pex pipe

[mastech08]

hello I was thinking of useing pex tube to run water to my garage that i am building, I need to know what size to use 1/2 or 3/4. I will be running it from my house about 160 feet to the garage. Another thing should i run the pex pipe up under the forms where the concrete will be, or use pvc or copper where the concrete will be. Thanks

 

[Zrexxer]

I will be running it from my house about 160 feet under ground.

That's gonna be one deep water line!

 

[JCByrd24]

For size, 3/4" definitely, possibly bigger, you'll have too much pressure drop with 1/2" over 160'.

 

[walrus]

I'd run the Pex right up thru the slab but I'd sleeve it in some larger PVC for protection

 

[mastech08]

Thanks guys, i bought 1/2 inch today I will take it back tomorrow and get the 3/4. should i sleeve it through the basment wall also?

 

[walrus]

Thanks guys, i bought 1/2 inch today I will take it back tomorrow and get the 3/4. should i sleeve it through the basment wall also?

You are going to drill your basement wall, correct? Not sure if it matters in that case but I probably would. If you have a water issue(ground water) I'd think it'd be easier to seal the sleeve and then seal the pex in the sleeve.

 

[mastech08]

You are going to drill your basement wall, correct?



Yes i am going to drill through the basment