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Flair-It Sales 16051 PEX-A Tubing 1/2 Inch x 5 Foot Straight Stick

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Flair-It Sales

<h3>About Flair-It Sales</h3><p>For over 30 years, <strong>Flair-It Sales</strong> has earned a reputation as one of North America's most trusted names in compression fitting technology. Built around a deceptively simple idea — push the tubing onto the cone-shaped barb, screw down the nut, and you're done — Flair-It's system delivers a reliable, leak-free seal without soldering, gluing, or specialized tools. That ease of installation, combined with proven durability, has made Flair-It a go-to solution for plumbers, contractors, RV owners, boaters, and DIYers alike.</p><h3>The Flair-It Compression System</h3><p>At the heart of the Flair-It lineup is its innovative compression fitting design. The fittings are engineered for use with PEX pipe, Polybutylene (the older grey pipe found in many manufactured homes), and Polyvinyl tubing. When the tubing is pushed over the cone-shaped barb inside the fitting, it creates what Flair-It calls the only inside-diameter seal on the market — a mechanically sound connection that holds under pressure without relying on adhesives or heat. With over 250 variations available in 3/8&quot;, 1/2&quot;, and 3/4&quot; sizes, there's a Flair-It fitting for virtually every residential or recreational plumbing application.</p><p>Beyond the classic compression series, Flair-It also offers the <strong>PEXLock</strong> line — a crimp-ring system designed for larger projects where maximum security and cost efficiency matter most. These state-of-the-art fittings require a crimp tool and are ideal for new construction or whole-home repiping jobs.</p><h3>Where Flair-It Fittings Are Used</h3><p>One of the hallmarks of the Flair-It system is its versatility across environments. The fittings are approved for both residential and recreational use, making them equally at home in a new construction build, a manufactured home retrofit, an RV fresh water system, or a marine application. Whether you're replacing old polybutylene pipe in a mobile home or plumbing a boat's pressurized water circuit, Flair-It products are designed to hold up in demanding conditions.</p><p>The brand's <a href="/11936-flair-it-sales-pipe-fitting-17358">pipe fittings</a> range covers everything from couplings, elbows, and tees to adapters and transition pieces, making it straightforward to connect different pipe types or navigate tight spaces. Their <a href="/200807-pressurized-water-system-tubing-fittings-flair-it-sales-11936">pressurized water system tubing and fittings</a> are specifically suited for systems operating under continuous water pressure — exactly the kind of environment found in RVs, boats, and manufactured homes. Completing the system, Flair-It's <a href="/17392-shut-off-valve-flair-it-sales-11936">shut-off valves</a> provide easy flow control at any point in the water line, allowing sections of plumbing to be isolated for maintenance or repair without draining an entire system.</p><h3>Why Choose Flair-It?</h3><ul style="list-style:disc"><li><strong>Tool-free installation</strong> on classic fittings — no soldering, no gluing, no crimping required</li><li><strong>Inside-diameter seal</strong> design for a secure, leak-free connection</li><li><strong>Compatible</strong> with PEX, Polybutylene, and Polyvinyl tubing</li><li><strong>250+ fitting variations</strong> in common residential sizes (3/8&quot;, 1/2&quot;, 3/4&quot;)</li><li><strong>Approved</strong> for residential, manufactured home, RV, and marine use</li><li><strong>Reusable</strong> fittings that can be disconnected and reconnected as needed</li></ul>

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16051
09/16/2036 11:25 PM
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The Flair-It Sales 16051 is cross-linked polyethylene (PEX-A) tubing rated SDR9 PEX-a B137.5 for potable water applications. This PEX-A Engel Method tubing is designed for use in potable water systems and may also be used in radiant heating applications where no oxygen barrier is required. The pipe is milky white, clear in color with blue writing and comes in a convenient 5-foot straight stick length.

Key Features:

  • NSF Listed and meets ASTM F876/F877 standards
  • Pressure ratings: 160 psi at 73.4°F, 100 psi at 180°F, 80 psi at 200°F
  • Super flexible and lightweight construction
  • Corrosion-resistant and UV-resistant properties
  • Compatible with all Flair-It fittings
  • 1/2 inch inner diameter, 5/8 inch outer diameter

This tubing offers an alternative to copper plumbing pipe with lower cost, faster installation, and more flexible properties. It is 4X lighter than copper, provides better insulation against heat loss, is more resistant to corrosion, and provides sound insulation against water hammer. Popular for RV, marine, and residential plumbing repairs and installations.

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