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 …

Feb 16, 2016 · Neither Lowes nor Home Depot has this, but Supply House does. Are there any compatibility issues across different brands of PEX? I know there is a difference between the …

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 …

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 …

Mar 11, 2018 · FWIW, to use a Sharkbite, you'd have to clean all of the paint off without scratching or gouging up the plastic pipe, and even putting in a compression union may be …

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 …

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, …

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.

Jan 10, 2023 · I've done a lot of plumbing DIY, but have never messed with a shower valve, and I just use sharkbites on supply lines. Can I use sharkbites for a shower valve replace? I would …