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by Spydrweb1977
Fri Aug 24, 2012 5:29 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Goodbye polybutalene, hello PEX + Manabloc :)
Replies: 7
Views: 4543

Re: Goodbye polybutalene, hello PEX + Manabloc :)

Sorry, I am using sharkbite brand PEX...just realized you asked that.
by Spydrweb1977
Fri Aug 24, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Goodbye polybutalene, hello PEX + Manabloc :)
Replies: 7
Views: 4543

Re: Goodbye polybutalene, hello PEX + Manabloc :)

Really not very complicated at all. The top two connections are just the supply lines, one hot, and one cold. Then the red and blue ports on the manifold are your hot and cold feeds for all your various fixtures. Each port has a quarter turn valve, allowing you to shut off any location from the mani...
by Spydrweb1977
Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Goodbye polybutalene, hello PEX + Manabloc :)
Replies: 7
Views: 4543

Re: Goodbye polybutalene, hello PEX + Manabloc :)

A couple of pics of the current status...

The stub out elbow is the only fitting that will be "buried".


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by Spydrweb1977
Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:08 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Goodbye polybutalene, hello PEX + Manabloc :)
Replies: 7
Views: 4543

Goodbye polybutalene, hello PEX + Manabloc :)

Hi, I am currently underway with my DIY re-pipe on my 1989 single wide Poloron. The PB fittings have been failing left and right and it was time for a re-pipe rather than stop gap measures! I have built out a false wall in my "water closet" to conceal the Manabloc manifold. The nicest part...