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What pressure can PEX handle?

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Matthew Perez

Updated on April 08, 2026

160 psi Click to see full answer. Also asked, how much pressure can PEX fittings take?A: ASTM F1960 ProPEX fittings hold strong with 1,000 pounds of radial force. PEX-a pipe can withstand a burst pressure of around 800 psi (almost two times the requirement for ASTM F876, the standard specification for PEX tubing).Furthermore, what is PEX A and PEX B? Flexibility – PEX-A is the most flexible, allowing for it to be fastened by cold expansion, which allows the end to be fluted prior to inserting the fitting. PEX B is not expandable and you should never expand the end of a PEX-B pipe. Kink-Resistance – PEX-A has the greatest resistance, PEX-B the lowest. Accordingly, is PEX OK for compressed air? A: No, PEX pipe is not intended for compressed air applications. I had pex in my last shop for six or seven years. It worked fine.What PSI are SharkBite fitting hold? 200 psi