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Originally Posted by porsche4life
I used a couple of sharkbites to go from copper to Pex, and honestly if soldering was an option, I'd go that way. They aren't leaking but I haven't covered that hole in the wall yet either.
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Most would prefer a soldered joint, but the shark fittings don't have an o ring but a ring seal that actually seals better as pressure is applied to the seal. They are costly because they are well made, and have been around for quite a while, as has PEX.
Both have a good track record.