How to use sharkbite fittings for easy fix. Plumbing Tips!
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- Опубликовано: 16 янв 2011
- 32 years in this business has shown me a thing or two.Using sharkbite fittings is quite easy to do for the average home owner....Please subscribe and have a great day.
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Your video was a life saver. While trying to replace a soil pipe in a 90 year old home I accidentally put a small hole in my copper hot water pipe to the second floor - therefore, this was just what I needed. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Have a great day!
Hello rob;
Thanks very much for the kind words and you hit the nail on the Canadian part!
Thanks for commenting and have yourself a great week! Al
I used the shark bite fitting on eight different occasions on copper pipe and did not remove plastic fittings! well it's been more than a year and have not had any leaks or trouble with them! So as my grandma always told me if it ain't broke do not fix it! Besides that great video and God Bless You!
Hello Michael;
I had one experience with the sleeve being pushed into a copper tee and cutting off the pressure somewhat. Just my preference on the sleeve. I only remove it when installing them on copper.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Great job explaining! I work in a hardware store and yours is the video I show people who ask about Sharkbite fittings.
Hello Check,
Thank you!
I really appreciate that!
I was hesitant on using them at first, but did numerous tests with them and they have proven to be a very well made product! In one of my videos I did a test where I added 275 pounds of weight to the end of three couplings using copper and pex pipe. The more weight I added the deeper the teeth dug in. If anyone tells you they will pop off; they definitely didn't have them on the proper distance. They also make them up to two inches in size. I have used a valves where water was an issue and they worked remarkably well!
They state they can be used underground, but I prefer solid connections in those applications myself.
Would never hesitate to use them for a quick repair!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Hello Vince;
Thanks very much for the kind words!
Your comments are greatly appreciated!
Enjoy your evening and may you have a happy and healthy New Year!
Al
Hello Plumberportland;
You are more then welcome!
Glad I could shed some light on it for you!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al
@jedediahbc Hey Jed;
You are correct on the soldering of the pipe being cheaper, but most homeowners would be able to handle this repair themselves rather then the soldering approach especially if your water doesn't completely turn off. No worries with the sharkbite as a little water doesn't play any kind of a part in your repair.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Thank you for these excellent videos! Because of you, I was encouraged to fix some serious plumbing issues using SharkBite fixtures and PEX with confidence in your instruction and the products.
Hello Alan,
You're welcome!
I am glad everything worked out for you! Congrats on the repair!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
Hello Gfromlowell;
Glad I could help!
That sleeve coupling can be a little tricky, but it works very time!
Glad you could catch the game! It was a barn burner for sure!
You are more then welcome!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al
Awesome, video! I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, and this made it easy. Thanks again!
Hello Joseph;
You are more then welcome and thanks very much for the kind words!
Thanks for commenting and I am glad you got along well with your repair! Al
In general this is a very informative video and can be a great introduction to a DIY person curious about the products available to them for repairs!
Hello Ryan;
Thanks very much for the kind words! Much appreciated!
Have a great week! Al
Al, you saved the day for me. I had a pin hole leak and couldn't fix it. So, I got on RUclips and found your video. I literally followed all of your instructions, went to Home Depot and picked up the supplies you recommend and within an hour I had fixed. Sliding that shark bit back up into position took some time, but it eventually gave and snapped right into place. Thanks a million, now I can watch the Super Bowl today.
Regards, Gary
Hello eastcobb;
That is the only reason why it would blow off and a little test may follow soon just to see what they will withstand.They are an excellent product and are now very popular.Over the last year they have increased tenfold according to the people I deal with in sales.I know alot of plumbers are not struck on them nor on plastic pipe at first, but I have had great luck and they are ideal for a quick fix.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy the week! Al
@johnjces hello John; I had one bad experience where the sleeve actually ended up going into a tee and mostly blocking the branch and the fixture had very little volume (flow). Only happened once, but I thought if it happend once there is a chance for it to happen again and the sleeve doesn't serve a purpose when using it on copper pipe.They work very well for sure and I have used them often. Thanks for your comment and have a good night!! Al
Hello evildug b;
I am glad you enjoyed the video!
They do work well and are becoming very popular!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
@plumberx Hey Plumberx;
Sorry for the late reply as your message didn't show on my comment list. The sharkbite fitings certainly give the average homeowner a good chance of making a quick repair and allow them to get the water back on. They are pretty amazing and appear to be working exceptionally well!
Thanks for commenting and have a great day!!! Al
@atlantiscats Hello Cat;
Glad you like it. They are very simple to use and work very well. I have used some in the past and have great luck with them. They do save a lot of time on any small repair around the house.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day!!! Al
Hello there;
They do work well and are becoming more popular.
Thanks for commenting! Al
Hello Neil;
You are probably correct as far as the too cautious part goes. I am a little hesitant, but probably have no reason to be so.
Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al
Hello Otto Mendez;
You are more then welcome!
I hope you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for commenting and best of luck with any future projects! Al
@whiskeyandashes Hey Whiskey;
Glad everything worked out for you. They are very handy and I am hearing more and more positive things about them all the time. They have not been out for many years, but are ideal for a quick fix as far as I am concerned.
Thanks for commenting and have a great day!!! Al
Thanks for the demo and tips. Now I just have to figure out how to desolder the joints and work in extremely tight spaces in the hard to access area behind the water heater without starting the damp wood on fire! Fun, fun, fun!
Hello Joel,
You're welcome!
A set of mini pipe cutters may help you out in that tight space. They could save you some time and effort if a set of regular cutters won't fit. Well worth the cost.
If you have to use the torch and the area is difficult to unsolder; be sure to have a spray bottle handy. I always have one handy for projects such as these.
Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the repair! Al
I used these to install a hot water heater. What a life saver, not having to use solder. Saves a lot of time, and they are so easy to install.
I learned of these one day when I went to home depot to get some supplies to replace valves underneath a kitchen sink, I was dreading having to take out the torch and make a mess... now I use them all the time, in my rental properies as well. Worth every cent.
Hello bandit123kat;
They are very common now and work very well.
Biggest thing is to make sure they go on all the way. This is the most important thing to remember.
I have used them as big as 2" in size and they were most impressive.
Ideal for a quick fix!
Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al
@cbhunter52 Thanks Hunter.I didn't really want to get into it to much with him, but sharkbite won't work on poly pipe anyway because it is a different size then regular water pipe. I am just trying to pass on some knowledge that I have accumulated over time. Any time I can help out I try my best to do so. Thanks for your comments CB and have a great week! Al
@BenjyBronky Hey Ben;
Poly pipe has a different outside diameter then copper or pex.
When I am using poly I only use nylon or brass fitting with stainless steel clamps that are entirely made of stainless. You can tell this by the markings on them. They will say All SS(only ones to buy). The cheaper clamp is stainless, but the screw is steel and is only a few cents cheaper. To many problems with the this style.
Thanks for commenting and have a happy New Year!!! Al
Hello marineguy;
I believe the two are very similar. They work on the same principal.
Sharkbite have become very popular and are working out quite well. Ideal for a quick fix for sure.
Thanks for your comments and enjoy your week! Al
@johnjces I agree. I've never removed the sleeve in the fittings I've used and never had an issue.
I know the manufacturer says that 1/2" pipe should go into the fitting 1 inch, but if you take a piece of pipe, slide it into the fitting and place a mark on it once it has bottomed out; then remove it and measure that distance. It will actually be only 7/8ths of an inch.That is where I came up with that measurement at....that's all. I do appreciate your comments and have yourself a great day.
Hello munhoeo;
The municipality where I live has a high chlorine count in the water. I have installed many over the past few years and have not seen any problems as of yet.
This is a relatively new product to North America; so time will tell. They have been out since the 80's; so I think if this was an issue they would have been taken off the market.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
If you don't have the removal clip I have found that a crescent wrench adjusted just tight enough to touch the pipe works just as well to remove the fittings.
Hello FlyBoySlim,
You are definitely right on that. Used it a number of times myself.
A pex clamp also works just as well as the removal clamp when having to take the joint apart.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Try doing that in a tight spot, moron
we rip them off by hand once a year at work to winterize equipment and they have been holding up for 6 years now, they are amazing
Thanks very much for your comments!
Al
Hello Marlene cifra;
Thanks for watching and have a great day! Al
Thank for this ! My husband has been looking for the measurement that is not included on the package and You mentioned it in your video! He said it was so easy . Thanks.
