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I'm so FARKIN tired of fixing cracked/leaking PVC underground because of dry spells that cause the ground to move and crack joints.

Pex is flexible, so it seems like it would be a good (easier) alternative to using PVC once I had one of the PEX crimp tools. I've had to fix cracked underground PVC at least 4-5 times in the last 4-5 years because we've had unusually dry weather. If it's in a straight run, it's pretty easy, but this was a beyotch because of the third leg!

And I had this all laid out today, and then because I was focused on the bonding/gluing, I forgot that the joints slip together more once you put the glue on. So I trimmed 2 pieces which made them too small. I then had to cut everything apart and do it again. I don't think the second time fit as well as the first time would have.

So, could I have used PEX for this, and is PEX ok underground?