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SharkBite Push-to-Connect Fittings

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What happens here

SharkBite push-to-connect fittings offer a quick and tool-free solution for joining different pipe types, such as PEX and copper. To use a SharkBite fitting, first clean the end of the copper pipe with a wire brush to remove any oxidation or debris. Use a depth gauge (or the fitting itself, if it has one built-in) to mark the correct insertion depth on both pipes. Then, simply push the PEX pipe and the cleaned copper pipe firmly into opposite ends of the SharkBite fitting until they reach the marked depth. This creates a secure and leak-proof connection without crimping or soldering.

Goal: Connect PEX and copper pipes without specialized tools.

Tools and materials

  • Copper Pipe — One of the pipes being connected
  • Depth Gauge — Marking the correct insertion depth on the pipes
  • PEX Pipe — The other pipe being connected
  • Pipe Brush/Cleaner — Cleaning the copper pipe end
  • SharkBite Fitting — Connecting PEX and copper pipes with a push-to-connect mechanism

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anywhere. Slide on your crimp ring, insert your fitting, and squeeze it with your crimp tool, and then check it with your gauge. But, what if you don't have a crimp tool? Or, what if you need to connect PEX to copper? That's where a SharkBite comes in. Clean your copper, mark your depth, and then just push to connect. No crimping and no soldering. But, these can get really expensive when you're doing a lot of plumbing. That's where soldering comes in. Clean your pipe and your fitting. Apply your flux,

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