I think something that is very important to mention about this type of fitting... it is VERY important that if you are using copper pipe to make absolutely certain that there are no 'burrs' on the end of the pipe that will damage the O-ring in the fitting as you insert it. It's always best to 'ream' the inside of the copper pipe as well, whether it's a ____bite or even if you are soldering.
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.
Hey thanks for the video. I have heard about shark bite but never actually saw one until now. There are other products out there which function the same and do do the same thing. BUt nice to see the video all the same.
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.
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.
first of all homeowners should not be doing there own plumbing..only a LICENSED JOURNEYMAN plumber like i am with proper permits...i cant stand all these new products making it easier for homeowners that have no clue what there doing..in my state if u get caught doing your own plumbing u can get a huge fine and in trouble..and ive had heard of issues with these fitting blowing off the pipe even with the pipe all the way bottomed out
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.
@306foxbody get over yourself people are broke these days, get in where you fit in. its probably your attitude thats stopping you from getting paid not the diy'ers of the world
@306foxbody -- Yeah, only licensed journeyman can do plumbing. Everybody else is just stupid, right? And any government that outlaws and fines a homeowner for doing their own repairs undoubtedly has all relatives that are plumbers. How much control do you want a government to have anyway? Jeeze...
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!
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.
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
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.
OId guy thanks for the post from another old guy, bought them today at the box store
,but forgot the 1 inch wort nipples ( female and male ) for my water house pressure pump set up . They also have the fittings that are already have the solder in them as well could not get any of them there, cheers
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.
@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 haven't tried the Yorkshire fittings yet, but I had heard they were popular in Europe.
I will have to see if they have that brand of push-fit here yet. Can you remove the fitting like a sharkbite as well by pushing in on the outside ring or are they like a victaulic push-fit that can never be removed?
Sharkbite is becoming very popular over here. The plastic fittings are not called Acorn by chance are they?
Tks for commenting and hope to here from you soon!!!
@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
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.
Im guessing they dont have a connector for steel/iron pipe? I'm doing work in a really old bath room and need to move the hot and cold water metal pipe and looking for a connector? I hope someone can help me out with this question! thanks
Im guessing they dont have a connector for steel/iron pipe? I'm doing work in a really old bath room and need to move the hot and cold water metal pipe and looking for a connector? I hope someone can help me out with this question! thanks
Sorry to say they don't make this to join galvanized pipe which is more then likely what you have there. You will have to go to the closest threaded fitting and cut the pipe a good distance from it and unthread the piece of pipe and thread a male adaptor and run the new piping.They make sharkbite in male to insert as well;so you would place teflon on the threaded fitting,thread it in and then insert your pipe in the end of the adaptor. Any questions-drop me a line.
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.
What do you think about Sharkbite for Poly pipes? They don't officially support it but since Poly had awful connections it seems Shark maybe better for a repair.
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
nice video... its a shame the plumbers come on and don't watch the entire video or just rant cause they feel threatened. lol relax guys this won't put you out of business. ;)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
@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
98% leaks? Began using this system 15 months ago to replace outside faucet connection; sprinkler system manifold and anti-siphon connection to main water supply; swapped out 2 faucet shower with single -faucet. All 1/2 and 1-inch copper. So far, no leaks anywhere. Video errs suggesting measuring depth on your own. It is necessary to invest the $10 to purchase sharkbite's depth gauge for exact depth measurement. OK if you deburr well and use plumbing tape on male threads. Will repost if fails
@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
You mentioned to remove the internal sleeve when using with copper pipe. IN my exploration of SharkBites, this is optional. The manufacturer states it is optional. If optional, why should they be removed? Under what circumstances? The other piece of research regarding the sleeve is that it could reduce the flow rate. Just wondering.
@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
@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
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.
never use thee fittings other then a temp fix, until you can do it right ASAP, they do not hold lomg........................... also leak 98% of the time when installed, there just as bad as them dam compression fittings people use, that should be band, they will not pass any inspection
@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
Gees Billy the guy is trying to help out the stupid guy like me who would not be able to get a plummer in a hurry. Man you guys kill me dump on anyone when you have a bit of knowledge. You can ask a question with out making it sound like a personal attack.
@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
@theoldkid888.... What business have u been in 32 yrs ???? If u have been in the plumbing business 32 yrs then u would not recommend the use of a sharkbite for anything except a poly repair
@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
Call a plumber people sharkbites are starting to fail in the last six months I have repaired 2 underground leaks where the pipe has came completely out of the sharkbite with the metal teeth an the o ring still attached to the pipe obviously not a failed install but the sharkbite failing I give it another yr or 2 an I see class action suites so people call a professional and stop looking on YouTube for plumbing advice from a handyman!!!!!!
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.
Dude the manufacturer recommends sliding the pipe into the coupling 1 inch, not 7/8 as you are suggesting. Just FYI...... Other than that, nice video.
