Uponor F2060500 – 1/2" x 300' AquaPEX® Red Tubing for Hot Water Systems
Uponor AquaPEX® Red Tubing is engineered for use in hot potable water distribution, hydronic heating, and residential or light commercial plumbing systems. Manufactured from PEX-a (cross-linked polyethylene), this flexible tubing is produced to ASTM F876 and F877 specifications and is certified for use in potable water applications.
This 300-foot coil of 1/2-inch nominal tubing is color-coded red to streamline identification of hot water lines during installation. AquaPEX provides long-term durability, high temperature and pressure performance, and resistance to common plumbing-related corrosion and scale.
Product Specifications
Nominal Size: 1/2 inch
Outside Diameter: 5/8 inch
Inside Diameter: 0.475 inch
Wall Thickness: 0.075 inch
Coil Length: 300 feet
Material: PEX-a (Engel-method cross-linked polyethylene)
Temperature Rating: Up to 200°F
Pressure Rating: 160 psi @ 73.4°F; 100 psi @ 180°F; 80 psi @ 200°F
Standards Compliance: ASTM F876, ASTM F877, NSF/ANSI 14, NSF/ANSI 61, CSA B137.5, and certified to NSF 372 for lead-free compliance
Code Listings: IAPMO, IPC, UPC, and listed for use in ICC-ES PMG-1008
Key Performance Attributes
Thermal Expansion and Flexibility: Accommodates direction changes without the need for additional fittings, ideal for slab, wall, or overhead routing
Chemical Resistance: Suitable for potable water and hydronic systems exposed to typical plumbing chemicals, chlorine, and municipal water treatment
Dimensional Stability: Maintains consistent dimensions for accurate fitting compatibility and tight installation tolerances
Thermal Memory and Expansion Fitting Compatibility: Optimized for use with Uponor ProPEX® expansion fittings using the ASTM F1960 method
Oxygen Barrier-Free: Suitable for domestic water systems, but not for closed-loop hydronic systems unless installed with appropriate barrier protection
Application Notes
Not for use with compressed air or gas distribution
Avoid prolonged UV exposure; 30-day maximum UV resistance rating unless additional protection is provided
Use with manufacturer-recommended tools and fittings for full warranty compliance
Installation must adhere to local plumbing and building codes as well as Uponor’s design guidelines
For contractors looking for a flexible, durable, and code-compliant tubing solution for hot water distribution, Uponor AquaPEX® Red provides dependable performance with reduced fitting count and simplified routing. Let me know if you’d like the same treatment for the blue or white variants.