[Greenbuilding] Doing PEX myself

[Shawna Henderson]

Hi Jefro

Here's an excellent resource for in-floor heating, the ins and outs, and 
I especially appreciated the 22 myths pdf. Very helpful, whether you are 
doing the work yourself or want to be informed about what your 
contractor is proposing. Also good for discovering how informed your 
contractor is...main problem w/hydronics is the plumber turned heating 
system guy who has rudimentary knowledge of how radiant heating systems 
work, but who's got a great rapport with pipes. More education needed!!

The fellow who runs the company is an instructor for the HRAI, leading 
several seiminars this fall for Canadians re: low-temp hydronic design, 
schedule is on the website.

www.healthyheating.com

Good luck with your project!

Shawna

Jefro wrote:

> Excellent advice, thanks very much to all.
>
> I have a bit of experience with electricity and will likely do as much 
> of the electrical work myself as the county will allow,.  However, I 
> am willing to concede my own stupidity when it comes to plumbing.  The 
> advice about pressure-testing and liabilities is spot-on.  I'll still 
> do as much as I can, but under the watchful auspices of a well-paid 
> plumber.  :)
>
> thanks again
>