On Tue, 4 Oct 2016 12:24:34 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote:

"I believe in doing things right and I like solid connections that
can not come apart."

But they can (and do) develop leaks.

Every added fitting introduces more potential for leaks.

My house PEX is ~ 21 years old and has never leaked. Less chances in a
home run to each water fixture from a manifold.