Yes, there's so much attention given to not using a language, that much information is missed. Here, the depth and the description to twist and push.
Hello sala de reboco adriano;
Thanks very much. I hope this helps you with your repair.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
@Jdcap26 Hello JD;
These fitting have been around for a while and are becoming more popular for sure. I use them myself for a quick repair and have not had any trouble yet.
They have been in Australia for many years and made their way over to North America a few years ago and make things very easy for the average homeowner to repair.
I have not tried the solder fitting like that yet, but I believe they are are popular in Europe.
Best of luck and tks for commenting!! Al
Hello GalaXy808;
Hopefully it helped a little.
No problem!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
Jello Jeff;
My thoughts exactly!
Pex will expand 5 times more then copper! The sleeve is not necessary for this reason alone when installing them on copper,but are a must on pex!
Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al
Hello GalaXy808;
I have read about the sleeve removal by the manufacturer. It is optional to the installer. The only thing to remember is that the sleeve has to be installed when using it on Pex pipe. On copper; it is optional. I ran into a situation where the sleeve actually went into the branch of a copper tee and restricted the flow. That is the only reason that I personally remove it when installing it on copper.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
Hello lastfan;
I would recommend using a 3/4" blue pex waterline as your main supply that will give you added volume to your domestic water system. 3/4" pipe has twice the volume of 1/2" and you tend not to get big drops in pressure when using more then one faucet.
I would also use 3/4" to feed the hot water tank and come off the tank with multiple lines to every fixture immediately at the tank.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Hello Ashley Lauer;
They have not been around for all that long, but are catching on very quickly.
The verdict is still out on how long they last, but I know they are becoming very popular.
Ideal for a quick repair for sure.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
@escosnicest Hello;
They are very helpful in many ways, especially if you can't shut your water off completely. Great product when it comes to that because there can be water there and you join the pipe and not worry about the water. they are very handy. I am seeing alot of them being installed now and am becoming more of a believer myself. Time is the true test when it comes to these fittings, but they have been around for a while now. Great for a quick fix.
Tks for commenting!!! Al
I have used sharkbite fittings for most of the plumbing in my house,been in there 5 years and they work great.
Part 2;
Like I said, I was a little skeptical, but a great product. I know a plumber who installed them in a home and did all the waterlines over in the home with them. They are not cheap and it did cost more to install the Sharkbite rather then using a system such as Viega , but that is what the customer wanted he told me. He thought it was great as they are exceptionally easy to use as you can see.I personally would not do a whole house above ground, but it would work.
Tks 4 commenting! Al
I am re-plumbing my house in Detroit. I was warned to not use copper as they will break in and steal the copper. This is the best option. I was afraid of taste and smell from the pex. This is straight forward and looks easy.
Hello cuff links;
You are more then welcome. I hope this helps you if you ever require these fittings for a repair. They are becoming very popular and as you can tell are quite easy to use.
I was a little skeptical myself when they first came out, but have since become a believer. They are ideal for that quick fix.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy the week! Al
The only informative sharkbite vid I need to see. Thanks!
Hello DeMartin,
You're welcome!
Hopefully it helps with any future repairs!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
@306foxbody Hey there;
I have never hear of these fittings blowing off if they are bottomed out,but it may have.
I know I dive into other repairs around my house that should be done by other tradespeople,but reality is that many people cannot afford for someone to do these repairs especially with the tough economic times we are experiencing.Modern technology keeps on improving and we have no control over these products whether they be good or bad.
Thanks for commenting and have a good day! Al
Fantastic advice with products with pro's vs. con's depending on application. I am a small general contractor/plumber going back into business and need to get tooled up and educated in the pex world.
Hello Robert,
I am glad you enjoyed it.
There are a number of systems that are out there now. I am a Viega fan myself as the price is excellent as compared to Rehau.
I used rehau until the price went through the roof.
Big bonus of viega that I really like is the crimp rings are attached on most fittings which saves on chasing them around the floor.
Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the business. Al
Very nice demo, thankyou. One of the comments gave a heads up on plastic insert as stated by Sharkbite that is not necessary to remove for copper. He had a problem. Yes some times, the odd time it can be hard to insert with plastic inside onto copper it might cut down pressure on heating pipes and then try to pop it off, you will work up a sweat trying to get it off, not fun. So remove them. Thanks
Hello Michael,
You're welcome!
