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 did not realize …

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 matter of …

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 …

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, should I …

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 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 remove the slip fitting …

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 the sharkbite. …

Oct 9, 2018 · How good are Sharkbites for CPVC Bluelight Oct 9, 2018 accor cpvc glue sharkbite shutoff valve solvent weld

Mar 31, 2013 · What do you suppose the grease/lube in the Sharkbite fittings is for. To keep the O Ring from Drying out . I never realized there was grease...

Dec 6, 2016 · If I understand you, with one of the Sharkbite connections on pex, the internal pipe stiffener was (accidentally) removed? I'd be worried. Often, the pex itself is not truly round and if it …