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 …

Jan 9, 2022 · I want to use a 1 inch sharkbite elbow to receive a 1 inch copper pipe coming down from a hot water cast iron radiator. I want to do this because the floor...

May 30, 2020 · 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 …

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 …

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.

Feb 5, 2011 · SharkBite Lead Free Fittings As of January 1, 2010, changes to California and Vermont laws prohibit selling any pipe, fitting, or fixture that is intended to dispense or convey …

Nov 11, 2009 · Is there any qualitative difference in long-term reliability and general likelihood of good outcomes by inexperienced users between Sharkbite and removable-type Gatorbite …

Mar 14, 2021 · DIY'er here. I understand that I can use a Sharkbite connector on PEX-B, but can I use them on PEX-A as well? I am converting from copper to PEX-A in the crawlspace and …

Feb 7, 2021 · Sharkbite brand name or just referring to that type of connection Brand.. This is what I bought.. SharkBite 3/4 in. Push-to-Connect x 3/4 in. FIP Water Heater Connection Kit …

Nov 19, 2018 · When/if removing a PEX stiffener (insert) from the push fitting – do it properly. Hold the insert with needle-nose pliers and push on the lip of the fitting with a disconnect tool …