I really appreciate your input. Since I found the problem I remove them whenever I use them on copper. Sharkbite's site use to say that it was not necessary to remove them on copper, but it was up to the individual doing the work.
They MUST stay in place when using them on Pex as you know.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Hello Brandyredwine;
Like the RUclips name as I can relate!
I have read the full booklet on sharkbite and they say that is up to the installer if they want to remove the plastic sleeve or not when it is being used on copper pipe. It has to remain to remain in place when using it on pex! I had one bad experience with a copper installation and I have removed the sleeve every since. Just my own preference.
Thanks for the great comments and enjoy your weekend! Al
@Jdcap26 Hey Jd;
That is great to know. Gators are just like sharkbites and work just as well. 90 psi is up there for sure in pressure. Great to hear everything is going your way. Nice to hear about the leadfree as well.
Thanks for commenting and all the best!!! Al
@whiskeyandashes Hey Whiskey;
I am sure that the sharkbites will last for a long time. I found some that were put on 4 years ago and were still water tight. They are a very good product and work well. No worries there as long as they go onto the pipe the proper distance.
Thanks for commenting and have a great day!!! Al
hello goosecouple;
I would have no problem in saying yes for that question as I have installed a few 2`` and have had no issues with them .
Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al
TheOldkid888 the question is are those sharkbites still going strong today?
Hello badbob85037;
For testing purposes; these would be the only way to travel. Ideal for that. The bonus part is the removal of the fitting afterwards, the time it would take to install a cap or valve and being able to use it again on the next test.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
Hello mgrande11; Congrats on the repair! Nice to see it worked well for you. They are becoming more popular then ever. If it was a leak in the waterline itself; you may have to consider changing the waterlines sometime in the near future. Thanks for the comments and enjoy your week! Al
Hello oneslow1;
They are becoming very popular and people are having great success with them!
Thanks for commenting and have a great day! Al
Hello dmana3172;
They are great for a quick fix.I have seen them installed in places for over 5 years now without any problems at all.As for putting in a concealed wall,I am a little hesitant.Solid connections such as copper and pex have been proven for many years with a good track record.Sharkbite fittings have been around since the 80's,but have not been that long in North America,although they have been proven.I made a few videos on testing myself.
Tks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
@arnoldcustom hello Arnold; If you watched the entire video; I did mention that I would only use them as a temperary repair and I would not use them underground. As far as compression fittings go; they have been around since god was a little fella and if installed correctly; work fine for many, many years. There are millions of basins, sinks and toilets in North America that have them on them and they work very well. Thanks for commenting and have yourself a great day!!! Al
Hello kevins7;
Sharkbite are becoming more and more popular every day. I was talking to a plumber who has been in the trade for a few more years then me and he loves them. It usually takes a lot to get the older crowd on board, but not this guy.
They are great for a quick repair for sure.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
@Hucklebillyjones Hey Billy; Did you watch the entire video.I said I would not recommend them for underground work or as a permanent solution to repairing a leak.I stated that it was a quick fix.That's all.I have had places where I had to use them and they were installed for a period of time,but went back later and replaced the entire domestic water system. And I have been in this trade long enough to know what is a solid installation. Have a good day....Al
@assemblyguy Hello Guy;
Sharkbite have been around for a while now and another product which is almost the exact fitting is gatorbite. They work on the same principal. Victaulic also make a fitting that you slide on just like this style only it cannot be removed once it is installed as these fitings can.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy the weekend!!! Al
Glad
@click411 Hello there;
The only reason that I mention depth is to make sure that your fitting goes on all the way. When you sometimes place them on the pipe they can feel like they are on all the way, but with a little more effort they actually go on farther. Knowing the depth and marking it on the pipe assures you that the fitting has been placed on the pipe properly.
That is why I mention the depths of the different size fittings.
Thanks for commenting and have a good day!!! Al
I have gone over the complete section on sharkbites. It says it is not necessary with CPVC or copper and maybe removed based on performance and local codes. Then it continues on to demonstrate and tell how to do so.
