photos	If pex is such a great material, why stub out copper? I would want the whole world to see my wonderful pex.

02-17-2010, 12:10 PM	#8
TheMaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,437 My Photos	If I'm using pex I stub out with pex. Its the drywallers job to cut his holes correctly around my pipes. I'm the plumber not the general contractor. Good drywallers dont have a problem and neither do I.

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