PEX Plumbing Systems

Radiant Heating Systems

Over the past 4 decades, the use of plastics has dramatically changed the way Americans live. From food storage containers, to pacifiers, to beverage bottles & surgical supplies (like IV bags), we’ve trusted plastic to deliver human consumption products for many years. Therefore, it’s only logical that we look to plastic tubing to deliver our hot & cold water in today’s new homes. ZurnPEX plumbing systems, as in the past, are at the forefront of this evolutionary process.

ZurnPEX Products pioneered the 1st flexible residential plumbing system in the early 1970’s. Our original customers were primarily RV & mobile home manufacturers. Within a few years, several site-built home makers began recognizing the many benefits of flexible plumbing:

Reduced Water Hammer

Freeze Damage Resistance

Prevention of Lime & Mineral Build-up

No need for solvent cements

Requires less fittings, reducing potential for installation errors

It’s light weight for easy handling

Less concern for job-site theft

In the mid-1970’s Zurn PEX introduced the Qick/Sert I joining system that utilized metallic insert fittings & crimp rings. Almost 25 years & 70 million crimp connections later, this joining method remains a staple in the flexible plumbing systems industry.

The PEX Plumbing and Radiant Heating Systems of Zurn Industries proudly manufactures both brass insert fittings and cross-linked polyethylene tubing. We feel this provides ZurnPEX plumbing systems the highest level of quality control in the industry.

Zurn Radiant Heating is more than a heating system. Zurn Radiant Heating is different - it's comfortable, clean, quiet and efficient.

Comfortable - multiple-zone control ensures maximum comfort.

Clean & Healthy - because the heat source is in the floor, not the air we breathe.

Quiet - there are no fan motors or rushing air noises.

Energy Efficient - 20-40% savings are typical when compared to other types of heating systems.

Weigh the benefits and make Zurn Radiant Heating systems the difference in your next project.

Zurn Radiant Heating Products:  Heating Benefits

Radiant heat is an economical and efficient way of heating homes.

Most homes today use forced air heating. The hot air goes where its least effective - over your head.

Radiant heat brings the warmth down to earth, where it's most effective. The Zurn Radiant Heating  system works with hot water circulating through pipes in the floor or walls. This energy is transferred to, and absorbed by other objects in the room. The heat transfer causes the temperature of an object to rise -- increasing the temperature of the surrounding air.

Zurn Radiant Heating Products: Radiant Heat

The heart of the radiant heat system is the manifold. Zurn Radiant Heating offers brass manifolds with built-in zone valves or modular reinforced plastic manifolds. Either type provides easy installation and quiet, cost-effective heating for the homeowner.

Programmable thermostats and temperature set back models provide maximum energy savings. A multi-zone heating system makes it possible to have multiple thermostats located throughout the house to maximize comfort and efficiency.

Flexible and easy-to-install, Zurn PEX hydronic pipe can be installed in wood frame or concrete slab construction. Customers enjoy the comfort and reliability of Zurn Radiant Heating.

An established concept in Europe, radiant heating systems are growing in popularity in the United States and around the world. Radiant floor heating provides even temperature distribution by circulating warm water through tubing imbedded in the floor of a home or commercial building. By controlling the flow of water in the tubing, Zurn Radiant Heating provides an efficient, long lasting and safe way to heat a home.