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Cap Off Broken CPVC Pipes with Push-to-Connect Fittings

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What happens here

After identifying the broken CPVC pipes, push-to-connect fittings, referred to as 'SharkBite variants,' are used to cap off the damaged sections. These fittings are highlighted for their ease and speed of installation, as they do not require glue or soldering, making them ideal for quick repairs, especially when time is a critical factor and traditional CPVC cement drying time is not feasible. The video explicitly states that there wasn't time for glue to dry, further justifying the use of these quick-connect fittings.

Goal: Temporarily seal off broken CPVC pipes to stop leaks.

Tools and materials

  • CPVC Pipe — The existing pipes that are being capped
  • Oatey FlowGuard Gold CPVC Cement Oatey — Traditional bonding of CPVC pipes (not used here due to time constraints)
  • SharkBite Variant Fittings SharkBite — Capping off the broken CPVC pipes

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My buddy shook his head and disbelief because he had just put in the kitchen cabinets. We used a shark bite variant to cap off this CPVC pipe. Kind of spendy at six something a piece, but they are fast and easy to use. We did not have time for glue to dry and breaks were everywhere in this pipe. We discovered this cool excess shelf next to the toilet. Well, it housed some very

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