PEX tubing terms

In order to keep the water could be safe for drinking, in North America, it is often treated with disinfectant, usually chlorine. It is reported that only in the United States, approximately 68% of water utilities to maintain the content of residual disinfectants in the treated surface water is the introduction of chlorine. Moreover, the relative amount of chlorine used more by large companies that supply water, the majority of the population. Chlorine is a strong oxidant, even with relatively small quantities used for the treatment of drinking water. He therefore has an impact on the life of almost all materials pipeline systems, both new and traditional, serving for water supply to the building. It is about the PEX pipe, fittings, taps, valves and even shower heads.