Has or does anyone out there use LXT PVC pipe for the distribution loops. I've looked at the spec sheet and it looks like some very smooth inner walls on this pipe. The spec sheet does however say not recommended for use with chlorinated hydorcarbon and not being great in chemistry I'm not sure if bleach falls under this category. I would like to know how well it holds up to bleach and minncare and if anyone has had experience with this and some of the pros and cons of it. thanks joe

Just use PVCI, forget alternative piping.

It sounds like it would be ok with PAA but not bleach. I did notice that the literature did not compare it to conventional Sch 80 PVC which makes me think that it isn't significantly different.

Chuck

I might be wrong but, isn't LTX PVC pipe transparent? I thought all piping in distribution systems must be opaque. "Clear" piping or "semi-clear" piping may lead to bacteria problems. What's so wrong with using just regular Schedule 80 PVC? It is compatable with Minncare/Bleach. So why the change? Less expensive?

From my experience, LXT pipe if expensive in comparison to PEX. PEX is so easy to use, and can be used with a heat sanitizing system if ever your unit chooses one. All you require is a good tube cutter and a PEX piping tool (Very little expense).

If I am not mistaken, LXt can only be used with chemical disinfection or at our satellite unit a DI back-up set-up. Also, LXT pipe uses a special glue (I think), so there is a much greater labour cost involved. Just my two cents.

Thank you San Augustine, that is exactly what I'm looking for. That did not even cross my mind. We are building a new children's hospital and this is what the engineer's want to use. Thanks again.

No problem. Besides, I don't think your piping (if you decided to use LXT pipe) would hold up against chlorine. The manufacture even states that they don't recommend it. So, just think about state always saying: "[SHALL!]Follow mfg's specifications/instruction".