This class
action concerns brass plumbing fittings (Kitec® Fittings) that have
been used within homes in Clark County, Nevada. Kitec Fittings are
used to connect composite pipe manufactured by IPEX, Inc., a Canadian
company.
IPEX's composite pipe consists of flexible aluminum pipe sandwiched
between an inner and outer layer of plastic pipe (PEX Pipe®) that
creates a pipe that is more flexible and cheaper than conventional
copper pipe. PEX pipe generally comes in two colors: blue (for cold
water use) and orange (for hot water use).
Kitec® Fittings were used extensively in the construction of
residential homes throughout Clark County, Nevada. It is believed
that Kitec
Fittings were installed in the residential subdivisions indicated
on the AFFECTED HOMES web page within this site. Please note that
this list will be constantly updated as new subdivisions with Kitec® Fittings
are located.
The pictures below are cross-sections of corroded Kitec Fittings.
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