PEX tubing instead of copper???

[pushkins]

PEX is much cheaper than copper, a roll of PEX is around $50 (1/2" 100') same roll of copper around $200. Add on top of that the time and copper fittings to solder.
PEX advantage is that if it freezes it just swells and as it thaws it returns to it's original shape (almost anyway)

[Stayouttadabunker]

I've just installed some PEX.
Not THAT cheap really because I can't keep costs down as I'm not a contractor
or buy it in bulk quantities.
The crimpers? Wow! are about $100 smackers.
The crimp rings go for about $10 per pack of 25pcs for 3/4" size around here.
I borrowed one from a very good friend instead.

[jamesborn]

Have any of you used the PEX tubing instead of copper when plumbing your homes? Here in Chicago it is being used often as a cheaper alternative to copper. Just wanted to hear your experiences with it.