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Shark Bite plumbing connectors?

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rockportag03
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4:40p, 3/24/09
I'm doing a small shower remodel and while at HD I noticed these connectors that don't require a sweated connection like traditional copper connections. Apparently it's like a Chinese finger trap for copper pipe.

Just wondering if anyone has used them and what the opinion was.
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MouthBQ98
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5:02p, 3/24/09
Are you talking about PEX? The new PEX pipe works that way.
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rockportag03
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5:35p, 3/24/09
All I know is that they are branded as "Shark Bite" and they are right above all the conventional copper plumbing assembly pieces.

Here is the link,
http://www.sharkbiteplumbing.com/

I'm just curious to know if I can use these, close the wall up, and still sleep at night.
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5:36p, 3/24/09
Why would you want to use those?

Buy a propane or mapp torch, solder, paste, scotchbrite and do it right. Then you will have the tools for life.
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5:40p, 3/24/09
I've already got all the tools for conventional copper fittings. I just saw these for the first time and was curious how well they work.
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5:40p, 3/24/09
Only thing worse is those fitting that have the solder already in them so you only have to "heat up the fitting". Junk Junk Junk Junk
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5:44p, 3/24/09
Sounds like the regular ol' sweat connections still takes the cake.

What really makes the decision easy is comparing prices. A regular 1/2" sweat 90 is about .48 and the Shark Bite 90 is about $6.
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8:11p, 3/24/09
i used them in my remodel. haven't had any problems, but it's only been about 2 years. if you are not using pex i would go with the traditions copper fittings. but pex is super easy to use and much faster, plus it's bursting threashold is much higher
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8:35p, 3/24/09
I have used sharkbites on PVC. Still holding water 2 years later. You cannot pull them off with your bare hands once installed. You have to use a special tool that releases the teeth to get them off...
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9:11p, 3/24/09
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10:47p, 3/24/09
Ive used them several times on remodels around the house. Its been 6 mos, and no problems so far.
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