PEX tubing is manufactured using polyethylene (PE). PE is a thermoplastic. Thermoplastics soften when heated allowing them to melt and flow under
PEX Installation Defects
If the PEX manufacturer’s installation rules are not followed, failures can result. One of the most common installation defects is sharply bending the
PEX Pipes Failure From Expansion Fittings
If the PEX manufacturer’s installation rules are not followed, failures can result. One of the most common installation defects is sharply bending the
CPVC Remediation From Incompatible Fire Caulk or Acoustical Caulk
When piping penetrates through a fire wall, the gap around the pipe must be sealed with fire caulk. When the penetration is not a fire-wall, generally
Repairing Frozen CPVC Pipes
Following the great Texas freeze disaster of 2021, most buildings suffered freeze damage to the water piping systems leading to a shortage of
Water Damage From Frozen Pipes Leads to Mold
Most water pipes, including copper, steel, CPVC, and PVC will break if exposed to freezing temperatures. PEX is the only commonly used water pipe that
What is Environmental Stress Cracking and How do I Stop it?
Rigid plastics parts get their strength by the entanglement of the long polymer chain molecules that make up the plastic. Over time, the long polymer
Plastic Failure and Cleaning Products
Most people assume that the surfaces of plastic parts and medical devices can be cleaned/disinfected using normal cleaning products. However, many
Water Filter Failure Causes Water Damage
Water filters are pressurized containers that are molded using plastic. Pressure surges inside of water filters, caused by valves suddenly turning on
Retail Plastic Bag Failure
Plastic bags have become the standard for many retailers, however, defective design or manufacturing can lead to bag failure, and can cause personal
CPVC Plastic Pipe Failure
Plastic pipe failure can be catastrophic and leads to millions of dollars of property damage every year. These failures have a number of causes,
Common Causes of Plastic Failure
What causes plastic parts to fail, leading to property damage or serious injury/death? Every year, Plastic Expert Group receives hundreds of