What are peoples' experiences with using supports for tight radius bends in PEX tubing. I've seen two approaches to providing support to the tubing so that it doesn't kink; one basically looks like a piece of PVC conduit and the other clips around the PEX tubing, supporting the inner radius of the tubing throughout the 90 degree bend. Does the conduit approach allow for a tighter bend radius? Even if you can bend the tubing into a tight radius by giving it support, does the tight bend create problems for the tubing long term?
I'm not finding what are bend radiuses for the bend supports offered by Uponor and Viega, does anyone know what they are for 1/2" through 1-1/4" PEX? Are there other supports or methods that have worked for people?
I'm not finding what are bend radiuses for the bend supports offered by Uponor and Viega, does anyone know what they are for 1/2" through 1-1/4" PEX? Are there other supports or methods that have worked for people?