MushCreek
New Member
I'm running my PEX, and need (or want) shut-off valves at many locations, such as sinks and toilets. I have used a drop-ear elbow, plus a piece of pipe, plus a chrome stop valve. I see that they sell chrome stop valves that you connect the PEX directly to, but I don't see what keeps the valve from flopping around if you try to use it. With PEX going in, and a braided flexible line coming out, there is nothing mechanically holding the valve rigid like if you use a drop ear elbow. A PEX stop valve would certainly be easier and cheaper, and less opportunities to leak, but I don't like the flimsy mounting, or lack thereof. Am I missing something? Anyone use these? Thanks!