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A. Yes. The MXLSA33 1/2" to 3/8" port adapter is used to crimp 1/2" Pex to 3/8" Manabloc ports. The MXLSA33 has a swivel nut, so you can crimp the tubing onto the fitting either before or after the fitting is screwed onto the 3/8" Manabloc port.
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A. None. The Manabloc Packages are configured "Manabloc Forward", which means they contain the std. tubing, fittings, supplies, etc starting at the Manabloc and ending at the fixtures. The Manabloc Packages include two MSA45 3/4" threaded main
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A. All Manablocs (except "bare" or some custom Manablocs) include fixture port fittings (3/8" or 1/2" 4-piece compression fixture port fittings, or 3/8" or 1/2" crimp fixture port fittings), a MBS136R T-Handle valve key, fixture port labels and an
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A. Yes. The MXLCD24 3/8" to 1/2" port adapter is used to crimp 3/8" Pex to 1/2" Manabloc ports. The MXLCD24 has a swivel nut, so you can crimp the tubing onto the fitting either before or after the fitting is screwed onto the 1/2" Manabloc port.
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A. Since 3/8" Pex is rated to 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm), it is the correct size tubing for all std 2.0 gpm, or less, low-flow fixtures (lav's, toilets, kitchen faucets, dishwashers, washers, icemakers, etc). 1/2" Pex can be used for these
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A. Yes, but you'll need a MBB2 mounting bracket (for studs spaced 16" on center). Manablocs can be flush mounted right out of the box.
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A. Manablocs are water distribution manifolds for potable water systems only (like your electrical breaker box, but for water instead of electricity). COMAP manifolds are for radiant floor heat systems only. Manablocs cannot be used for radiant
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A. We use 25' as the average fixture run length for the tubing quantities in the Manabloc Packages, then round up to the next hundred (shortest coil available is 100'). 25' average per fixture run is usually enough tubing for most relatively
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A. Probably not, but there are a few places in the US with outdated plumbing codes that still require a stop on each line within a few feet of the fixture. For the ultimate look, opt for the chrome angle stop upgrade with braided stainless steel
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A. No, Manablocs are not expandable, you'll need to tee off your main supply line(s) and add one or two Miniblocs (Miniblocs are not dual temp, so if you need additional hot and cold ports, you'll need to add a Minibloc for both cold and hot.
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