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Is it safe to use a fire hose as a substitute for an enema? Just wondering. Plugged up in Poughkeepsie.?

Is it safe to use a fire hose as a substitute for an enema? Just wondering. Plugged up in Poughkeepsie.?

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I can feel them frying the neurons inside my head and that alerts me that the fire is not inside me but on the outside.
I believe what you refer to is called PEX. There are other trade names as well, but this is what I use. The piping itself will contract when thawed and will (has not yet) not leak. You should be aware that the piping is supposed to be freeze resistant, but the brass fittings used for the connections are NOT. Find some comfort in the fact that It is extremely unlikely that the fitting will freeze and crack, given the amount of flexing in the PEX piping. Also know that this type of piping is not designed to be used outdoors or where sunlight may contact it. The components will breakdown leading to failure. The piping needs to be covered to prevent UV light from hitting it. There are other factors too, like needing special tools for the connections and not scratching or gouging the outer sheath, etc.

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