PEX pipe for plumbing use has been manufactured for over a half a century and is installed in well over 95% of new homes, but there is still a lot of confusion surrounding this amazing polymer (cross linked polyethylene). Thousands of plumbers and homeowners have already elevated their knowledge of pex by learning “What’s the Difference Between Wirsbo and PEX?“, “What’s the Difference Between PEX A, B and C?“, “How to Read a PEX Pipe Print Stream” and “What are the Different Types of PEX Fittings?“. Even armed with all that knowledge; however, many people still have difficulty discerning what manufacturing method was used to produce the pipe they are installing. To help make it easier, we have compiled a list of the most common brands, where their products are made and what production method they use.

Bow Plastics (Available in Canada and USA)

  • Superpex – Plumbing Pex-B (Made in Canada)
    • F1807 Brass / Poly / Stainless Steel Pex Crimp
    • F2854 Push Fit
  • Oxypex – Oxygen Barrier Heating Pex-B (Made in Canada)
    • F1807 Brass / Poly / Stainless Steel Pex Crimp
    • F2854 Push Fit

Legend Valve (Available in Canada and USA)

  • HyperPure – Plumbing PE-RT (Made in USA)
    • F1960 Wirsbo Cold Expansion
    • F2080 Rehau Everloc Cold Expansion
    • F1807 Brass / Poly / Stainless Pex Crimp Fittings
    • F2854 Push Fit
  • LegendFlex – Oxygen Barrier Heating Pex-B (Made in Italy)
    • F1960 Wirsbo Cold Expansion
    • F2080 Rehau Everloc Cold Expansion
    • F1807 Brass / Poly / Stainless Pex Crimp Fittings
    • F2854 Push Fit

Vesipex (Available in Canada and USA)

  • VesiFlow – Plumbing PEX-c (Made in USA)
    • F1960 Wirsbo Cold Expansion
    • F2080 Rehau Everloc Cold Expansion
    • F1807 Brass / Poly / Stainless Pex Crimp Fittings
    • F2854 Push Fit
  • VesiHeat – Oxygen Barrier Heating Pex-C (Made in USA)
    • F1960 Wirsbo Cold Expansion
    • F2080 Rehau Everloc Cold Expansion
    • F1807 Brass / Poly / Stainless Pex Crimp Fittings
    • F2854 Push Fit

Uponor (Available in Canada and USA)

  • AquaPEX / Wirsbo – Plumbing PEX-A (made in USA)
    • F1960 Wirsbo Cold Expansion
    • F2080 Rehau Everloc Cold Expansion
    • F1807 Brass / Poly / Stainless Pex Crimp Fittings
    • F2854 Push Fit
  • HePex – Oxygen Barrier Heating Pex-A (made in USA)
    • F1960 Wirsbo Cold Expansion
    • F2080 Rehau Everloc Cold Expansion
    • F1807 Brass / Poly / Stainless Pex Crimp Fittings
    • F2854 Push Fit
  • HelioPex – Oxygen Barrier Heating Pex-D (NOT FOR POTABLE WATER USE, made in USA)
    • F1960 Wirsbo Cold Expansion
    • F2080 Rehau Everloc Cold Expansion
    • F1807 Brass / Poly / Stainless Pex Crimp Fittings
    • F2854 Push Fit

Rehau (Available in Canada and USA)

  • Raupex – Plumbing PEX-a (made in USA)
    • F1960 Wirsbo Cold Expansion
    • F2080 Rehau Everloc Cold Expansion
    • F1807 Brass / Poly / Stainless Pex Crimp Fittings
    • F2854 Push Fit
  • Raupex – Oxygen Barrier Heating Pex-a (made in USA)
    • F1960 Wirsbo Cold Expansion
    • F2080 Rehau Everloc Cold Expansion
    • F1807 Brass / Poly / Stainless Pex Crimp Fittings
    • F2854 Push Fit

Sharkbite (available in Canada and USA)

  • Plumbing PEX-b (denoted as just “PEX”, made in USA)
  • Plumbing PEX-a (denoted as “PEX-A Expansion Pipe” made in Italy)
  • Oxygen Barrier PEX-c (made in USA)

Watts (available in Canada and USA)

  • WaterPEX Plumbing PEX-b (made in USA)
  • WaterPEX-a Plumbing PEX-a (made in USA)
  • RadiantPEX Oxygen Barrier PEX-b (made in USA)
  • RadiantPEX-AL Oxygen Barrier Pex-Al-Pex (made in China)
  • RadiantPERT Oxygen Barrier PE-RT (made in USA)
  • Onix Neoprene Rubber Tubing (made in USA)

CB Supplies (available in Canada and USA)

  • Canpex Plumbing PEX-b (made in Canada)
  • Vipert Plumbing PERT (made in Canada)
  • Canpex Oxygen Barrier PEX-b (made in Canada)
  • Vipert Oxygen Barrier PERT (made in Canada)

Heatlink (available in Canada and USA)

  • PureLink Plumbing PEX-a (made in Canada)
  • HeatLink Oxygen Barrier PEX-a (made in Canada)

Mr. Pex (Available in Canada and USA)

  • Plumbing PEX-a (Made in Sweden)
  • Oxygen Barrier PEX-a (Made in Sweden)

Zurn (Available in USA only)

  • ZurnPex / QPex Plumbing PEX-b (Made in China)
  • Oxygen Barrier PEX-b (Made in China)

Viega (Available in USA only)

  • Plumbing PEX-b (made in USA)
  • Oxygen Barrier PEX-b (made in USA)

Everhot (Available in USA only)

  • Plumbing PEX-b (Made in China)
  • Oxygen Barrier PEX-b (Made in China)

EZ Flow (Available in USA only)

  • Eastman Plumbing PEX-c (Made in USA)

Bluefin (Available in USA only)

  • Plumbing PEX-b (Made in China)
  • Oxygen Barrier PEX-b (Made in China)

Warmboard (Available in Canada and USA)

  • Oxygen Barrier PEX-AL-PEX (Made in China)

Waterline (Available in Canada only)

  • Plumbing PEX-b (Made in China)

Mossack Group (Available in USA only)

  • Apollo Plumbing PEX-b (denoted as “PEX-b”, Made in China)
  • Apollo Oxygen Barrier PEX-b (denoted as “PEX-b”, Made in China)
  • Apollo Plumbing PEX-a (denoted as “Expansion Pex”, Made in China)
  • Apollo Oxygen Barrier PEX-a (denoted as “Expansion Pex”, Made in China)

Everflow (Available in USA only)

  • Plumbing PEX-b (Made in China)
  • Oxygen Barrier PEX-b (Made in China)

Oil Creek (Available in USA only)

  • Plumbing PEX-b (Made in Canada)
  • Oxygen Barrier PEX-b (Made in Canada)
  • Plumbing PERT (Made in USA)
  • Oxygen Barrier PERT (Made in USA)

In addition to the manufacturers in this list, there are many other companies selling pex products under their own private labels. When in doubt about compatible fittings, remember to check the print stream, and don’t be afraid to ask the manufacturer where their manufacturing facility is and what warranty their product carries. If there are any products we missed, leave a comment and we will add to the list. Keep Calm and Plumb On!