As it turns out, being a plumber building a new house for one's self and using "new" technology does have its downfalls. I should have listened to the tiny voice inside that wanted me to use copper throughout. I am a pipe trades instructor in a tech school and a couple of the other instructors convinced me to "try" crimp-pex.
I am unhappy now...after two failures of these "brass" fittings, I am exploring my options so that I can finish cutting holes in the drywall, replace all the "junk" and be able to sleep well at night.
"WATERLINE" (brandname/manufacturer) brass crimp pex fittings are garbage...In retrospect, probably built by the same "offshore" factory that used to supply "ZURN".
And you are right, the warranty as specified by "WaterLine" will cover the fitting, not damages, labor, or injury....they will give me a new tee, and 90...and I ask you, why would I want them?
Thanks for the replies,
Dave