Sharkbite fittings

Sharkbite is a relatively new product in North America (few years).  The fittings are made of brass and are very thick and sturdy.  They are a great and quick solution for the average homeowner who wants to make a repair or do a small job around the house.  They are also a great product because of the fact there is no soldering.  Although, I personally would not recommend them for a long term fix I am a big fan of them for the simple reason is that anyone can use them.

 All that is required is a set of copper or plastic cutters, depending on the type of pipe in your home and a leak that may happen on the weekend or evening can be fixed by simply turning off the water ,taking the pressure from the system by turning on a faucet in the basement preferably, cutting the pipe and sliding a Sharkbite cap or valve over the pipe.It is very quick,simple and inexpensive in realtionship to getting a plumber at your home at those times of the day.

I believe Sharkbite is a great product, but I would not use it as a permanent solution as the only seal between the pipe and the fitting is an O-ring. When using these fittings on copper remove the sleeve in the Sharkbite and where it is used on plastic(pex) allow the plastic pipe to slide over the sleeve which will help keep the pipe from expanding and keep its shape.

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