Hi. Newbie here... Question

[Frog1]

Hi to all. Folks call me Frog. I hail originally from Central Massachusetts and have recently relocated to the Grand Strand area of South Carolina. I've been in the Plumbing/Mechanical business for over thirty years but darned if I still don't know everything! Here's my dilemma.
In the Northeast I exclusively used Urell/Wirsbo Pex products with an expansion/sleeve system for my waterpiping and heating needs. In the Southeast, I've discovered that regular Pex tubing with Cinch or Clamps are prevelant. QUESTION.... CINCH OR CLAMPS????? I need to retool and I don't want any regrets. (I'm sure that this has been discussed here before and I don't want to bore anyone... but???? I NEED HELP!)

[hj]

Each method has its adherents. Usually you use whatever is available in your area.

[kingsotall]

Neither. use wirsbo.

[Frog1]

Neither. use wirsbo.

BELIEVE ME!!!!! I am very sad to lose my Wirsbo! Down here they've never even heard of it! I went to a local supply house and they had a funny stare on there face when I asked for Wirsbo.
They use both types of clamping systems here and both are readily available. I was just wondering if anyone had any bad experience's with either type?

[kingsotall]

Look around here you'll find stories of the clamps failing. It is mainly in the fittings used that the clamps are cinched down on.