Amazon has SharkBite 1/2"x3/8" Compression Angle Stop Brass Plumbing Valve (23036-0000LF) on sale for $9.49. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.
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SharkBite 1/2 x 3/8 Inch Compression Angle Stop Valve, Quarter Turn, Push to Connect Brass Plumbing Fitting, PEX Pipe, Copper, CPVC, PE-RT, HDPE, 23036-0000LF
Manufacturer:
Cash Acme
Model Number:
23036-0000LF
Product SKU:
B004XM5GE6
UPC:
7131405261031
ASIN:
B004XM5GE6
Brand:
SharkBite
Item Dimensions LxWxH:
6 x 4 x 6 inches
Item Weight:
0.05 Pounds
Item model number:
23036-0000LF
Manufacturer:
Cash Acme
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Not a bad idea to have one of these on hand if you have a toilet shut-off valve you haven't touched in awhile. Old shut-offs tend to leak the second you touch them.
While certainly many exceptions exist most standard residential household plumbing to areas like kitchen sink cabinets, bathroom sink cabinets, toilets, etc is through 1/2" feed lines, be it copper, PEX, etc. from there it typically is reduced to a 3/8" male fitting where you'd connect your 3/8" supply line directly to the fixture. So assuming the pipe below your old shut-off is 1/2" you'd cut that cleanly off (after isolating off course, even if it means shutting the main water supply and opening a faucet below stream to drain residual water), clean the outside of the pipe and debur the inside, set the 1/2" side to proper depth over the 1/2" pipe, close the valve, test the connection by turning the water back on and pressurizing the line, then hook the female 3/8" of your supply line running to the fixture to the 3/8" outlet of this adapter.
Typically if your plumbing source comes out of the wall and your fixture is above that point you use this right angle adapters. If your plumbing comes out of the floor and your fixture is above you'd use a straight connector shut off.
Also it helps to remove the faucet head/aerator anytime you shut water off and turn it back on otherwise they can potentially get clogged by debris.
Edit: Also to save yourself some aggravation you can typically fix a leaking gate valve by tightening the packing nut as they can work themselves loose. this is the nut behind the handle. Usually just an 1/8 of a turn will stop a slow drip but if it doesn't tighten with light force don't overdue it as you can break the valve if you go crazy
Not a bad idea to have one of these on hand if you have a toilet shut-off valve you haven't touched in awhile. Old shut-offs tend to leak the second you touch them.
Sis just that. Had to hammer in it because my old pipe had a sleeve on it making it too tight to push the Shark bite in but it works perfectly. Again, I'd not install these inside walls, but for any visible piping works like a dream.
IMO, the push to connect is fine but I usually don't have issues with threaded/compression either. The big thing is replacing gate valves with 1/4 turn ball valves; it's the gate valve that sucks in almost all cases, not the connection to source.
It's kinda nuts to me, looking at HD website, that the ball valve version of a normal shut-off (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Brass.../202047059) is actually .20 cheaper than the gate valve version (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Brass.../202047058). I always scoffed at the idea of saving $20 on an entire house using crap gate valves that are definitely going to fail and leak; and it now seems like you'd actually pay more for that awesomeness.
My go-to for most plumbing, when I'm buying online for a project, is SupplyHouse.com. They charge shipping (*gasp*) so for one-off connections they're not usually economical, but if you're getting a handful it's usually worth it.
GBAStar did a great job explaining the case uses for it, so won't reiterate what was said. For me I have the old multi angle valves that spin several times, and through decades of use the rubber washers wore out (that are located behind the packing nut) and some of my stop valves won't even fully shut off the water anymore or very slight drips on occasion when turning the knob, not to mention the black residue from the degraded rubber. I thought about replacing with the quarter angle valve like this one but that would require desoldering the current valve which is beyond my skillset. What I ended up doing was replacing the rubber washers or you can buy the kit like the one below. Keep in mind there are two of them, the flat washer and the little nubby rubber piece that goes at the end of the stem. I replaced all the rubber washers on several of my bathroom faucets, which took roughly about 15-30 minutes per. Fairly easy to change once you done one. Requires shutting water main of course, but the job will be a lot easier than my other options. Make sure to keep a bucket underneath and a towel handy!
Stem replacement kit, I would prefer using brass replacement instead of plastic but the brass options at Home Repot didn't seem to fit for reviewers) https://www.homedepot.com/p/Brass.../204845385
Sharkbites are convenient to put on but can be a pain to remove (even with various types of clip tools) if surrounding clearance is limited or nonexistent. Recently replaced the Sharkbite pressure regulator valve without too much issue and I have another installed for my fridge water line.
For my 1/4 turn toilet valves, I replaced those with the standard compression as my own personal preference. I bought a sleeve puller for those so it's quite easy to remove/replace.
