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Thanks everyone for all the responses - you gave me some things to reconsider and some new things to consider.

Thanks - is the difference between a dresser coupling and an actual compression coupling the type of seal used (EDPM vs. metal)? Also, I think I read someplace (or was told) that since it is underground (sorry I didn't mention this in the first post) it would rule out using a true compression...

The location is down in a 9"x14" concrete box sunk into the driveway. The house side is coming from the foundation, the supply side from under the concrete driveway so there is no movement available in either pipe. A fitting was leaking so I am replacing it. Both pipes are tool cut. I don't...

Hi, I will be buying a 5" brass compression coupling to re-join two sections of 3/4" copper pipe (which is my water supply into the house). I'd like to know what preparation should I do to the pipe before installing the coupling. Also, any buying tips would be appreciated (brands I should...

Great, thank you John G and JohnCT for the tips and info.

OK, thanks for the tips an info.

OK, thanks for the tips an info.

OK, thank for the tips.

I notice that nobody suggested using a heat gun or hair dryer to soften it before attempting to straighten it-- would that be a problem with PEX?

OK, thanks both, I see.

Thanks Fitter30.

Hi Jeff, I'm not sure what you're suggesting in the first half of the first sentence?

I hadn't thought of straightening from the inside - thanks!

Wow, thanks for the replies and tips for straightening the rolled Pex-A (I am not able to use straight lengths because I am dealing with very tight space tolerances which will allow a straight length through but not a coupling).