I can't thank you enough! I've spent an amazing amount of time under my kitchen sink (three days) and I finally got this to work. Several trips to the hardware store later, I purchased two Sharkbite valves and after watching you, I installed them in a snap. Not bad for a 73 yr. old grandma!
Thank you for making this video. I am a widow and money forces me to learn to do many things for myself. You have helped me here on my plumbing issue today.
Thank you for show us how to use that kind of fittings. Here in Mexico I supose they are new, a new method to a fast fixing, so when I saw your video I cleaned out some doubts. Greetings from Mexico.
@@phillyflash43I just bought a sharkbite fitting that doesn't have those plastic pieces in it, and the guy at the hardware store says it doesn't need them, is that true? Because I was thinking they need them
The shark bite is designed to do this. And if you have a small broken area, like an inch or two is damaged, there are connectors that are a few inches long for repairing damaged pipes. You just need a clean cut on both ends and this should work great.
Even though it is not neccesary, it helps the "O" rings slide onto the pipe. Since the "O" rings are what makes the seal happen, I don't want any scraping of the ring when installing. Thanks for watching and don't forget to stop by our website for many more helpful videos. www.greatwhiteninja.com
Do you remove the "sleeve" when using copper pipe with the above shark-bites??? Someone else said with copper that the inner white sleeve has to be removed.
Ok, so the older Shark Bite fitting, the sleeve came in the bag and if you wanted to put it in you just did. It wasn't necessary for copper, just for pex. But the newer ones come with it already inserted inside. You do not have to yank it out if you are using copper. Don't worry about it and just slide it on your pipe, whether it is copper of pex. Thanks for watching and don't forget to stop by our website for many more helpful videos. www.greatwhiteninja.com
@@AroundTheHome1 BTW, I watched a few of these videos & it is suggested NOT to use shark-bites connectors inside walls. Since shark-bites are a relatively new product there are some concerns. There is a rubber O-ring inside these connectors that may dry out from chlorine (in some waters) causing leaks. I suggest buying some "Jack's" lubricant which is used for swimming pool O-rings. Do NOT use a petrol based lubricant (Vaseline, etc.) on rubber. "Vaseline or other petroleum products should never be used on rubber or neoprene objects. It can deteriorate the rubber or neoprene very rapidly. The correct lube to use is a silicone based lubricant, which comes with or without Teflon. This is available in spa or pool stores." "Jack's Formula 327 Multilube, SP0327 by Hayward. Pool & Spa lubricant for o-rings and threads on pool equipment." I would presume, if one's water contains chlorine one would use Jack's....if needed in these shark-bites. ????????????????????
Katrina, there was no reason to look further then our video. I talk about the "O" ring in several places starting right at the begining of the video at 0:35. I talk about the silicone grease and use it at 1:40. And I mention about not using shark bite fittings inside walls or other un-accessible areas at 7:11. Here is an Amazon link for the same silicone grease that I use. www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Silicone-Grease-1-Pack-88693/dp/B000DZFUPC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=14WGWSQTLXCED&keywords=danco+silicone+grease&qid=1573761966&sprefix=danco+sili,aps,189&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFaMTNJMzc4QjZWTDImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwMDQ4MjQyV09OSENKSUFVUE1NJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxOTYwOTMzU0pGU0c2NlpQSkMzJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=ccb9a2a527b0855ed54582a5a6e2b4e8&language=en_US If you are putting together copper pipe inside a wall I prefer to use compression fittings. Do you have any other questions?
I can't thank you enough! I've spent an amazing amount of time under my kitchen sink (three days) and I finally got this to work. Several trips to the hardware store later, I purchased two Sharkbite valves and after watching you, I installed them in a snap. Not bad for a 73 yr. old grandma!
Fantastic!
We couldn’t be happier or prouder Grandma!
Thank you for making this video. I am a widow and money forces me to learn to do many things for myself. You have helped me here on my plumbing issue today.
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Thanks , very helpful clear, to the point , no fluff
Glad it helped!
This helped me ! Also loved the LOTR reference
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Thank you sooooo much! This was the best video I've seen so far.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for show us how to use that kind of fittings. Here in Mexico I supose they are new, a new method to a fast fixing, so when I saw your video I cleaned out some doubts. Greetings from Mexico.
