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[Francis Vineyard]

Aside from the electrical violation at what locations would support brackets be needed for the pex?FrancisView attachment 1700

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[codeworks]

nidce, and yes, they do require support. and a disconnect is required on that feed to the hot water heater

 

[globe trekker]

The following link is from the Watts (brand) manufacturer of pex piping.

From the Installation Guide for 3/4" white pex, see page 4 for support

installation information.

http://media2.wattswater.com/IS-WaterPEX.pdf

Francis,

This one manufacture recommends at 30" intervals.

codeworks,

Can you please cite the applicable code reference for the electrical disconnect

requirement. Thank you! I assume this is a Residential application.

 

[codeworks]

422.31 (b)

 

[steveray]

Not to get OT.....that water heater is over 300VA? That must be the reason...or it has a motor> 1/8HP

And E4001.5 would be the IRC section.....for the electric....

IRC says 32" on pex horizontally.....P2605.1...10' w/ midstory guide less than 2"....or manufacturers specs....