> ...I had to look up "work hardening," but that sure makes sense.  I did
> notice that the cracked line when removed had little or no give,..
> 
I could have clarified that the tube will break off in a fitting that is 
not vibrating. I have to say that in my case it was a copper line but I would 
think aluminum would be subject to the same failure although perhaps in a 
different number of bending cycles.

RLE
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