Thanks for watching in Mexico and don't forget to stop by our website for many more helpful videos. www.greatwhiteninja.com
Question - If the CPVC piping is labeled 1/2" would I use 1/2" PEX OR 3/8" PEX? Thanks - Great Vid
1/2" CPVC / 1/2" Copper / 1/2" PEX all have the same outside diameter. Same goes for 3/8", 3/4", and 1" respectively.
Good job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Isn't there a plastic stiffener that you have to place inside the fitting before pushing in the pex pipe?
Sharkbite fittings are sold with the white plastic inserts already inside each end.
@@phillyflash43I just bought a sharkbite fitting that doesn't have those plastic pieces in it, and the guy at the hardware store says it doesn't need them, is that true? Because I was thinking they need them
emery cloth is not just sandpaper on a roll. Heading that.
What size pipes were you connecting ? 1/2 " PVC to 3/4 pex?
In this video it was 1/2" PEX to 1/2" CPVC
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I have a broken pipe in the garage outside wall , how or can I join the two pieces together with shark bite ?
What kind of pipe?
@@AroundTheHome1 cpvc
The shark bite is designed to do this. And if you have a small broken area, like an inch or two is damaged, there are connectors that are a few inches long for repairing damaged pipes. You just need a clean cut on both ends and this should work great.
Gatorbites were discontinued years ago.
Why the grease?
Even though it is not neccesary, it helps the "O" rings slide onto the pipe. Since the "O" rings are what makes the seal happen, I don't want any scraping of the ring when installing. Thanks for watching and don't forget to stop by our website for many more helpful videos. www.greatwhiteninja.com
I dug up a tee that was ate up.
Do you remove the "sleeve" when using copper pipe with the above shark-bites??? Someone else said with copper that the inner white sleeve has to be removed.
Ok, so the older Shark Bite fitting, the sleeve came in the bag and if you wanted to put it in you just did. It wasn't necessary for copper, just for pex. But the newer ones come with it already inserted inside. You do not have to yank it out if you are using copper. Don't worry about it and just slide it on your pipe, whether it is copper of pex. Thanks for watching and don't forget to stop by our website for many more helpful videos. www.greatwhiteninja.com
@@AroundTheHome1 Thanks...I already have most of my shark bites connected...would hate to take them apart.
No problem, and good luck with your project.
@@AroundTheHome1 BTW, I watched a few of these videos & it is suggested NOT to use shark-bites connectors inside walls. Since shark-bites are a relatively new product there are some concerns. There is a rubber O-ring inside these connectors that may dry out from chlorine (in some waters) causing leaks. I suggest buying some "Jack's" lubricant which is used for swimming pool O-rings. Do NOT use a petrol based lubricant (Vaseline, etc.) on rubber. "Vaseline or other petroleum products should never be used on rubber or neoprene objects. It can deteriorate the rubber or neoprene very rapidly. The correct lube to use is a silicone based lubricant, which comes with or without Teflon. This is available in spa or pool stores." "Jack's Formula 327 Multilube, SP0327 by Hayward. Pool & Spa lubricant for o-rings and threads on pool equipment." I would presume, if one's water contains chlorine one would use Jack's....if needed in these shark-bites. ????????????????????
Katrina, there was no reason to look further then our video. I talk about the "O" ring in several places starting right at the begining of the video at 0:35. I talk about the silicone grease and use it at 1:40. And I mention about not using shark bite fittings inside walls or other un-accessible areas at 7:11. Here is an Amazon link for the same silicone grease that I use. www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Silicone-Grease-1-Pack-88693/dp/B000DZFUPC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=14WGWSQTLXCED&keywords=danco+silicone+grease&qid=1573761966&sprefix=danco+sili,aps,189&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFaMTNJMzc4QjZWTDImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwMDQ4MjQyV09OSENKSUFVUE1NJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxOTYwOTMzU0pGU0c2NlpQSkMzJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==&linkCode=ll1&tag=greatwhitenin-20&linkId=ccb9a2a527b0855ed54582a5a6e2b4e8&language=en_US
If you are putting together copper pipe inside a wall I prefer to use compression fittings. Do you have any other questions?