Plumbers are frustrated by improper use of sharkbites
10 posts in the last 60 days, all from r/Plumbing.
“So I have just installed the supply lines for a new vanity. Local plumbing store didn't have pex to poly brass fittings so I went with sharkbites. Problem is the pipes are coming in at such an angle from under the house the pipe is cocked too much for my comfort in the shark…”
“It’s not leaking yet don’t leave that landmine for future you, you will not appreciate it. No shark bites in the wall too, this is an easy repair for a plumber, better than burning your house down. [re: Twisted copper pipe]”
“I say yes as long as its remotely practical. Buddy says if it looks visually fine after re-prepping, its no different than if it was new pipe.”
Several plumbers express concern and criticism regarding the incorrect application of sharkbite fittings, particularly in PEX plumbing installations. They emphasize the importance of following manufacturer guidelines and avoiding shortcuts that could lead to failures.
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“It’s not leaking yet don’t leave that landmine for future you, you will not appreciate it. No shark bites in the wall too, this is an easy repair for a plumber, better than burning your house down. [re: Twisted copper pipe]”
“I say yes as long as its remotely practical. Buddy says if it looks visually fine after re-prepping, its no different than if it was new pipe. submitted by /u/Linenoise77 [link] [comments]”
“So I have just installed the supply lines for a new vanity. Local plumbing store didn't have pex to poly brass fittings so I went with sharkbites. Problem is the pipes are coming in at such an angle from under the house the pipe is cocked too much for my comfort in the shark bites. I just went to the big box store near by and they had pex-pb adapters but they were included with compression rings in the package. I want to replace the sharkbites with brass fittings but can you use the cinch cl”
It is PexA. What’s dangerous about using the tool made for it ?
“Can confirm, my bosses won't let me touch these lines and the won't let me re use the old lines on a new machine.”
“Yeah, and get rid of those three cheap ass good for nothing valves while he's at it.”
“I literally just scrolled from that post onto this one. Who's telling people they can use sharkbites for everything????”
“Honest, professional opinion here, no professional would install a sharkbite here. Not a great way to attach to pex, and they completely rely on an o ring to seal, which doesn't last that long usually”