Do You REALLY Need a Pressure Equalizer Loop? PEX TESTED

You two are now officially scientists. The only difference between screwing around and science is writing down your results.

Even before the test I already knew that the H system would win. And as I said it before when I commented on your videos, you guys are not afraid of a little constructive criticism and putting other people’s theories to the test (when it makes sense) thank you for all your hard work and the time you take to read the comments. Now stop screwing around and finish that bathroom so we can see some real work on the stud pack lone star house hehe! 👍

Another plus for the "H" pattern is easier access if there is ever a problem. Less joints less likelihood of problems also.

absolutely awesome video. this is what separates stud pack from much of the competition. humility, the assumption that you don’t know everything , the willingness try something new and a genuine curiosity about construction science. the old TQM philosophy of constant and continual improvement lives on in stud pack.

Team H! Fewer fittings + Less pipe = less pressure loss. Cheaper too! Fun video, thanks for sharing.

“K.I.S.S.” Less fittings, less pipe, less time - no brainer! Guys go crazy with loops and crossovers on remodels around here but need to brush up on their Bernoulli. This is a pressurized system. Pressure builds from the end. Restrictions increase pressure. Testing or thinking of the free flow output alone doesn’t translate to the flow or balance once restriction (the sprays) are added. Great no-nonsense and simple tests!

I love that you guys go the extra mile and aren't too proud to try out alternative approaches. This was really informative, thanks for taking the time to try everything out and share it with us.

Probably my favorite SP video. It shows your interest in your subscribers, your humility in your work, your expertise in wanting to mentor, and, well, it was just plain funny. Great dad and son collab!

I love your channel always responding to constructive criticism and not afraid to show your mistakes in the videos. Truly an inspiration.

Such a fun video, great job guys! I like the fact too that ultimately the plumbing scenario doesn't matter much since those jets can be individually tuned to the user's preference

Thanks for trying the different ways of doing it and showing the results. I have 9 rental houses and I do the repairs and remodeling myself on my days off from my regular job. Your videos have helped me save time on several projects. Love your videos

Wonderful demonstration. Very good information for all plumbers, Masters through apprentices. Although your spray heads had adjustability, not all of them do, starting out with equal flow and pressure is always the best start. I am an inspector for a large city, also a professor of Plumbing at our local Community College. I will be using this video to help apprentices understand basics and why we do what we do. Please preach to your Utube community how important it is to get into the trades. Stay Dry

Another benefit of PEX.. couldn't have done this test with copper.. =D. Would've missed out on all this fun.. this is definitely father/son quality time. Not only a great contractor teaching his son life skills, you are teaching viewers what it means to be a father, and what it looks like being a father in real life.. you are helping the world be a better place.. <3 Jordan, we don't know how much we are loved until we have our own children really.. I bet your father cried the moment you were born.. <3 God Bless all of you <3

Great content and great tests. I have re-plumbed a few places with copper, cpvc and pex. Pex is the clear winner in my opinion.

I love how you show proof that we don't know what we are talking about instead of just telling us we don't know what we are talking about! Love this vid!!!

Loved this video. Your willingness to say I'm wrong (if you would have been wrong) is so refreshing. You can definitely tell you love your work and I for one appreciate a contractor that takes the pride in their craft that you do. Please keep up the amazing videos so us Harry Homeowners don't have to do the trial-and-error at our expense most of us can't afford to things once much less two or three times just to find it doesn't work. Love it guys....

Retired plumber, started using Uponor and expander PEX since it first came out, and I'll tell you this, you are correct in that you can cut in a line to add fittings, and the water in the line won't be that much of a problem, unlike copper, BUT, BUT, BUT, if you try to expand a piece of wet Uponor pipe, and the expander ring is ALSO wet, both the ring and the pipe will slide off the expander tool at the same time. Believe me, it sucks, if you're under a house or retrofitted home, and cutting in a line, and it's wet. FYI.

Probably your best video yet. Not really surprised about the higher jets producing less water as the hydrostatic pressure is higher, as it takes more energy to fight gravity the higher you get. Excellent video.

Very interesting and informative content! Also your presentation is great, no crazy music or loud excessive talking, just straight forward and to the point. You have gained a subscriber and watcher. Y'all are welcome in Texas anytime.

This video was awesome! You guys are the best for reading the comments and putting the theories to the test! This was super fun to watch and I'd love to see more like this. Keep up the great work!