I am becoming more of a believer of these fittings as time goes on. I have installed a few where water was a big issue.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al
I have used a Shark Byte about 7 years back in the ground & so far no problem. I have also used in my slab leak about 4 years back where ever I had dry solder. These are now approved behind walls also per manufacturer. I have seen 10" fresh water plastic pipes being put underground & the thing that seals it is a big O ring in the bell shaped area. This was in year 2000 at Boeing company in Long Beach Calif.
Hello Manohar Menghani,
Since I made this video I did a few tests and they worked out well.
I have read where they can be used underground and behind walls.
They are ideal for places where water is an issue.
I try and stick to soldered joints wherever possible, but I have used these with no issues.
I have used them as big as 2" in size.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Those o rings eventually degrade and wear out and leak, stupid.
Hello ghorner11;
The wording from the company says it is optional to remove the sleeve when using it on copper. So it is up to the individual.
I wouldn't worry about it myself. As long as the joint is made and the flow of water is fine; you should have noi worries at all. They are becoming very popular!
The sleeve is necessary when it comes to pex. It is a must!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
Hello RDB;
Since making this video I have come across Sharkbites installed in many places and have used some myself.
I have to say they are an excellent product!
I would NOT use them underground although the company says they can be used there.I have seen them in places now for about 6 years with no problems at all.
I am from the old school and was a little skeptical at first,but have done some serious tests with them and they have proven out quite well.A video to follow soon about the testing!
Hello PapaNingas;
They will work on both pex and copper quite well. The verdict is still out on the length of time they last. They are made of brass and as you saw; can be installed easily. I know some places where they have been in for about 5 years with no problems.
I use them for a temperary repair myself. I prefer a solid connection, but many people are using them for new installs.I take it you don't get any cold temperatures as you are running the line in the attic.
Tks 4 commenting! Al
@ccmtor Hello there; the fitings are a little expensive for sure and I am a believer in them for a quick fix to hold you over. I have found them in places now where they have been in for 3 years now. They do work, but I have to agree with you on the soldering part; you can't beat it.
Have a great weekend and thanks for commenting!!! Al
Thank you so much for your great lesson!.
Hello LJimbox;
You would be looking for a Sharkbite slip coupling. They work very well and should do the job for you. I am an anti-saddle tee fan on copper. Always trouble in the future.
I hope this helps you out with your repair.
Thanks for commenting and best of luck! Al
@madatown Hello;
I had one experience hwere the sleeve was pushed into the branch of a tee when I was attaching it to a piece of 3/4 copper pipe. Since then I remove the sleeve when I am attaching it to copper pipe only.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy 2012! Al
video was a big help ty
iv used them b4 and they work great.
Hello jchambers2586; Hate to break the news to you, but they do not fit galvanized pipe. It would be nice if they did, but they have not come out with that style of fitting yet.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
@RStrapple Hello there;
I couldn't agree more.What I say in the video is a quick fix as I wouldn't use them as a prermanent thing,but as soon as someone hears something they don't like that is where they stop viewing.
One other person mentioned about they should only be used on poly pipe,but if they had done a little homework;the outside diameter of poly is not the same as copper or pex.
Not a lot of people like change, but that is how it is.
Tks for commenting and enjoy your holidays. Al
Thank you! I'm showing your film to others!
Hello nKUaKLUXzKLANi;
I have done that before, but haven't made it a practice, but I may just start! Just a matter of taking them out of the fitting and placing them into the pipe.
Thanks for commenting and have a good day! Al
@ruudyc Hello;
I agree that they are designed for copper pipes.I had one incident where I used a 3/4" tee on copper pipe and the sleeve actually went into the branch of it and blocked the supply of water off to the it to the point where there was very little water coming out of the faucet.It was very difficult to find,so now I just remove the sleeve which is my own choice.
It is up to the homeowner for sure,but that was my experience.I ALWAYS leave the sleeve in for pex pipe.
All the best! Al
FYI, you do not need to remove the sleeve when using on copper per Sharkbite's own instructional videos. I don't think it would make a difference either way on copper but I mention it to ease the minds of people who left the sleeve on.
Hello Kevin,
That is correct!
Thanks for that!!
You do not have to remove the sleeve when using it on copper pipe.
As stated in the manufacturer's guidelines; it is up to the individual.
