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I realize a do-it-yourself-er is going to trust an O-ring-dependent connector more than his own skills, but that isn't an optimum choice for indoor work that may be covered by construction.
I sweat copper for anything that gets covered by a wall.
Bites and pex have a short track record.
PEX itself isn't a problem, but there have been issues when different makes of tubing and fittings have been combined