Feb 19, 2024 · SharkBite Fitting Question Can I cut the chrome pipe and take the emery sand paper and cloth to this chrome pipe and place a new 1/2" sharkbite valve on vs having to …

Feb 5, 2011 · Sharkbite fittings are like any other press lock fittings that employed o-rings and water pressure to seal. However, if I recall correctly o-ring have life expectancy of 15 years or …

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, …

Aug 10, 2016 · Thankfully, using SharkBite fittings makes using copper a lot easier. If someone were to ask me if it was worth it, I would say no: 1. Plastic taste 2. Lower water pressure 3. …

Jul 6, 2021 · To remove that whole assembly, you will have to pull that ring that I marked in green outward. I think you will need to pry top and bottom with considerable force. If you are content …

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 …

Feb 19, 2024 · Sharkbite will work. They can be hard to install with the o rings popping out and you really need to mark the pipe with full insertion depth to know it's on all of the way. I really …

Sep 15, 2023 · SharkBite 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect Brass End Stop Fitting is the fastest way to connect PEX, Copper, CPVC, PE-RT, or HDPE pipe in any combination. No soldering, …

Feb 13, 2007 · Anybody use these? Connect to Multiple Materials! Watts Quick-Connect fittings incorporate Stainless Steel Gripping Teeth in the Collets. These corrosion resistant teeth allow …

Oct 30, 2006 · I've been exploring different options for a repipe. I saw today that the blue store carries a Version (Watts) of push type connections like a Sharkbite. The orange store carries …