I had an experience where the sleeve went into the branch of a tee and that is why I remove the sleeve when installing it on copper.
The sleeve MUST be left in place when using it on pex or cpvc.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al
+TheOldkid888 Definitely glad to hear that you can remove them when needed. Thanks for the great video, it helped me a bunch.
Thank you for clarifying that. I'm about to use it to replace my water heater and after watching this video was in doubt as to remove it or not. Thank You.
Hello tegan71969;
I am a little nervous about installing them in a wall cavity. I guess it doesn't matter where they are installed, but inside a wall I would pass on.I am a big fan of them for a short fix,but am still a solid connection plumber.I have changed moen through the hole on the front of an acrylic tub. They do work well, I can say that.
It is your choice as far as the install goes,but I personally would not use them there.
Thanks for commenting and best of luck with your repair! Al
@aletubecordoba hello;
If you are talking about a water cooled system; I would use it. if you are talking about the gas piping for a system then the answer would be no. I only use soldered fittings around an air conditioner on the waterlines and silver solder on the gas.. Just my preference.
Thanks for commenting!!! Al
I was so focused on the bad pipe installation, I completely missed what the piping was attached to - the duct. I haven’t done the task yet. Thanks for catching that and thanks for the response.
Hello MetaView7;
Sorry if I don't come across clear on the explanation of the sleeve removal, I will make a video on this topic for you very soon.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al
If I have a project that requires a lot of fittings I solder what I can on a bench then put it in place and use sharkbite fittings to finish the job, especially if the in place section would require soldering near wood. Work great for me.
Hello Frank,
Nice!
Great to be able to solder on the bench.
If a person is nervous soldering around wood; they are ideal for that situation.
I still solder wherever possible myself, but Sharkbite do have their place.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al
I had a professional Plummer give me a quote for a whole house repipe for $5500.....yea right! I repiped my whole house with pex and shark Bite for $800. It's been 3 years and works fine for me. I guess plummers would be afraid of losing business!
+Billy Ayoubi
Certainly saved yourself a good chunk of change.
They do work well. How long they last...time will tell. They have been around since 1999.
I have done a number of tests on them myself. They do work well and are becoming very popular.
Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al
Billy Plumbers are nothing but ripoffs.
thery pop up when the water is cold / frozen
im not a plummer and people need to realize they do charge more than doing it yourself project but, a plummer, just like an electrician, roofer, landscaper, mechanic, etc. also charge for their time it takes to do the job, for the experience, for the material, for insurance, licenses, training, fees, taxes and sometimes warranty.
i love seeing people complaining about what they get charged versus DYI. it is always cheaper to do it yourself so if you don't wanna pay go ahead and do it but sometimes all of the other things i mentioned about come into play, specially the most important and expensive one. TIME.
in australia and how it should be worldwide plumbing is licensed meaning joe blow cant touch a gas line and blow up the house or flood it with water
Just did some new cpvc pluming. Broke an existing cpvc joint repaired with a shark bite in 5 min. workrd great,
Hello Joe,
They work very well on CPVC, Pex and copper.
I am glad it worked out well for you!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
Hello rlambert94;I ran into a issue with the plastic sleeve being pushed into the tee and blocking off the branch of the fitting giving very low pressure.The company doesn't say anything about having to remove it,but I do when I am using it for a quick repair on copper only.My preference only.
I will add an annotation to the video about that price. When I made the video the price at Home depot was $35. As of today,the price now is 18 and tax. A total of $21 now. Much better
Tks 4 commenting! Al
@jqaces hello; No idea where he came up with 98% leaks. I have had great success with them. I know a few people that even did their entire waterlines in their house over with pex and ALL sharkbite fittings. They have been around for a while and will be for many, many years. The tool you are referring to costs 35 dollars at all hardware stores around here. You will be all set with the sharkbite as long as the fittings go on all the way. Thanks for commenting and have a good one!!! Al
The sharkbite fittings are great for repairing plumbing leaks. If you are planning on re-plumbing your house don't use the sharkbite fittings to join you pipe together but use pvc fittings instead. I just bought the short 3/4" sharkbite coupling to repair a leak under my house and the sharkbite coupling cost $7.95. I had to join pex pipe with cpvc pipe and the sharkbite is the best way to go for repairs.
