shark bite

[Rusty]

What is a "shark bite" in plumbing?

 

[oldognewtrick]

A push together fitting so there's no solder joints. Used with pex piping.

 

[MScott]

They can also be used on copper pipes or to join copper to pex. Rather expensive if you have a lot of joints but fast and great for repairs.

 

[Rusty]

Thanks, I have used them, but never heard them called that.

 

[MScott]

Shark Bite is a brand name. There are other similar products by other manufacturers.

 

[havasu]

...and although they say they could be used anywhere, all the plumbers on the plumbingforums website recommend only using them in exposed areas.

 

[Chris]

I don't recommend them at all unless it is a temp repair.

 

[WyrTwister]

I have used them as temporary repairs , in repairs .

I ran a new water line from the meter to the house . But I used the crilp ring style of connector .

Could not bring myaelf to trust tghe push fit connectors , permantly .

God bless
Wyr