QPEX

[vsantos (Vince Santos, Reg104669Cc)]

Inspected a property today with Zurn PEX Plumbing. The home was constructed in 2008 so I don’t know if this is problematic. Are there still faulty fittings being installed?

The fittings did have QPEX stamped on them.

[bkelly2 (Brian Kelly, AZ Cert. # 60234)]

Zurn Pex Faces Class Action Lawsuits

[vsantos (Vince Santos, Reg104669Cc)]

Thanks for the reply Brian.

[hmiller (Harold Miller)]

I am surprised at that one, especially since the alleged failing component is the brass. It will be interesting to see what happens.
After reading this I decided to try to find out more. This article gives a little bit more detail.
http://newsblaze.com/story/2007081013504600001.pz/topstory.html

[dbolduc (Devin Bolduc)]

Where are the fittings made?

[bhartley (Buck Hartley, CMI)]

Is anyone writing disclaimer’s in their reports about this product?

[jpope (Jeffrey Pope, CMI, CHI, CPI, ICC)]

@bhartley

Is anyone writing disclaimer’s in their reports about this product?

Yep.

The PEX system includes Zurn brass fittings, which are alleged to be defective. The fittings are the subject of pending litigation in Federal Court due to documented failures. In the event that these fittings should fail, substantial water damage may occur to the residence. Consequently, we disclaim any further responsibility for evaluating the plumbing supply system and its components, and strongly recommend that you seek a second opinion from a plumbing contractor who is familiar with this issue.