If the outside diameter of the pipe is 5/8ths of an inch;a shark bite fitting will work.Outside diameter of copper is 5/8ths of an inch and sharkbite is made to join onto this size copper.It is up to you as to what you want there.Under a sink i would install 2 valves on the waterlines that feed the sink and reduce to 3/8th compression. You may have to go back to the closest threaded fitting and remove the piece of pipe and install a nipple and valve and then go with new pipe.G.L. let me know.
FYI - I've used these just fine with the sleeves left IN for the copper, this is so I don't have to find them again and/or replace in the event I gut the rest of the copper. It's working just fine, didn't notice any effect on flow rates.
+scorpiomaj27
I haven't noticed any flow change with the sleeve in. I just had an experience where the sleeve was pushed into the branch of tee dropping the pressure when it was installed on copper; so that was the reason that I remove them on copper. The manufacturer states that it up to the installer on copper. As you know you MUST leave them in when using them on pex and cpvc.
Thanks for commenting and have a great weekend! Al
+TheOldkid888 interesting, I'll keep that in mind. thanks for the video BTW.
scorpiomaj27
You are more than welcome!
Have a great weekend! Al
scorpiomaj27 the actual shark bite website says it is not necessary to remove them on copper
Thank you. It was good advice before I went to the hardware store.
Hello Richard,
You are more than welcome!
Hopefully your repair will go well for you!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al
@harveybirdmannequin.It is possible to cut a section of copper out and use 2 sharkbite couplings using the slip style coupling and once it's placed on all the way you can take the plastic clip that comes with the fitting and push back the plastic on the end of the fitting that will release the stainless ring inside it and slide it back onto the pipe.If the water main is old and split I would look at replacing the entire line in the near future.Little hesitant to use sharkbite underground.GL
I installed a shark bite about 1 year ago on a copper pipe without removing the plastic inserts. It started leaking so I popped off and took out the plastic inserts as you recommended in your video and it stopped the leak. Thanks for this tip as sharkbite does not say anything about this on the package.
Hello Andrew,
It may not have been the insert that was the problem.
I always suggest marking the pipe the distance that it goes into the fitting.
7/8ths for 1/2" pipe fittings and 1 1/8th inches for 3/4 fittings.
You don't neceesarily have to remove the insert. The manufacturer states that it is up the the individual when installing it on copper only. It must be left in place when using them on pex and cpvc.
The only reason I remove them on copper is I came a across a situation on a 3/4 tee where the sleeve had been pushed back into the branch causing a restriction in the volume. I believe most people leave it in, but this is my decision to remove it. They do say it can be either taken out or left in.
Either way; I am glad you managed to stop the leak.
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al
Man I love those Sharkbite fittings.
Hello truawad;
These fittings will not fit on black iron, galvanized or brass. If the nipple is cpvc and is broken cleanly, I believe the sharkbite fittings will fit. Don't quote me on that, but I believe so!
Thanks for commenting and enjoy your evening! Al
I just finished watching an introduction video at the SHARKBITE website and they say there is no need to remove the white sleeve inside the fitting like you mentioned in this video. The sleeves are designed for copper pipes
@TheOldkid888 just used 3 gator bites ( 1 elbow ,2 straights ) on my Simer water pressure pump install , did 2 off site in vise solders ( used lead free small diameter solder) for it as well. back to report the gator bites holding 90 psi an working nicely ! happy old guy . cheers
@TheOldkid888 Hi Old Kid, I'm a plumber in England. The fittings with the solder already in are called "Yorkshire" fittings and they are pretty good. We also have (just to confuse things) Yorkshire push fit which are made of copper but have a grab ring inside. They are good for at least 8-10 bar. On the cheaper side of plumbing fittings we have plastic pushfit and they are overtaking copper purely for the reason of cost. Cheers, Nigel.
I believe you when you say soldering is best but I don't have the tools or much money so I followed the package (and your) instructions: I cut the pipe section with the hole out and used a metal file the best I could to clean and even the cut as best as possible. Hopefully it will hold for a while. My next project will be to follow your video and replace the toilet mechanisms (the toilet, like everything here, is ancient so I'm not looking forward to it). Again, many thanks.