We have had a problem with Dura-Pex fittings. The sweat x pex adapters are deteriorating and look as if they are rotted after less than 1 year or so. We had a restaurant recently where we had used them to install a scald guard Symmons valve, the crimp ring cracked and blew out flooding the place. When we went to replace the crimp ring the barbed end of the pex fitting snapped off in the Technicians hand like it was rotten. Also the stainless steel crimp rings (p-pex stamped on them) have been cracking and blowing out on us after 3 to 6 months after installation. We no longer use anything but the copper crimp rings.I have several of the old parts at my office.This has cost us alot in damages, free warranty work etc. Im sure it's happening all over the place. Have you seen this problem or have heard about either? Thanks Bob Rucker

[Brian E. Kelly]

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