VickieB68 wrote:
The sharkbite fitting are very expensive so I'm debating those.
Yes, they are not cheap. But, they work great and are easy to use. Figure out how many you will need for your project and compare it to buying or renting a Pex crimper.
Then, look at where you will be making the connections. Using a crimper on a workbench and using it while reaching into a tight space while standing on your head are two different animals.
I've had SharkBite fittings on my home heating and plumbing systems for about 12 years. I've never had a leak or failure.