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.
my house is over 100 years old i got a 5/8 brass pike that needs to be connected to a feed line
for a kitchen sink ( nasty Old Pike a professional Plumber could not weld and the compression fitting he used leaks, can a Sharkbite do this? I was told that sharbites did not make the right size for this. But if so witch "part?" do I get? Thank you.
@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
Thanks for the advice. Yeah, I talked with some guys at another store and that's what they recommended, using the slip coupling.
The home is 30-40 years old and I assume that's also the age of the Cu pipe. So it's about time to replace it.
It's just bad luck or the perfect timing for the pipe to develop a fracture. Cold winter weather and the ground is frozen so I can't dig even with a miniexcavator.
The HoDep guy was an idiot. I'm sure he had no plumbing experience.
I think something that is very important to mention about this type of fitting... it is VERY important that if you are using copper pipe to make absolutely certain that there are no 'burrs' on the end of the pipe that will damage the O-ring in the fitting as you insert it. It's always best to 'ream' the inside of the copper pipe as well, whether it's a ____bite or even if you are soldering.
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VitalElectrocomp 1 week ago
Why not just get copper fitting and sweet the pipe it is a lot cheaper.
jedediahbc 1 week ago
@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
TheOldkid888 1 week ago
Hey thanks for the video. I have heard about shark bite but never actually saw one until now. There are other products out there which function the same and do do the same thing. BUt nice to see the video all the same.
assemblyguy 3 weeks ago
@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
TheOldkid888 3 weeks ago
Thank you! I'm showing your film to others!
atlantiscats 3 weeks ago
@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
TheOldkid888 3 weeks ago
first of all homeowners should not be doing there own plumbing..only a LICENSED JOURNEYMAN plumber like i am with proper permits...i cant stand all these new products making it easier for homeowners that have no clue what there doing..in my state if u get caught doing your own plumbing u can get a huge fine and in trouble..and ive had heard of issues with these fitting blowing off the pipe even with the pipe all the way bottomed out
306foxbody 3 weeks ago
@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
TheOldkid888 3 weeks ago
@306foxbody get over yourself people are broke these days, get in where you fit in. its probably your attitude thats stopping you from getting paid not the diy'ers of the world
bcmontgomery519 3 weeks ago
@306foxbody -- Yeah, only licensed journeyman can do plumbing. Everybody else is just stupid, right? And any government that outlaws and fines a homeowner for doing their own repairs undoubtedly has all relatives that are plumbers. How much control do you want a government to have anyway? Jeeze...
jeffpicks 6 days ago
Man I love those Sharkbite fittings.
plumberx 1 month ago
@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
TheOldkid888 3 weeks ago
this is suitable for air conditioning systems?
aletubecordoba 1 month ago
@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
TheOldkid888 1 month ago
@TheOldkid888 YOU MEAN SILVER BRAIZE OR SILFOSS [high temp solder in case of fire]
fonephat 1 month ago
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
ruudyc 1 month ago
@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
TheOldkid888 1 month ago
@ruudyc The sleeves were designed for PEX only.
HairyBottom 1 month ago
OId guy thanks for the post from another old guy, bought them today at the box store
,but forgot the 1 inch wort nipples ( female and male ) for my water house pressure pump set up . They also have the fittings that are already have the solder in them as well could not get any of them there, cheers
Jdcap26 2 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 2 months ago
@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.
knight1605 2 months ago
@knight1605 Hey Nigel;
I haven't tried the Yorkshire fittings yet, but I had heard they were popular in Europe.
I will have to see if they have that brand of push-fit here yet. Can you remove the fitting like a sharkbite as well by pushing in on the outside ring or are they like a victaulic push-fit that can never be removed?
Sharkbite is becoming very popular over here. The plastic fittings are not called Acorn by chance are they?
Tks for commenting and hope to here from you soon!!!
Al
TheOldkid888 2 months ago
@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
Jdcap26 1 month ago
@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
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Im guessing they dont have a connector for steel/iron pipe? I'm doing work in a really old bath room and need to move the hot and cold water metal pipe and looking for a connector? I hope someone can help me out with this question! thanks
1978madrigal 2 months ago
Im guessing they dont have a connector for steel/iron pipe? I'm doing work in a really old bath room and need to move the hot and cold water metal pipe and looking for a connector? I hope someone can help me out with this question! thanks
1978madrigal 2 months ago
@1978madrigal Hello;
Sorry to say they don't make this to join galvanized pipe which is more then likely what you have there. You will have to go to the closest threaded fitting and cut the pipe a good distance from it and unthread the piece of pipe and thread a male adaptor and run the new piping.They make sharkbite in male to insert as well;so you would place teflon on the threaded fitting,thread it in and then insert your pipe in the end of the adaptor. Any questions-drop me a line.
