Jul 1, 2022 · Sharkbite makes a few different versions, but those that have their push-on connection on both ends will rotate in place. The actual connection is made with an O-ring. It …

May 30, 2020 · Sharkbite claims that you can do an entire building with their fittings, so that would mean they are enclosed in walls and SHOULD last a long time. I would personally not count …

Jun 24, 2016 · I will need to do a project using 1" push fittings and I have two options; Sharkbite brand fittings from Home Depot or generic "Blue Hawk" branded fittings from Lowe's. Update: I …

Feb 28, 2025 · However, if that sharkbite were to ever fail I would have full city pressure pouring into my house and the only way to stop it would be for the city to send someone out to turn off …

Jul 29, 2020 · Now, I probably could have used a compression fitting valve, but with two wrenches, over my head near the ceiling with water still coming out, the Sharkbite was the …

Nov 27, 2007 · The instructions of the SharkBite say to go to the stop, or about 1". I will be short about a 1/4" on each elbow. If I need to put in different elbows to get that full 1" then I will have …

Dec 19, 2018 · A Sharkbite requires about an inch (15/16"), plus the depth of the bell sticking out of the wall to attach. That copper stub may be more than enough if you can clean things up …

Jul 23, 2019 · With a Sharkbite valve on PEX. It could be a 2-handed or nimble-finger operation to turn it off and on, if you use a flex supply line. The same consideration could apply with an …

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 …

Jan 9, 2022 · I want to use a 1 inch sharkbite elbow to receive a 1 inch copper pipe coming down from a hot water cast iron radiator. I want to do this because the floor linoleum is crappy and …