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A cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe. Cross-linked polyethylene, commonly abbreviated PEX, XPE or XLPE, is a form of polyethylene with cross-links.It is used predominantly in building services pipework systems, hydronic radiant heating and cooling systems, domestic water piping, insulation for high tension (high voltage) electrical cables, and baby play mats.
For each This Old House project, he oversees all plumbing, heating and air conditioning renovations. For Ask This Old House, he offers his expertise to viewers who write in with questions related to plumbing and HVAC, and occasionally visits a viewer's home. [2] In 1990, he left Trethewey Brothers to form his own company, RST, Inc.
This Old House is an American home improvement media brand with television shows, a magazine, and a website. The brand is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.The television series airs on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television network and follows remodeling projects of houses over a series of weekly episodes.
In the old part of the house, Jeff Hosking is trying to match the stain on the new fir flooring to that of the old. Bob Vila finds plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installing fixtures in the wheelchair accessible bathroom, while master carpenter Norm Abram puts the finishing touches on the reading nook and general contractor Tom ...
Even people who love the character of an old house can be scared by the thought of keeping one thriving in the face of age, weather, and regular wear and tear. Money Pits: 15 Expensive Problems of ...
List of This Old House episodes (seasons 21–30) List of This Old House episodes (seasons 31–40) Steve Thomas (television) Richard Trethewey; V. Bob Vila
Roger Cook, who was a part of PBS’ iconic This Old House home improvement program for nearly 40 years, died on Aug. 21 following an extended illness. He was 70. Cook first appeared on This Old ...
It is not generally realised how great an effect small obstructions can have on the flow pattern of water in a pipe-work system and the extent to which they can induce turbulence and cause corrosion-erosion. For example, it is most important, as far as possible, to ensure that copper tubes cut with a tube cutter are deburred before making the ...