What is the problem with Zurn Pex Brass Fittings?
The problem with the Zurn Pex plumbing fittings is that they fail prematurely. Water leaks from Zurn PEX brass fittings can occur just months after installation. The exact cause of the problems is yet to be defined, but what happens is that the brass fittings connecting the PEX plumbing tubes fails to hold tight, causing water to leak from the tube-fitting connection. POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ZURN PEX BRASS FITTING FAILURES Consumers have alleged that Zurn Pex brass fitting failures are the result of: • defective design and manufacturing • defective threading or thread tapping • dezincifiation, a process that can promote corrosion and loose or poor fitting • use of low-grade brass containing too much zinc, increasing the potential for de-zincification POTENTIAL RESULTS OF PLUMBING FAILURE WITH ZURN PEX FITTINGS When the Zurn PEX brass plumbing fittings fail, a number of at-home disasters can occur: • Major Floods in any part of the home • Slow Leaks • Significant Water Damage to any part of
The problem with the Zurn Pex plumbing fittings is that they fail prematurely. Water leaks from Zurn PEX brass fittings can occur just months after installation. The exact cause of the problems is yet to be defined, but what happens is that the brass fittings connecting the PEX plumbing tubes fails to hold tight, causing water to leak from the tube-fitting connection. POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ZURN PEX BRASS FITTING FAILURES Consumers have alleged that Zurn Pex brass fitting failures are the result of: • defective design and manufacturing • defective threading or thread tapping • dezincifiation, a process that can promote corrosion and loose or poor fitting • use of low-grade brass containing too much zinc, increasing the potential for de-zincification POTENTIAL RESULTS OF PLUMBING FAILURE WITH ZURN PEX FITTINGS When the Zurn PEX brass plumbing fittings fail, a number of at-home disasters can occur: • Major Floods in any part of the home • Slow Leaks • Significant Water Damage to any part of
