I hear you on the copper—there’s a reason it’s stuck around so long. I’ve patched more copper than I can count, and honestly, it’s almost like muscle memory at this point. But I’ll admit, curiosity got the better of me last year and I tried PEX in my laundry room after a pinhole leak. It was weirdly satisfying how quick it went in, but I still find myself checking for leaks every time I walk by. Old habits die hard, I guess. No shame in sticking with what you know works.
Tried swapping out a section of old galvanized for PEX under my kitchen sink last fall—honestly, I was skeptical at first. The install was way faster than sweating copper, and those push-fit fittings felt almost too easy. Still, I kept double-checking for leaks for a week, just in case. I get the comfort with copper, but PEX does seem like a solid step toward less waste and easier repairs. Only thing that bugs me is the plastic feel... just doesn’t have the same heft, you know?