Al
TheOldkid888 2 months ago
i only use them when i can't shut off water to a building,cap it live,or put in a shut off valve live....
escosnicest 2 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 2 months ago
What do you think about Sharkbite for Poly pipes? They don't officially support it but since Poly had awful connections it seems Shark maybe better for a repair.
BenjyBronky 2 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 2 months ago
Its taking out the skill out of the trades like plumbing and HVAC. Don't sell off our trade!
SombraLocs 2 months ago in playlist HVAC Service Videos
nice video... its a shame the plumbers come on and don't watch the entire video or just rant cause they feel threatened. lol relax guys this won't put you out of business. ;)
RStrapple 2 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 2 months ago
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did you know there are now BFR Fittings? same certification as sharkbite just 1/2 the price, contact them
faizaljamal 3 months ago
are you saying you have to know the depth. You mean it has to be so deep but can be deeper like you did the extension you slid on deeper
click411 3 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 3 months ago
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.
whiskeyandashes 4 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 4 months ago
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!
whiskeyandashes 4 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 4 months ago
not bad in a pinch i guess, but i'll stick to soldering. they look expensive
ccmtor 5 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 5 months ago
98% leaks? Began using this system 15 months ago to replace outside faucet connection; sprinkler system manifold and anti-siphon connection to main water supply; swapped out 2 faucet shower with single -faucet. All 1/2 and 1-inch copper. So far, no leaks anywhere. Video errs suggesting measuring depth on your own. It is necessary to invest the $10 to purchase sharkbite's depth gauge for exact depth measurement. OK if you deburr well and use plumbing tape on male threads. Will repost if fails
jqaces 5 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 5 months ago
You mentioned to remove the internal sleeve when using with copper pipe. IN my exploration of SharkBites, this is optional. The manufacturer states it is optional. If optional, why should they be removed? Under what circumstances? The other piece of research regarding the sleeve is that it could reduce the flow rate. Just wondering.
johnjces 6 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 6 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 6 months ago
@johnjces I agree. I've never removed the sleeve in the fittings I've used and never had an issue.
madatown 2 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 2 months ago
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@TheOldkid888 yes i know you said''' did mention that I would only use them as a temperary repair and I would not use them underground
we install a lot of pex line and every one were a shark was used, fail
arnoldcustom 6 months ago
never use thee fittings other then a temp fix, until you can do it right ASAP, they do not hold lomg........................... also leak 98% of the time when installed, there just as bad as them dam compression fittings people use, that should be band, they will not pass any inspection
arnoldcustom 6 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 6 months ago
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arnoldcustom 6 months ago
Gees Billy the guy is trying to help out the stupid guy like me who would not be able to get a plummer in a hurry. Man you guys kill me dump on anyone when you have a bit of knowledge. You can ask a question with out making it sound like a personal attack.
cbhunter52 8 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 8 months ago
thanks youuuuu!1
s7rey 9 months ago
@theoldkid888.... What business have u been in 32 yrs ???? If u have been in the plumbing business 32 yrs then u would not recommend the use of a sharkbite for anything except a poly repair
Hucklebillyjones 9 months ago
@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
TheOldkid888 9 months ago
Call a plumber people sharkbites are starting to fail in the last six months I have repaired 2 underground leaks where the pipe has came completely out of the sharkbite with the metal teeth an the o ring still attached to the pipe obviously not a failed install but the sharkbite failing I give it another yr or 2 an I see class action suites so people call a professional and stop looking on YouTube for plumbing advice from a handyman!!!!!!
Hucklebillyjones 9 months ago
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.
TheOldkid888 10 months ago
Dude the manufacturer recommends sliding the pipe into the coupling 1 inch, not 7/8 as you are suggesting. Just FYI...... Other than that, nice video.
No1980s 10 months ago
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No1980s 10 months ago
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.
TheOldkid888 11 months ago
my house is over 100 years old i got a 5/8 brass pike that needs to be connected to a feed line
for a kitchen sink ( nasty Old Pike a professional Plumber could not weld and the compression fitting he used leaks, can a Sharkbite do this? I was told that sharbites did not make the right size for this. But if so witch "part?" do I get? Thank you.
dragondeathlord 11 months ago
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harveybirdmannequin 1 year ago
@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
TheOldkid888 1 year ago
@TheOldkid888
Thanks for the advice. Yeah, I talked with some guys at another store and that's what they recommended, using the slip coupling.
The home is 30-40 years old and I assume that's also the age of the Cu pipe. So it's about time to replace it.
It's just bad luck or the perfect timing for the pipe to develop a fracture. Cold winter weather and the ground is frozen so I can't dig even with a miniexcavator.
The HoDep guy was an idiot. I'm sure he had no plumbing experience.
harveybirdmannequin 1 year ago