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My biggest issue with trying PEX is that I do not care for crimped retainer rings on flexible piping. I have been reading about the crimp vs screw-on collars(I would opt for these). In addtion, I have not seen any type of rigid fastening system to adequately secure the PEX from floating free...

I hate to say it but I have not seen a building code where INTERIOR use of PVC pipe for pressure piping is legal for EXACTLY the reason you mentioned. I have also had a customer for whom I was doing electrical work blame me for a crack in a PVC pipe feeding a spa he installed in an upstairs...

I fell into a great deal for a used doublewide that needs some repair and remodeling but is perfect for my needs. One thing I want to do is repipe the whole thing with copper rigid(L). The PEX has had some leaks and I just dont care for "how cheap can it be done?" construction. Anyone have...