Features
- Automatic rotating head capability for even expansion
- Chrome coating and black zinc plating for durability and corrosion resistance
- Etched measurements and color coded bands for quick size identification
- Backward compatible with Milwaukee ProPEX heads
Specifications
| Diameter (End 1) | 5/8-in |
| Material | PEX |
| Pex Type | PEX-A |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Maximum Working Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 104 |
| Minimum Working Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 5 |
| Connection Type (End 1) | Expansion |
| Connection Type (End 3) | Expansion |
| Common Use | Potable water |
| Color/Finish Family | Silver |
| Weight (Lbs) | 0.4 |
| Dimensions (Height X Width X Depth) | 4 in x 2.25 in x 2.5 in |
| Item Cube (Cu. Ft.) | 0.013021 |
| Complies With Federal Lead Guidelines | Yes |
| Safety Listing | Not safety listed |
| Warranty | None |
| Unspsc | 26121600 |
A 5/8 in. PEX expander head with an automatic rotating head to provide even expansion of PEX tubing. It has chrome coating and black zinc plating for improved corrosion resistance, etched measurement markings and color-coded bands for size identification, and is backward compatible with Milwaukee ProPEX heads.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile 5/8-in PEX-A Repair & Repipes
Offer a niche service specializing in 5/8-in PEX-A upgrades, freeze-break repairs, and copper-to-PEX transitions. Promote fast, clean expansions thanks to the automatic rotating head, and price per fixture or per run. Target realtors, property managers, and homeowners needing midline repairs without full remodels.
Weekend Rental Kit + Quick-Start
Rent out an expander with the 5/8-in head, rings, and common fittings, plus a laminated quick-start guide. The color-coded bands and etched markings reduce user error; include a checklist and sample practice scraps. Upsell consumables (rings, tees, adapters) and offer optional remote video support.
Prefab Radiant/Manifold Assemblies
Pre-assemble and label 5/8-in PEX-A manifold stubs, loops, and transitions in a shop setting, delivering plug-and-play kits to builders. The even expansion improves first-time seal rates, cutting onsite labor. Offer different loop lengths and pressure test certificates to GCs and radiant installers.
Contractor White-Label Stub-Out Packs
Provide bulk, cut-to-length 5/8-in PEX-A with expansions and caps for multi-family or hotel projects. Each pack includes labeled lines, fittings expanded to spec, and QC documentation. Backward compatibility with Milwaukee ProPEX heads helps align with contractors’ existing tools for add-ons or onsite tweaks.
Hands-On PEX-A Expansion Workshops
Run paid training sessions teaching expansion best practices for 5/8-in potable water lines: ring placement, temperature considerations, proper rotations, and leak testing. Provide practice materials, certify completion, and sell tool bundles afterward. Partner with supply houses to host and capture lead flow.
Creative
Misting Arch Play Tunnel
Build a backyard cooling tunnel with 5/8-in PEX-A arcs and expansion tees for misting nozzles. The automatic rotating head gives even expansions so joints don’t weep under pressure. Anchor two or three PEX hoops to stakes, run a small hose feed, and expand on adapters for quick-connects. Great for summer fun, dog agility, or plant humidification.
Sculptural Irrigation Trellis
Create a curved trellis that doubles as a drip/soaker system. Use 5/8-in PEX-A loops expanded onto manifolds and emission tubing. The etched measurements help cut and expand consistently; color-coded bands keep sizes straight. The even expansion reduces leaks, so the trellis stays tidy while watering vines and tomatoes.
Portable Handwashing/Prep Sink
Assemble a compact wash station for markets, camps, or workshops. Use 5/8-in PEX-A for supply and return lines with expansion couplings to make it modular. A foot pump or battery pump feeds a small faucet; drain into a greywater container. The corrosion-resistant head helps keep expansions smooth even in damp environments.
Rain-to-Planter Water Feature
Route gutter runoff through curved 5/8-in PEX-A loops into a stack of planters, creating a gentle water feature and slow irrigation. Expansion adapters at each planter allow easy disassembly for cleaning. The automatic rotating head provides uniform seals that stand up to frequent wet/dry cycles.
Hydroponic Header Manifold
Build a clean hydroponic header using 5/8-in PEX-A with expanded tees feeding smaller lines to channels or buckets. The even expansion reduces leaks, and the compact head size makes it easy to work in tight racks. Use etched markings to standardize spacing and lengths across multiple levels.