Features
- Automatic rotating mechanism for even pipe expansion
- Color coded for size identification
- Chrome and black zinc plating for corrosion resistance
- Backward compatible with ProPEX-style expander heads
- Single-piece expander head included
Specifications
| Size | 1-1/2 in. |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Includes one 1-1/2 in. PEX expander head | |
| Coating | Chrome and black zinc plating |
| Compatibility | For use with compatible 1-1/2 in. PEX expander tools; backward compatible with ProPEX heads |
| Power Tool Accessory Type | Other accessory (expander head) |
| Material | Multi-surface |
| Returnable | 90-Day |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty; 1 Year Free Service; 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed |
PEX expander head intended for 1-1/2 inch PEX pipe. Provides automatic rotation to produce even pipe expansion, has plated surfaces for corrosion resistance, and is color-coded to identify size. Designed for use with compatible cordless PEX expander tools and is backward compatible with ProPEX-style heads.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Mainline Retrofits
Offer fast replacement of aging 1-1/2 in. copper/galvanized domestic mains with PEX-A expansion systems. The automatic-rotating head speeds consistent, code-compliant joints on large fittings, cutting downtime for restaurants, multi-family buildings, and shops.
Prefab Radiant/Snowmelt Trunks
Fabricate insulated 1-1/2 in. PEX supply/return trunks with labeled takeoffs for radiant floors or snowmelt. Ship plug-and-play manifolds to contractors. Backward compatibility with ProPEX heads means you can integrate with diverse installer toolsets.
Brewery/Distillery Glycol Mains
Install insulated 1-1/2 in. PEX glycol trunk lines with expansion tees to tanks and heat exchangers. Even expansions reduce leak risk, and the corrosion-resistant head withstands sticky, chilled environments. Offer maintenance contracts and rapid expansion for new fermenters.
Emergency Water Main Bypass
24/7 service that deploys temporary 1-1/2 in. PEX bypass lines around failed sections in commercial and municipal buildings. Expansion joints go in fast, restoring service while permanent repairs are scheduled. Monetize with delivery, setup, and weekly rental.
PEX Expansion Training + Rentals
Rent expander tools with the 1-1/2 in. head and run paid workshops for facility teams and DIYers on large-diameter expansion best practices. Upsell fittings, rings, insulated sleeves, and pre-cut trunk kits; offer on-site consulting for first installs.
Creative
Rainwater Harvest Manifold
Build a buried 1-1/2 in. PEX main from a cistern with expansion tees feeding yard hydrants and hose bibs. The automatic-rotating expander head gives uniform, low-leak joints on large-diameter fittings, ideal for high-flow gravity or pump-fed distribution. Add purge valves for easy winterization and keep any exposed PEX UV-protected.
Community Garden Irrigation Cart
Make a rollable manifold cart: a 1-1/2 in. PEX trunk with zone valves and quick-connects that hooks to a spigot or tote. Even expansion ensures durable joints that withstand frequent moves. Color-coded head helps you quickly swap to smaller heads for reducers feeding 3/4 in. drip zones.
Backyard Ice Rink Flood Bar
Use a 1-1/2 in. PEX supply to a wide spreader bar (PVC or aluminum) for glassy resurfacing. Expansion fittings on the large trunk minimize restriction and leaks in freezing temps. Add a ball valve and filter sock; corrosion-resistant head holds up to wet outdoor use.
Aquaponic/Hydroponic Mainline
Create a quiet, high-flow 1-1/2 in. PEX backbone with reducer takeoffs to beds/tanks. The expander head’s even rotation gives repeatable seals on big tees and unions, making it easy to reconfigure or deep-clean the system without solvent glues.
Garage Wash-Down Station
Install a wall-mounted 1-1/2 in. PEX manifold feeding multiple hose drops, a sediment filter, and a softener bypass. Large-diameter expansion couplings reduce pressure loss for pressure washers and foam cannons while keeping the layout clean and serviceable.