Jul 1, 2022 · I wanted a valve on the main line and a plumber installed a shark bite valve Now, 6 years later, I find that the fitting is spinning. It might have been spinning earlier as well and I …

Nov 20, 2013 · A 1/2" Sharkbite needs about an inch of pipe to seat fully if I remember (it says on the package and varies by the diameter of the fitting). A compression fitting also needs a …

Nov 20, 2008 · I've got a couple shark bite caps on hot and cold water copper supply lines that I'm ready to remove and replace with valves (plumber put them on). I thought it would be a simple …

Feb 28, 2025 · 1. Is it okay to use a sharkbite immediately off the incoming line before the main shutoff like I am planning, or should this always be soldered? 2. If the answer to 1 is soldered, …

Jul 29, 2020 · If there is still solder on the copper will Sharkbite connector still work. I may need to cut the pipe with a dremel or hacksaw then find a way to deburr/smooth the outside edge.

Mar 26, 2021 · I am in the middle of replacing some Kitec PEX-Al-PEX that was used for Cold and DHW, and need to temp re-connect it. Any reason I cannot use shark bites to temporarily …

Sep 5, 2008 · The sharkbite seals to the outside of the pipe with an "o"-ring. It needs a smooth surface to seal to. If the pipe has a burr where it was cut the burr can cut the "o"-ring ruining …

Mar 28, 2024 · Part of the news is that Max feature. It seems SharkBite has modified their push-to-connect ends to be stronger while having a lower insertion force required. "Half the insertion …

May 26, 2017 · I am considering a sharkbite flex hose 3/4 to connect a water heater. I have seen braided steel and corrugated steel options. What is the difference? I have seen pictures and …

Mar 26, 2021 · On another thread, a pro maintenance plumber says he always uses Sharkbite for repairs and they'll last as long as copper fitting repairs. While I'm old school enough to wonder …