On Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:22:27 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
winter I was able to shut off water to the out side hose bibs from the
manifold and open the bibs to drain the water before the freeze. I had
running water for all of the i other nterior faucets.

Is there any need to drain PEX? (Despite it's resistance to freezing)