RWC EX-a Kink Repair Protocol RWC does not recommend the practice of “hot bending” EX-a tubing to create a tighter bend radius. For a tighter bend radius, RWC recommends the use of a Hold Rite bend support. In the event RWC PEX tubing has gone beyond the factory recommended bend radius specified in the Piping Systems Installation Guide and a kink occurs, cut out the kink using PEX tubing cutters and follow RWC factory installation instructions for a new section of pipe and connections.