This info here is worth a thousand dollars. The last time I asked a plumber to replace all the old valves in the house to the quarter turn ones and it cost me more than $1000. I totally forgot that years ago I had replaced a freeze damaged outdoor spigot myself with sharkbite. I could have replaced all my valves with shark bites and saved that $1000. But I was so sick of wrestling with wrenches in tight spaces I simply forgot I could just cut it off and use sharkbite. Next house I'll remember! I'm so scared of plumbing I prefer sharkbite to compression fittings. I never feel confident that I know what I'm doing with compression fittings. Sharkbite I just push in and that's it! That spigot has been leak free for over 5 years.
I'm going to get the pipe diameter wrong. The previous owner of my house had 5/8 Copper sleeved over the existing 1/4" copper and sweated on gate valves.
I sweat off most of them so far but I have one more gate valve to kill off.
Replaced with 1/4 turn sharkbite since I couldn't get other brands at the time. All the fittings are outside the wall, so easy to monitor and no issues.
There is no rule or code requirement to the effect.
A rule is not a code or regulation. I should have said the consensus among handymen and DIY'ers and some in the plumbing profession. It's ok to use push to fit connections but only use them in places where you can see the push to fit fitting. It's important to be able to see the fitting should a leak occur.
I do the same. The regular compression right angle valves are almost $10/pc but if you buy 20 of them ( 1 box) they're only $5/pc.
Great price of you have a big project, want a few for back up, or are sharing with friends!
Could I ask where you found them for $5 a piece for 20? That's a great deal! Thx in advance.
A rule is not a code or regulation. I should have said the consensus among handymen and DIY'ers and some in the plumbing profession. It's ok to use push to fit connections but only use them in places where you can see the push to fit fitting. It's important to be able to see the fitting should a leak occur.
Functionally, there is no difference between this, a soldered, glued, compression, pro press connection - which all regularly get burried behind walls. Im not arguing with you, more so the perception of your statement amongst people.
Shark bite is the 1st push to fit connections sold in the US. Push to fit connections have been around since the 70's. They just showed up late to the states. I have a shark bite coupler on some copper. I have brasscraft push to fit for my hot water shutoff valve. I have a Tectite ball valve coupler push to fit for my outdoor water hose supply line.
The only rule is that you need to be able to see the fitting to use it. Nothing behind drywall when it comes to push to fit connections.
This is not a deal considering the other brands I listed are available for the same or less at Home Depot. If you want Shark bite, go for it. It's the first push to fit brand in America. Somehow that commands a price premium.
I use compression fittings as well but they can be a pain if you do not have the right tools. I have the right tools and they are still a pain to get to seal correctly.
Make sure you get the shark bite removal tool if you are going to be buying push to fit fittings. Shark bite does not include the little plastic horse shoe with their products. Other brands do include the removal tool.
John Guest was the 1st push to fit sold in the US. They have only been around since 1987 for plumbing. They made fittings for air since 1974.
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Typically if your plumbing source comes out of the wall and your fixture is above that point you use this right angle adapters. If your plumbing comes out of the floor and your fixture is above you'd use a straight connector shut off.
Also it helps to remove the faucet head/aerator anytime you shut water off and turn it back on otherwise they can potentially get clogged by debris.
Edit: Also to save yourself some aggravation you can typically fix a leaking gate valve by tightening the packing nut as they can work themselves loose. this is the nut behind the handle. Usually just an 1/8 of a turn will stop a slow drip but if it doesn't tighten with light force don't overdue it as you can break the valve if you go crazy
https://www.homedepot.c
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It's kinda nuts to me, looking at HD website, that the ball valve version of a normal shut-off (https://www.homedepot.c
https://www.supplyhouse
Bluefin version of this connector is a bit over $8, for example.
I use them all the time for HVAC parts and supplies.
Bath/kitchen faucet supply?
Laundry supply?
Toilet supply?
Are they usually all the same size?
Stem replacement kit, I would prefer using brass replacement instead of plastic but the brass options at Home Repot didn't seem to fit for reviewers)
https://www.homedepot.c
Rubber washer (the flat one only, couldn't find just the nub piece for the stem):
https://www.homedepot.c
For my 1/4 turn toilet valves, I replaced those with the standard compression as my own personal preference. I bought a sleeve puller for those so it's quite easy to remove/replace.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpgCqpK
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I sweat off most of them so far but I have one more gate valve to kill off.
Replaced with 1/4 turn sharkbite since I couldn't get other brands at the time. All the fittings are outside the wall, so easy to monitor and no issues.
The only rule is that you need to be able to see the fitting to use it. Nothing behind drywall when it comes to push to fit connections.
Great price of you have a big project, want a few for back up, or are sharing with friends!
Could I ask where you found them for $5 a piece for 20? That's a great deal! Thx in advance.
The only rule is that you need to be able to see the fitting to use it. Nothing behind drywall when it comes to push to fit connections.
This is not a deal considering the other brands I listed are available for the same or less at Home Depot. If you want Shark bite, go for it. It's the first push to fit brand in America. Somehow that commands a price premium.
I use compression fittings as well but they can be a pain if you do not have the right tools. I have the right tools and they are still a pain to get to seal correctly.
Make sure you get the shark bite removal tool if you are going to be buying push to fit fittings. Shark bite does not include the little plastic horse shoe with their products. Other brands do include the removal tool.
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