Pex Plumbing System, Rodent Problems With It??
Monday, July 6th, 2009 at
3:22 am
I’ve been told that rodents love to chew on this type of tubing, anyone have problems so far?
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Generally rats will only chew through water pipes if they have been poisoned. Rat poison is a coagulant which thickens their blood, resulting in an insatiable thirst. Best way to get rid of rats is with good old fashioned rat traps, that will stop them getting desperate for water. As for PEX pipe, it would be easier for rats to chew through than copper. If you’re considering the use of PEX stay away from K2 and auspex. Use Rehau, it’s the most reliable cross inked polyethelene product on the market.
the manufacturers state that the pipe should not be installed in places where known rodent infestations exist. i dont think they love to chew it any more than other plastics, like electric cables. i have only seen a few leaks caused by rodents. once heard of an electrocuted rat.