Over the past 4 decades, the use of plastics
has dramatically changed the way Americans live. From food storage containers, to
pacifiers, to beverage bottles & surgical supplies (like IV bags), we’ve trusted
plastic to deliver human consumption products for many years. Therefore, it’s only
logical that we look to plastic tubing to deliver our hot & cold water in today’s
new homes. QestPEX plumbing systems, as in the past, are at the forefront of this
evolutionary process.
Qest Products pioneered the 1st flexible
residential plumbing system in the early 1970’s. Our original customers were
primarily RV & mobile home manufacturers. Within a few years, several site-built home
makers began recognizing the many benefits of flexible plumbing:
- Reduced Water Hammer
- Freeze Damage Resistance
- Prevention of Lime & Mineral Build-up
- Elimination of Electrolysis (that causes pin holes in
metallic pipes)
- No deterioration from low pH levels found in many wells
- No need for solvent cements
- Requires less fittings, reducing potential for installation
errors
- It’s light weight for easy handling
- Less concern for job-site theft
In the mid-1970’s Qest introduced the Qick Sert I joining system that utilized metallic insert
fittings & crimp rings. Almost 25 years &
70
million crimp connections later, this joining method remains a
staple in the flexible plumbing systems industry.
The Qest Products Division of Zurn Industries proudly
manufactures both brass insert fittings (in Plano, TX) and
cross-linked polyethylene tubing (in Commerce, TX & Elkhart, IN). We feel this provides QestPEX plumbing systems the
highest level of quality control in the industry.
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