February Chapter Meeting

Location: U of I Water Center Building 322 E. Front Street Boise, ID 83702

Share Title: Hydronic Piping with PEX – Pros and Pitfalls Speaker: Devin Abellon, P.E. Bio: Devin Abellon, P.E. is the Director of Engineered Solutions at Pac West Sales. He has 30 years of experience in the HVAC and plumbing industries with a focus on high-performance and sustainable building design and construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is a registered professional engineer in California and Arizona. He has been an active member of ASHRAE at the chapter, regional and society levels and currently serves as an ASHRAE Society Vice President, on ASHRAE’s Planning Committee and the Board of Directors DEI Advisory Subcommittee. He is also co-host of The Flourish Podcast. Description: While the use of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping has been widespread in residential applications for some time, building owners, contractors and engineers are moving towards it as a cost-effective and flexible alternative to conventional metallic piping systems on large-scale commercial projects. PEX has become a proven system solution that can reduce both material and labor costs while providing the reliability and peace of mind that building owners demand. When considering PEX, however, it is important that contractors and engineers understand not only the benefits but the challenges and potential pitfalls. Learning Objectives: • What is crosslinked polyethylene (PEX)? • What are the different types of PEX available in the commercial marketplace? • What are the advantages of PEX compared to conventional metallic systems? • How does a PEX design differ from a metallic pipe design? • What are common design and installation best practices? Online Zoom Registration: https://uidaho.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gc_POj40S5KjMV_hWq12ag Tickets $0.00 Member Ticket $0.00 Member Guest Ticket $15.00 Non-Member Ticket