Interesting read... I'll be doing a bit of research on your brand that you installed... thanks for the info...
There is the hand held crimping tool sold on the cheap. The manufacturer of the pex tubing recommends a type or brand of crimping tool we purchased that tool and did not have any issues. Others did not purchase the more expensive recommended tool and had some leaking issues. On my heating hot water heating system in one of my rentals the contractor used another brands brass bushings inside the fittings because it was all he had in the truck. Needless to say the fittings leaked and with the correct bushing for the fittings no leaks. He has replaced all bushings at no charge to me. But, not after some strong words.
Bought muh crimper yesterday. We're going to do some remodelling requiring moving hot water baseboard heaters....One thing led to another so I decided to re-pipe everything with PEX for that too.
We are researching the different systems for our new house. My wife likes the idea of the tankless. I have several plumber contractor friends, they all recommend the heat pump water heaters. The prices have come down and the rebates make it an easier choice. Here is a quick search at Lowes... Shop GE GeoSpring 50-Gallon 10-Year Limited Regular Electric Water Heater with Hybrid Heat Pump at Lowes.com
I pulled the kitchen faucet off after we were down to a trinkle... about 2 to 3 weeks worth... my water grows rocks... So I'm thinking that May be when I start this project...
I am no expert BUT we use pex all over on farms across the state with very good results. I am going this route because I have a lot given to me but I would have done pex either way. I am impressed with it.
