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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …