Beginners Guide To SHARKBITE Fittings (Watch till end BEFORE Buying!) | GOT2LEARN

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There's a LOT of videos that talk about Sharkbite fittings on RU-vid, but not from A to Z and in this video, i'll cover everything you need to know from PRICE, to where you can USE these, to all the PROS and CONS.
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Start - 0:00
How a Sharkbite fitting works - 2:00
On which pipe can they be installed on - 4:22
How to properly install one - 5:12
How to remove one - 9:35
Pros and cons - 9:54
My opinion on them - 13:34
DISCLAIMER: Got2Learn is NOT responsible for any damage done to a property of which the plumbing wasn't done by a professional, I do not recommend doing your own plumbing if you are unsure about what you are doing, always hire a LICENSED contractor when doing any type of plumbing so you can be covered by insurances if something does happen, these videos are for entertainment purposes only!

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@jeffpiatt3879 5 месяцев назад

One of the best videos of all time! Not kidding! To all RU-vidrs out there- note these features: 1. No obnoxious music (or any music) in the background. 2. No obnoxious "flash screens", quick transitions, drop screen to black and light up again transitions, etc. This content is very comfortable to watch. 3. Clear, understandable speech- see item 1 above, as well. 4. Content is well organized and formatted.

@Got2Learn 5 месяцев назад

🤯🤯🤯

@455buick6 4 месяца назад

So you can't hear the music in the background, because it's there 😯

@jeffpiatt3879 4 месяца назад

I can't hear it, which means that it's "just right." 🙂@@455buick6

@karenrose2260 3 месяца назад

I agree. Clear and consider speaking!💖

@Got2Learn 3 месяца назад

@@karenrose2260 Thanks!!!

@michaellauinger7406 2 года назад

Installed sharkbites in my bathroom about 13 years ago, 1st plumbing thing I ever did, all with maybe just a brief read of the instructions, and of course some prayer, and they are still working great.

@georgemoomaw9437 Год назад

What an organized, methodical tutorial. Great job. Thank you. I am a 76 year old retired HVAC service tech / installer. It is time for me to install a water powered back up sump pump. The pump I purchased has a shark bite inlet connection. My plan was to pitch it and sweat all the needed connections for the pump and new water line. I then decided to check into these things. Although being retired and working on my own home means time is not my concern, lazy is a big factor. Once again THANK YOU!!

@Got2Learn Год назад

You are welcome! ☺

@user-fe3cq1uc1x 6 месяцев назад

Bewhere shark bites will leak after they freeze a couple times

@johngritjohngrit140 3 года назад

Installed my Sharks about 5 years ago for hot water tank. Did not know what I was doing and just stuck them on. They are still working great.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

👌🤘

@crisnmaryfam7344 3 года назад

you were probably shown to clean the ends of your pipe up somewhere along the line and make a clean cut. Thats really the only trick. Making sure its seated, and not going to kill itself upon install

@johngritjohngrit140 2 года назад

@@edgarvera654 Googled Va lp and I still do not know what it means?

@tonywheeler4468 2 года назад

So there worth the money???do you live in cold climate?

@johngritjohngrit140 2 года назад

@@tonywheeler4468 Georgia, USA

@sbdivemaster118 3 года назад

This video is excellent. Clear speaking, quality images, no wasted time. Never checked the time the whole video. Thanks!

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

🤗🤗🤗

@MoPoppins 2 года назад

You are SUCH an excellent educator, and I appreciate all the work you put into producing these videos. 👏 Your provide use examples for each case, purchasing & prepping all the materials, and you are SO THOROUGH! Thank you! 🙏

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌

@RCColorado 3 года назад

This just saved me a small fortune when working on my backflow system from my sprinklers. 100x easier for me to just cut the pipe, installed and thread in my ball valve, and then connect the pipe again with the Sharkbite. For $8 I just saved myself a $150 plumber visit - thank you!

@frankthetank1369 Год назад

I worked for a guy doing irrigation in Cape Cod Massachusetts he said you need a plumber to install a back flow. Im in Tampa Florida now i heard you don't need one.

@StoptheLie Год назад

A very informative clip. This guy knows what he's talking about. Most home owners screw up everything they try repairing.

@StoptheLie Год назад

In the 70's I was an apprentice pipefitter and my boss who was the owner, always told me he wasn't a plumber. Your approach to dealing with copper reminded of the Master Pipefitters I worked with - you discussed the most important elements of the trade. Keep up the great work!

@ZembaCraftworks 3 года назад

This is a great video. At first I thought "surely it doesn't need to be 15 minutes" but you really did a fantastic & thorough job covering everything you could possibly want to know about using one of these fittings. I always gotta drop a comment on videos with this much effort put in. Keep it up!

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Thank you sooooo much!!!

@fideauone3416 3 года назад

When I noticed that my plumber used these to fix a leak, and charged me $250 and took only 15-20 minutes I started looking for them. Since then I have fixed several more and replaced a lot of old copper pipe with Pex and saved thousands. The oldest ones are holding up for near 20 years now.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Niceeee, thanks for sharing!!

@armandhammer7642 3 года назад

I repaired a tee under my house I had the disconnect tool (I bought 2) but it was still difficult to remove the old fittings. I ended up opening the jaws on my channel locks bigger than the pipe and tapping it off.

@ysorrowy5233 3 года назад

@@armandhammer7642 por que no me sale agua en dos salidas

@drulessman2892 3 года назад

I went under a house that has copper very little room so I cut out the copper each run at a time and remade it with pex outside and squeezed under and pushed the connections . I could only imagine having to solder and the pex can handle hard freezes without burst. Had the whole house done in 4 half hours got paid 2200 bucks

@Sluggo67 3 года назад

And that’s the nice thing about Shark bites,the average guy can fix plumbing leaks himself and save lots of money.

@evana4622 2 года назад

I used a Sharkbite 90 and valve in my crawl space about a month ago. It worked in the heat of the (leak) moment without issue; especially for someone who previously had zero plumbing experience. After watching your thorough breakdown and deep dive, I'll still be looking to replace them with soldered copper items, as I have no comfortability issues with doing that. Thank you very much for the video.

@missiletm 2 года назад

They are great for quick fixes on our vacation home in the desert. The home has polybutylene pipe and shaekbite also makes fittings to adapt from that to copper/pvc/pex. I’ve replaced all the connections to the faucets using these with zero problems. Planning on tearing out the polybutylene and doing a pex repipe in the near future.

@splendorneko2788 4 года назад

That was a great video to watch-actually enjoyable. Professional, clean, concise, coherent, no filler, no bias, and your experienced opinion was saved for last and stated as your preference. This is how videos, especially trade videos, should be done. Thank you for a great video and all the work you put into it.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you so much!!

@user-hm5zb1qn6g 3 года назад

You said it. Not only are his videos good instruction for people who want to learn plumbing, they should be used as how-to videos for everybody else doing how-to videos on the internet.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

🤩🤩🤩

@jdaniels1313 2 года назад

Yes, terrific video, and everything you said, appreciated the opinion at the end only AFTER explaining the technology. I agree with his take, that copper sweat connections are proven to last essentially forever, while the push-to-connect doesn't yet have a track record that long.

@shaneallee7181 2 года назад

Thank. Thank everyone so so sorry I I love that I can keep my my head hurting

@atanacioluna292 3 года назад

What a terrific, clear, concise, and honest report and instructions. Thank you so much, I will start using these, since I did not trust them before, but did not know why. Excellent work.

@WalkRunChaCha Год назад

Explanation is super clear. Demonstration was well prepared with crossed section pictures that are exceptionally clear. A job well done and I appreciate your time and effort!

@Got2Learn Год назад

😇🙏

@markbaker980 6 месяцев назад

I have been using John Guest QuickFit connectors for 38 years now hot and cold water and heating, copper and pex pipes. Never had a single leak at a joint, including those that are over 30 years old. I preferred the original JG connectors because they are smaller and click straight away. The new ones have the locking nut, which a don’t really think is needed. The new ones do have the advantage of easy of disassembly, so you can replace to o rings if you need to. I have a box of used fittings; they will have been used again and again, often to put in temporary plumbing while repairs or remodelling is happening. Never thrown one away. They are certified for hidden/in-wall use in most of the world, and I have no hesitation using them in any location. I haven’t used Sharkbites, but it is the same company as JG. I guess the brass body is a comfort for some users who are suspicious of plumbing in plastic. Sharkbites are difficult to remove compared to Speedfit, which is why I have never used them, but I don’t doubt they make a good long lasting joint. My question is: why do compression fittings still exist?

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

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@Werber27 4 года назад

Got2Learn a little question ... are you a french guy ? Just to know ... and by the way your video are really nice !!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Yup ;)))) Thanks man!!!

@Werber27 4 года назад

Got2Learn good !! Je commenterai en français ! Merci ! Lâche pas !!

@gladlymadhatter831 4 года назад

Do you know where I can buy some extra stiffeners ?

@fatjellydonutglaze2230 4 года назад

I used them you're right you have to prep the pipe before you use them they will leak I learned that the hard way shark bites have lot of play in them you need to support the pipes good video

@lewishizer7039 4 года назад

One of the best instructional videos I've seen on the Tube. Everything clear, to the point, without getting sidelined, VERY clear pictures.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you so much Lewis!!!

@nfctinken 2 года назад

An absolutely fantastic, and detailed video, going through all the steps that are critical for planning & proper installation. I am running a single PEX cold line to my home brewery and watched this and feel much better now, know the proper way to install. Thank you so much!

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

You're very welcome!!!!

@yichang5912 Год назад

One of the most detailed, informative and straight to the point with great clear visuals on shark bites. Thanks for making this video!

@Got2Learn Год назад

YW!

@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys 4 года назад

Excellent tutorial and I saved it to my "How To" playlists. Your clear speech and good volume makes it easy to understand. Thanks for all your work on these showing the cut-a-ways and such. Already a subscriber.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Awesome, thank you so much!!!

@wintercoder6687 4 года назад

Eight years ago, heating went out for a couple vacation homes where I live. The house fitted with copper had destroyed connections throughout the hose. Serious water damage. The house fitted with Sharkbite fittings had some 'stretched' pex, but NO leaks... NO failed Sharkbite fittings. After seeing those results, when I remodeled my house, adding 1 1/2 bathrooms, a sauna and extra tubs in the basement, I used Sharkbite throughout. Extremely easy... and I took my time to make sure EVERY pipe was properly squared, properly cleaned before insertion. I may never sweat copper again.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Niceeee, thanks for your input :)

@fh3486 2 года назад

You are crazy sir. I would be going crazy checking for leaks when using that many Bites throughout the house

@SKelly-xi8lh 2 года назад

Good video. Very informative. The Pro/Con, and personal evaluation at the end summed it up perfectly. I also came away with two valuable tips; don't skimp-out on the tools or the prep work. If you do, don't blame the fitting afterward. Also, the real-time demo was impressive (it's hard to argue with a real time demo).

@richardberry9984 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for putting this video together. The presentation was clear, succinct and professional. I liked the fact that you highlighted the pro's and con's for a product that is not quite there in so far as absolute confidence is concerned - that these joints wont break down after a long period of time or where they are not easily accessible.

@michaelproctor4510 3 года назад

Love the cut-away and burr turbulence demo! No need for mystery on how these work. Knowing what's inside and showing some of the common ways they can fail helps make better decisions on where/when to use these over another product type, thanks for a great video.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Thank you very much Michael, I really appreciate it and I am glad I was able to clarify some stuff, have a great day!

@chetsobczyk4120 Год назад

Very educational. Glad you gave your opinion on lifetime function. No where else can you find this information. Thanks.

@frankthetank1369 Год назад

Great job i thought the same. A ounce of prevention is a pound of cure.

@emmamilam3744 4 года назад

Thank you, you answered my question. I was worried that it still would spin after I installed on the pipe and afraid of a leak at that point, but when you said that it could be repositioned and showed it , that relieved my concern.

@bacard1002 4 года назад

My spigot falls down because it spins. How do I prevent it from spinning?

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Fasten it with screws ;)

@demonweber666 3 года назад

@@bacard1002 If you're talking xbout a sillcock (like the valves used outside for garden hoses), they usually have 2 slots, or screw holes to mount them. If not, you can always use silicone caulk.

@copperheadharley 2 года назад

Great information. Thank you. Car drove into my concrete house foundation two weeks ago and needed to move my copper piping fast. Used the Sharkbite brass push fittings with Pex tubing. Not a single leak because of this awesome video. When I sweat copper back in, I think I am going to tie-in the runs with these due to some really tight areas. Fast and easy, but not cheap.

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

Wowww, nice to hear you were able to get that fixed in a snap, happy to help out 😇

@bebel25a Год назад

I want to sincerely thank you for this video. You inspired me to complete a task I have put off for more than 6 months. Given that I have zero experience with push to connect fittings and my project involved cutting our main water supply to the house I have tried to do all the preventive planning I could. I followed all of your tips and warnings very carefully and I am proud to say that the project is successfully completed. Keep up the great work and thank you once again for your video post.

@Got2Learn Год назад

🙏🙏🙏

@ut4321 4 года назад

This is an excellent video on Shark bite fittings. I love the cut away view of how the fittings work inside. Also very valuable to see the pipe preparation to ensure the fittings work correctly.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thanks man, very nice comment :)

@blackericdenice 4 года назад

I install two of these last weekend on my washer water cutoff valves. I can't believe how well they work. I will be uploading a video soon.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Awesome, nice channel btw ;)

@Love4raine 2 года назад

Thank you SO MUCH for this VERY informative video. I have been doing property maintenance for condos here in Florida for 28 years and I can honestly say I have never used these yet. I’ve heard of them tho. Well I now need to put a toilet in my mother in laws house and she has PEX so I was looking at valves and decided to try the shark bite on hers BEFORE I try them with one of my tenets 😆😉. I have SERIOUSLY learned EVERYTHING possible from your video on this fitting. I very much so appreciate your time and effort you put into this very educational video for all of us out here. Thank you from Florida, USA 🇺🇸

@MrJimmy-ox7fq 3 года назад

Excellent video.......very well done!......In the year 2000, I put a plastic push fitting on the copper hot water line from my water heater....it was (is) a big gray plastic piece and I know that I didn't put it on perfectly (not knowing what I was doing at that time).....on the cold water line I used a standard compression fitting (also not installed as well as it could be). Both are still installed and Neither has EVER leaked ("knock on wood") but I remember some "experts" telling me that the plastic push fitting would melt! So....after watching this video and based on my previous water heater experience, and also my own lack of solding skill (and no solding tools), I'll be using Shark Bite connectors for my next repair/install. Again, thank you so much for helping us all out.

@jesuslopez4113 4 года назад

I've doubted these fittings for years but your video was so descriptive I'm going to try them out!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

;)

@tomerickson3163 4 года назад

This has got to be the best video on Sharkbite fittings that I've seen yet! Thank you for a great presentation!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Wow, thank you!

@WilliamBurbul Год назад

Great video. I have been amazed at why they work. I have seen them after they have been installed. Due to a recent leak on an exterior laundry room. I saw one being installed and was very amazed at the installation and security of the repair. This video makes the operation of the fitting very clear. The video was very well done and did not bog down as some videos I have seen by opening package etc...

@perecarl12 3 года назад

This is absolutely one of the best instructional videos ever!

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Thank you so much!!

@rh5971 4 года назад

I have used a ton of these things from installing water fountains, to spigots, and many other applications. Fast, easy, but not cheap. Still worth it when you can't have open flame on a job. They work great!

@sandramargolis 2 года назад

Have you used them with HIGH water pressure with success ? thanks ! I’m looking to make sense of them !!

@kirkniese 4 года назад

That was amazingly helpful! I have a 200 year old house and have been patching leaking pipes with copper and solder for years....and I can't believe I'm just considering Sharkbite fittings now. Thank you very very much for your help. This was fantastic!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

My pleasuee Kirk, have a great day :)

@ervinlosha1333 2 года назад

200 years old home. I didn't know American houses can last that long

@g-dub4593 2 года назад

As an electrician who hates dealing with water and solder, I’ll go with these types of fittings any day of the week. However, I appreciate your content, I did learn something, and the info was concise and easy to understand. Great quality.

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

🤗🤗🤗

@Alamyst2011 2 года назад

Why would you even be doing plumbing? Hire a plumber, add 10% to his price and charge the buyer.

@g-dub4593 2 года назад

@@Alamyst2011 I mean in my DIY situations. I tried it once....never again!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Alamyst2011 2 года назад

@@g-dub4593 fair enough

@chriscrescioli9492 Год назад

I came across these when I made a hole in 1 inch irrigation pipe. The pipe was buried a foot deep, next to 3 other lines and the break was an inch from a 90 degree elbow. It would have taken a huge amount of labor to carefully dig up enough line to glue in the parts to fix this nightmare! I found an 18 inch long, one inch repair tube, used a jigsaw to cut the irrigation tube, wrapped a homemade jig and used a file to get a flat end and plugged the bendable repair hose right on. This bypassed the mess of other pipes and trying to cut the proper parts for a 90 degree replacement. I have left the pipes uncovered for a year now to make sure it wouldn’t leak. This is a great product! And definitely follow the proper install prep described in this video!

@frangiew9076 3 года назад

That was a great presentation ....I have heard of those plumping fittings by shark, but never knew much about him until now, you did an Outstanding job explaining it. Especially the cross-sectional view that was real impressive....Frankie-Massachusetts

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

😉😉😉

@roctreese5371 3 года назад

You, sir, have done a most excellent job at describing this. Your training techniques are incredible. Great job!

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Wowwww, thank you sooooo much Roc 😇😇😇🤘

@functionalvanconversion4284 Год назад

Very informative! I started my sloppy repairs of quest butylene pipe back in the day when these first came out, with mixed results most likely from the mistakes you discussed. I then went to Pex copper crimp rings and I just purchased the Pex A expansion tool this year as it seems like the best longevity.

@Maplenr Год назад

Huge thank you for putting this out. This gives me a lot more confidence to do some of this around the house plumbing stuff myself, almost all my pipes are in open areas so it seems to be a great place to use sharkbite

@Got2Learn Год назад

You can do it!

@Eastbaypisces Год назад

@@Got2Learn u can connect pvc to it right? Not cpvc but pvc

@chrisbraid2907 3 года назад

Great Video, used these type of fittings years ago on super yachts with no reliability problems, I loved the inter connectivity with different types of pipes of the same diameter also the ability to disassemble preserving the pipe ... Personally I like them in cavities with access. I agree in not burying them except in low pressure irrigation.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

You are most welcome, please share if you can, it helps the channel tremendously ✌✌

@samandjen1 4 года назад

I installed 1 inch sharkbite fittings on my water softener in 2006, they have had zero issues for the past 14 years

@notcharles 4 года назад

Not to pick on you, but this anecdote leaves more questions than answers. For instance 1. What is the source of your hard water? 2. What is your static water pressure 3. Which fittings were you using? 4. What piping were you connecting to on each side of the fitting(s) used? 5. Did you use brand new fittings? 5. Did you install them in an enclosed/hidden/inaccessible location? 6. Why did you chose the costly SB fittings over cheaper copper?

@edwardmulder3777 4 года назад

They are supposed to be good for at least 20 ? years ,so uve got 4 more years of safe useage. A home my parents owned about 15 years ago had similar fittings in the walls, they started leaking with mold growing, so ended up being costly fixes.

@iversonjcameron 4 года назад

Holy shit.....its been 14 years already since 06.......i thought that was last year😔😔😔

@broken1965 4 года назад

Same

@samandjen1 4 года назад

@@notcharles 1. Well water high in Iron 2. 60 3. None all new set up 4. All copper 5. Brand new 5 (you miss numbered). in corner of basement all in open area 6. more costly yes, but the time saved over sweating pipes and the sharkbites and can be adjusted after install or removed and reused.

@Wayne--O 2 года назад

Great demonstrations. Nice to have the grey tipped one's work in converting/repairing PB pipe or just converting to wirsbo. FIP & MIP adapters are handy as well. Having the pipe spin has helped with alignment countless times but if they had one that didn't spin it would be helpful in certain situations too. On to your evoPEX vid..

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

🤘🤘🤘

@PennellChannel 9 месяцев назад

We installed a new CPVC line in our crawl space. Everything was going great till we got to the shut off valve. The pressure kept breaking the joint right next to it. We tried multiple times and made sure we glued it well and let it set up. Still kept blowing the joint at the valve. On the 4th try we bought a shark bite valve and I was hooked ever since. Great product! Haven’t been disappointed yet. Highly recommend!!!

@sebanc22 3 года назад

great videos as always. One caution I have not seen though, is to avoid using them on tinned joints ( in reno work the old valve is quite often heated and removed, and a quick temporary cap is often a sharkbite fitting. Be cautious: the teeth do not grab well on the hardened tin surface (don't ask me how I know). Equal caution if you replace with a sharkbite valve

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Great point, thank you for adding this in Peter!!

@walterbrunswick 4 года назад

I love your attention to detail. I'm in HVAC and follow all the proper cleaning and preparations of copper tubing/piping. Sad to say I've seen many guys lack this attention to detail.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you very much, yes unfortunately, some amatures lack the prepping :(

@MrCoolmusclecar 5 месяцев назад

Great video. I love the pro/con approach and greatly appreciate the detailed explanation about the inner workings of the product. I thought I would share some real life feedback about a sharkbite installation. Around 11-12 years ago I had an underground steel pipe leak (inbound from the meter to the house), and it had already been repaired using a menagerie of fittings and different materials. I had to connect steel and use pex to make it work with the previous repair. The repair held up until now, and the reason for the failure was the deterioration of the brass ends holding the plastic sleeves and ultimately the gaskets. However, this makes sense as I was not aware that manufacturer required a silicone wrap around the entire fitting for in-ground installations. It was clear that the soil did its thing and deteriorated the smaller metal pieces over time. Knowing this I am actually re-installing another sharkbite coupling and wrapping it in silicone tape before putting dirt back over it. I really like the flexibility of using pex for a not quite straight installation between the city meter to the existing piping and being able to easily connect two different types of material. I have no hesitation putting a silicone wrapped sharkbite coupling underground into use.

@ADerpHerpDerp 2 года назад

Great video! I had no idea how important the pipe prep step was. Thank you for putting this video together! I feel a lot more confident going into this water heater install I’m about to do.

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

🤘🤘🤘

@joeweatlu5169 4 года назад

Thanks for this excellent video. There are other videos demonstrating and explaining how sharkbites work, but none as thorough as yours. I appreciate the impartial pros and cons and the cutaway views. Very convincing explanation of just how they can fail due to installation errors.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thanks you so much Joe, I really appreciate your comment, please share if you can :)))

@robpeters5204 4 года назад

That was a lot of great information that was on point. That tool used to remove the burrs from the copper pipe is actually called a deburring tool. I used them in the machine and tool and die shop. You make an awesome instructor!!! Very well explained. Well done!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you so much Rob, really appreciate your comment, have a great day!

@danielprunty9384 2 года назад

Thank you for this wonderful video. I have been soldering copper pipes for many years and decided to try these "Shark Bites". Your video gave me the knowledge that I needed and helped me to complete my project. People like you make this world a better place. All the best!! ~Dan~

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

Wonderful!!!

@Buckyboyincanada 3 месяца назад

I have installed an in line connection underground when a gardener broke the irrigation pipe. It was easy as pie and the special wrap kept it looking like new when I removed it 4 years later when we replaced the whole system. SharkBite has saved me a few times! I love that system.

@annayork7637 4 года назад

These things are awesome! I've put in several shower and faucet lines over the past 10 years and I can't solder so this is the way I go.... Has worked great every time... Even when I would not put together correctly the first time, it was easy to disconnect and fix!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Right on!

@carolsydney6905 3 года назад

This is the best video I've seen about shark bite connectors. I like how you detailed each piece in the cross section, it makes understanding all aspects just great. Thanks for a great video

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

You are most welcome, please share if you can, it helps the channel tremendously ✌✌

@AntonioGonzalez-ys7pw 2 года назад

@francostacy7675 Год назад

Great video. I didn’t even know these existed until I had a plumbing problem this week. I fixed it the old way of how I have done thousands of feet of plumbing before I was just at the hardware store and saw these fittings and had no idea what they were and come back and re-searches them I will be doing less of these jobs. I am only be repair work, but if I do, I will be using these thank you. Oh, one more thing I sure wish I had these 30 years ago.

@danielelble8767 Год назад

I was always in doubt about using the sharks connectors. But after watching this video on installing them and the pipes they can be used on, it's very helpful.

@joesellers5504 4 года назад

This is the very best video on the use of Sharkbite fittings I've found. It helped me avoid making mistakes (which I was about to make) while repairing my plumbing. Thanks SO much!!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Glad I could help!!!

@TSPhotoAtlanta 4 года назад

Yep clear layout. The pace seemed a bit slow, but thorough is good, so.... my intro to SB fittings. It took me years to master soldering, maybe 1/365 years. And after that day, maybe 2 cold joints out of thousands. Soldering is simple and fairly quick. The places it’s hard to get your torch into are where I would trust SB the least - esp walls

@kz65g9 4 года назад

Dude !!! it took me length of your video to understand them well enough. In regards to where to put them, I'm with you. Only in exposed situations. Thank you so much for investing your time to share the knowledge.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

I appreciate that, thanks for leaving a comment El!

@jondeeca Год назад

Man did you ever do a good job on this video. You covered all the bases and I now know what I need to do to get my plumbing job done. Thank you for your time and effort.

@pamelah848 Год назад

Thank you so much. It's really important to fully understand not only WHAT you are doing, but WHY and so many instructors don't take the time to ensure that happens.

@nerfthecows 11 месяцев назад

That’s pretty much par for the course with everything recently. I work as commercial electrician and I’ve ran into many electricians who say they are journeymen or even masters, and they pretty much all know neutral is split from ground in sub panels and bonded at main panel but they rarely actually understand why. I’m sure it’s annoying to those around me but I have to understand why I’m doing something before I’ll do it.

@stevensexton204 3 года назад

I hope Sharkbite is doing something for you because you did an amazing job on this.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

;)

@joekennedy1640 3 года назад

I loved this video, particularly the explanation of how they work and how the copper pipe needs to be cleaned first. I have a small job and I wouldn't have installed it properly without this video.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@aroncarvajal7080 2 года назад

I used a sharkbite 10 years ago in an outside faucet still working like a charm, used all sharkbites for a full bathroom about 5 years ago and still going strong. Real person write me back with any questions.

@markusbrandly9007 3 года назад

Your great Video lead to a successful repair, replacing one of the water heater feeds. I was highly suspicious on the "easy fix" but going step by step the way you instruct all the tasks it all went well and there is no leak... THANK YOU!!

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

🤘🤘🤘

@mythoughts1................1 4 года назад

this is an amazing video in its ability to completely discuss and review sharkbite fittings. thank you for this video!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you so much!!!

@LordPadriac 3 года назад

I had to use these when my wife and I bought a three family home and we had to gut the second and third floors because of their condition. Being a 110 year old, balloon framed house there were walls we just couldn't move. Unfortunately some of the walls had been put in in such a way that there was less than 1/2" of space between the place where I would have needed to put a torch for a solder connection and the 110 year old dry wood studs. Perhaps a professional plumber would have thought nothing of bringing a torch in anyway and perhaps he would have thought that because it wouldn't have been his house that burned down if he was wrong. At any rate I wasn't comfortable bringing a torch in there. I've now had sharkbites in the wall there and in the bathroom for 12 years without a single leak. And yes I know for a fact that they haven't leaked because I make annual inspections of anywhere there might be a leak. If you take the time to properly prepare the pipe by cutting it square, properly deburring the inside AND outside of the pipe and then insert it fully into the connector there's no reason you should have any problem.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Always good to hear real life feedback, thanks!!

@serpentinefire921 2 года назад

There are literally a hundred ways to solder in tight spaces.

@descapitao 3 месяца назад

You can use a fire blanket and then torch time.

@LMCorvinus Год назад

Seeing the inside of it cut in half like that is helpful, now I'm not questioning how they work anymore

@GilgaladvonVerge Год назад

Like the flawless honesty and complete coverage of this variant!

@spol1622 4 года назад

I have been using these at work for some years now. In my opinion this kind of quick connector is good for air, water or any other liquid or things like grease. They hold rather well except for higher pressure applications. Although, any solid connections are just stronger and will last longer in harsh industrial environments...

@digimaks 4 года назад

Technically you suppose to run PEX pipe without any unions until the fixture. So unlike copper you can bend pipe around in directions you need, avoiding need for corners and unions. In places where sharkbite connection is necessary, technically you can make a concealed hatch, like electric junction box . Easy!

@wendylacy7818 3 года назад

Does high pressure include a bathroom 3/4" cooper going up from a 3/4×1/2" shark bite el to a 2nd flr. 1/2" cop. Into a Diverter valve.

@benmughal 3 года назад

@@wendylacy7818 no. That is not a high pressure situation. High pressure for sharkbite would be a hydraulic line on a CAT9D.

@darkmagna9004 3 года назад

Hands down, the best, most informative video I've seen on SB fittings. Well done!

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Wow, thanks!

@johnserrano8683 3 года назад

Roger that!

@richards2735 2 года назад

A very professional video that covers everything imaginable with respect to using this type of fitting. HIGHLY recommended!

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

Glad you liked it!!!

@vinceharrison7422 2 года назад

You make exceptional videos. They are extremely informative yet fun to watch. I hope you are adequately remunerated as you deserve to be. Thank you!

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

I sure am, thank you sooooo much!!!

@jaydaniels8698 4 года назад

Been using for 15 years no problem FYI similar push on fittings have been used in ice and water dispensers even longer

@TM-eo3mk 4 года назад

thanks for this fantastic tutorial, you do a tres bon job explaining all aspects of this!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Merci beaucoup T M, I really appreciate it!

@user-hr5yj2fo1h Год назад

Simply excellent, answered all my questions and some I didn't even realize I had. Thank you!

@richardsipala346 2 года назад

Absolutely outstanding. What an education on shark fittings. I’m sold. The best part was the way the material was conveyed….. very elementary for all beginners. You now gave me the confidence to do my new bathroom plumbing.

@mattbaker1511 Год назад

Dude I would NOT bury these in the wall lol. Coming from an experienced contractor.

@philwood9760 4 года назад

I have had to replace sharkbite couplings that were used underground on a water service. The pipe would sink after several years and pull the sharkbite coupling in to, meaning break in half. I never had any problem with them inside. Use flo-control couplings if needed for outside.

@debravanorden6502 2 года назад

I'm ready to try thanks

@aran5946 2 года назад

These fittings are never meant to be used underground. They are solely used for easy to access areas like under sink connections.

@rupabegam7543 2 года назад

Hggu

@vanillarain711 4 года назад

Thank you so much for making yet another incredible video!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

You are so welcome!!!!

@odiemarilla6096 2 года назад

this tutorial and info will never get old it will be relevant for a long time. I have learned alot today in this short time than I would have to sit in a class room full of experts. lol. thanks man for the knowledge you have past on to me and I will for sure pass it on the new generation to come and to who ever want or need an advise. I'm a handy man jack of all trade as they call it but never too old to learn, can teach old dog new tricks. thanks you and peace.

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@johnhorner5711 2 года назад

One more minor con in some situations: The fitting is much more bulky than the comparable copper solder fitting or a PEX crimp. Most of the time this isn't an issue, but I have run into a few situations where I don't have the room for the extra outer size of the Sharkbite.

@ValTek_Armory 5 месяцев назад

This is true. At least it doesn't matter much for things like faucet cutoff valves since they are a bit bulky to begin with. I just had to replace a 50 year old valve and the sharkbite came in clutch for a quick repair.

@harpoon9996 4 года назад

That is about the most thorough DIY video I think I have ever seen. Very impressive!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Wow, you made my day :)

@djchemical 4 года назад

@@Got2Learn appreciate you cutting one open. I do tons of repairs with these. A local guy at the hardware store told me to remove the internal pipe stiffener for copper repairs. I disagreed, but still wonder why he would think that? If only to help increase water flow. I can't find anything online referring to removing that piece out for copper pipe. What's your opinion on it?

@jon-kl9mk 4 года назад

Harpoon999 Ditto!!

@Kainosktisis 3 года назад

I also have used these in hundreds and Hundreds of situations, the only problems I've ever had was when I had a bad piece of pipe that wasn't visible or I couldn't get it installed deep enough, once I figured out that a little plumbing grease solves a lot of problems and If you have to remove and reinstall them a time on two no worries! I've installed them in closed wall, underground and just about anywhere you can think and have never had a failure when it was installed correctly, great video, keep it coming!

@donaldy6able 2 года назад

This s video is by far the best one I have seen. Covers everything needed to know in a way that is professional and no stupid BS. Very good job. I now have all my questions answered.

@Got2Learn 2 года назад

👌👌🪴

@richarddow69 2 месяца назад

Fantastic DIY video! I am an old head solder guy who soldered on the job for 30+ years. Now I am going to give a shark bite valve fitting on a running water pipe a try. Liked, subscribed, and shared.

@Got2Learn 2 месяца назад

Thank you 😇

@Got2Learn 2 месяца назад

Don't forget to share :)

@kevinmichaelx4894 4 года назад

Very good explanation on how they work. I, like you, have never used one in a closed wall.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thanks!!

@ru2hi2cme 3 года назад

I love them and have never had a problem with them if there not pushed on all the way they will leak but if correctly installed no problems at all..

@telocho 3 года назад

Exactly. Why put reusable joints in a closed wall anyway.

@juliosoto2711 2 года назад

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@donalso 4 года назад

So nice to see the shark bite fitting debate addressed so fully. I applaud and thank you sir. To add to the pro side I think that when these fittings are used with pex the number of fittings can be greatly reduced. Perhaps, if thought out; to a point where junctions are accessible. Great video though.

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you very much Don!

@bobgins1497 Год назад

I'll add my thanks for the clear explanation and especially taking the time to do the cutaways to show how these work. Put my first one on this morning, no leaks and easy installation.

@Got2Learn Год назад

🙏

@Kevin-or8dl 8 месяцев назад

Very informative, love that you cut the fitting in half so you can see how they actually work!!!! Thank you

@mattsmith9348 4 года назад

Had to replace my water heater on Christmas Eve. Slew of family coming the next day. There is no way I could have finished the job in the time available without these fittings. I am definitely a fan.

@manuelhoskins557 3 года назад

Excellent explanation. I especially like the fact that you showed how these fittings work (and the cutaways are a great help.) Now I know specifically what conditions of the cut end could lead to a leaky connection. Lots of valuable info. Also appreciated the quality video, closeups, good sound, etc. Well done! Thanks.

@Got2Learn 3 года назад

Thank you soooo much Manuel! 😇😇😇

@faysalkus1083 Год назад

14 years ago my brother in law used a saddle fitting to connect water to my fridge. Now I have purchased a new fridge and I found that there is no shut off to the fridge. I researched and found you video on using shark bite fittings. Seems the best solution for my need.

@dschmitt Год назад

Thank you for an incredibly well-done video. It was clear, concise and very professionally done. You gave me all the info I needed to easily replace three valves. Thanks!

@Got2Learn Год назад

You're very welcome!!!

@thomask4836 4 года назад

That was an excellent video that took away a lot of mystery. I got the Watts version of these at Menards and plan on using them in a basement this year! Your video really helped me to understand more. As with your other videos, Thank You Sir!

@Got2Learn 4 года назад

Thank you very much for leaving a comment, I am glad I could clarify some stuff for you :)