I have to agree with Glyn, the Shark Bite fittings are almost miraculous in
their simplicity and function. As far as the PEX colors... they are only for
the purpose of identification of which is which. You can also get
white/translucent if you want to be able to see if they have been
satisfactorily blown out when winterizing. Also as was said earlier, it's
best to use a manifold at the source and run a dedicated line for each
application. This way you can keep all the joints (and potential leaks) at
two points... the source and the fixture. You'll love PEX.
Steve
> Eddie,
>
> Others have addressed availability and tube color. I want you to know
> about the fantastic Cash Acme Shark Bite fittings I was introduced to a
> few
> years ago when partially replumbing our 1969 Caravel. Tight spaces
> prevented me from using tools to tighten the end fittings on the copper
> tube
> I was attempting to use so I was persuaded to try PEX and these fittings
> by
> my next door neighbor, a retired plumber.
>
> Like the proverbial Camel ad, now that I've switched, I'll never go
> back. And as far as color coding the tube is concerned, I can't imagine
> it
> making that much of a difference within a single trailer where all the
> runs
> can be visually traced from source to end.
>
> Go to this link and see for yourself what Shark Bite fittings do and
> how
> darned easy they are to use, no tools, no heat, no glues, no cure time.
> Just push and play. They're O-ring sealed and can be reused a zillion
> times. http://www.cashacme.com/prod_sharkbite.php
>
> Go for it,
>
> Glyn