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*Push-fit leak more - [https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/160634/pex-is-it-worth-replacing-crimps-with-push-connections]
*Push-fit leak more - [https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/160634/pex-is-it-worth-replacing-crimps-with-push-connections]
*Stay away from push-fit, but clear reason is not given [https://www.plumbermag.com/how-to-articles/residential_commercial_plumbing/making_the_connection_with_pex_the_good_the_bad_and_the_ugly]
*Stay away from push-fit, but clear reason is not given [https://www.plumbermag.com/how-to-articles/residential_commercial_plumbing/making_the_connection_with_pex_the_good_the_bad_and_the_ugly]
*Reliable but soldering is better [https://www.freshwatersystems.com/blogs/blog/quick-connect-and-sharkbite-fittings-are-they-reliable]

Revision as of 23:48, 6 April 2022

This plumber explains why he doesn't use them - citing higher potential for leaks:

  • Push-fit leak more - [1]
  • Stay away from push-fit, but clear reason is not given [2]
  • Reliable but soldering is better [3]