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1/2" SharkBite Brass Push-To-Connect Ball Valve Pipe Connector

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Amazon has 1/2" SharkBite Brass Push-To-Connect Ball Valve Pipe Connector (22222-0000LFA) on sale for $13.77. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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About this product:
  • SharkBite push-to-connect brass ball valve pipe connectors are perfect for making easy connections between two pieces of PEX, copper, CPVC, PE-RT, and SDR-9 HDPE pipe in any combination
  • Quick and easy installation, with no tools, crimping, glue, or soldering required; can be installed in wet lines; remove using a disconnect clip or disconnect tongs
  • Shutoff valves are made of high-quality forged DZR brass with reinforced stainless steel that is lead-free; all SharkBite pipe fittings meet the same standards for commercial and residential plumbing applications
  • Water valve coupling is rated to 200 degrees F and 250 PSI

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    • This offer is priced slightly more than our very popular front page deal from May 2024 which earned 58 thumbs up when this connector sold for $13.13 at the time.
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 4790 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Amazon has 1/2" SharkBite Brass Push-To-Connect Ball Valve Pipe Connector (22222-0000LFA) on sale for $13.77. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter StrifeZero for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • SharkBite push-to-connect brass ball valve pipe connectors are perfect for making easy connections between two pieces of PEX, copper, CPVC, PE-RT, and SDR-9 HDPE pipe in any combination
  • Quick and easy installation, with no tools, crimping, glue, or soldering required; can be installed in wet lines; remove using a disconnect clip or disconnect tongs
  • Shutoff valves are made of high-quality forged DZR brass with reinforced stainless steel that is lead-free; all SharkBite pipe fittings meet the same standards for commercial and residential plumbing applications
  • Water valve coupling is rated to 200 degrees F and 250 PSI

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is priced slightly more than our very popular front page deal from May 2024 which earned 58 thumbs up when this connector sold for $13.13 at the time.
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 4790 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Model: SharkBite 1/2 Inch Ball Valve, Push to Connect Brass Plumbing Fitting, Water Shut Off, PEX Pipe, Copper, CPVC, PE-RT, HDPE, 22222-0000LFA

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Medic311
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I've never had a sharkbite fail
I've seen sharkbite installations fail due to idiots not following instructions
I've also seen even more solder installations fail due to idiots not following proper procedure
And I've still seen pro-press installations fail due to idiots being lazy

For the "pro plumbers" who kick and scream that homeowners can do their job for a fraction of the cost and without any of their labor using sharkbites, and who cite things like rubber o-rings on these things failing and this and that, just know that it's complete bullshit. The O-rings are EPDM and resistant to chlorine. The O-rings in these things will outlast the rubber gaskets in all of your fixture compression fittings under your sink and behind your washing machine. And then "pro plumbers" will say sharkbites will blow off if your house pressure gets too high and they claim they've seen it happen. No they haven't. Sharkbites are rated to 250 psi. Before this sharkbite ever gets blown off due to pressure, your toilet plastic fill valve will blow a leak, along with the fill valves on your appliances like dishwashers, washing machines, etc.

The biggest failure point with sharkbites, is not properly prepping the copper pipe. You need to remove all of the crud off of it and clean it off, along with deburr the inside and outside edges. People will slide these things onto copper with soldier on it, crud, and sharp edges. Not only will the rubber o-ring not make a good seal, you can actually cut the o-ring with a sharp edge.

2nd biggest failure, is when these are used over and over and over again for emergency repairs. This is mainly done by plumbers and handy guys doing temporary repairs with shut off valves and end caps. Over time, the repeated installation and removal, over and over and over again, over years, will damage the O-ring. It's not designed for that purpose. Hence, why it fails. Then the plumber bitches. Go figure.
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Bullshit.
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Prof plumbers are bums

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RyanMPLSJun 16, 2024 11:34 PM
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A little annoying that a person cannot pick a red/blue. With pex doesn't matter but copper ya. Not a deal breaker by any means - wrap a colored strip on it make apparent but choice would be nice! I only need for hose so unsoftened back side of house and doesn't matter! but I see red and thing hot side.
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Quote from RyanMPLS :
A little annoying that a person cannot pick a red/blue. With pex doesn't matter but copper ya. Not a deal breaker by any means - wrap a colored strip on it make apparent but choice would be nice! I only need for hose so unsoftened back side of house and doesn't matter! but I see red and thing hot side.
Get red and blue for $19

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Quote from RyanMPLS :
A little annoying that a person cannot pick a red/blue. With pex doesn't matter but copper ya. Not a deal breaker by any means - wrap a colored strip on it make apparent but choice would be nice! I only need for hose so unsoftened back side of house and doesn't matter! but I see red and thing hot side.
I own two of these. The handle is orange
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King0fSpadesJun 17, 2024 03:24 AM
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The professional plumber will never use them, just for temporary use!!!!
Prof plumbers are bums
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The professional plumber will never use them, just for temporary use!!!!
Bullshit.

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Pro plumbers argue against it because they want to customers to pay more. In reality, it works 90% of the cases. If you check, the pro plumbers also suggested using the viega pro press, which is similar in that it uses a rubber "O" ring. Also, it would be harder to charge customers higher price if they can do it with shakebite or push fittings.

Shakebite has been tested and approved, if you use it as directed, you will be fine. I have used it in projects for 10 yrs and on rental repairs, there is no problem.

Typically, city water pressure is less than 150 PSI. In fact, most of them is less than 100 psi. These fitting can support around 1200 psi on average on a 1/2" copper pipe . So, I would classify that it works.

Unless you are arguing the products need to last over 50 yrs, then only good copper soldering will meet the requirements. I mean .. I have seem pro plumbers kind of messed in copper soldering too... It leaks after 10 yrs...

If the term "temporary" is 10 to 15 yrs, I think we have to clarify that.
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DeconWillJun 17, 2024 04:00 AM
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13.77, not 13.80. Anyway, it's still cool.
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Quote from King0fSpades :
Prof plumbers are bums
But very rich bums.
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CleverCrayon981Jun 17, 2024 04:21 AM
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Only use these if you plan to replace them in the next 20-50 years. Joking aside there is a little concern if the valves are used regularly that they will leak earlier than you'd hope.. I use these when I want to turn the main back on before I finish the project though and they're great for that. If it was a valve I'd be messing with regularly I'd go with something else

Edit: to be clear I'm not worried about the valve, but Rather the fitting surviving a lot of jostling.
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I think every homeowner should have this and the other sized piped shut off ball valve for emergencies…this and that orange shark bite marking/depth tool
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I've never had a sharkbite fail
I've seen sharkbite installations fail due to idiots not following instructions
I've also seen even more solder installations fail due to idiots not following proper procedure
And I've still seen pro-press installations fail due to idiots being lazy

For the "pro plumbers" who kick and scream that homeowners can do their job for a fraction of the cost and without any of their labor using sharkbites, and who cite things like rubber o-rings on these things failing and this and that, just know that it's complete bullshit. The O-rings are EPDM and resistant to chlorine. The O-rings in these things will outlast the rubber gaskets in all of your fixture compression fittings under your sink and behind your washing machine. And then "pro plumbers" will say sharkbites will blow off if your house pressure gets too high and they claim they've seen it happen. No they haven't. Sharkbites are rated to 250 psi. Before this sharkbite ever gets blown off due to pressure, your toilet plastic fill valve will blow a leak, along with the fill valves on your appliances like dishwashers, washing machines, etc.

The biggest failure point with sharkbites, is not properly prepping the copper pipe. You need to remove all of the crud off of it and clean it off, along with deburr the inside and outside edges. People will slide these things onto copper with soldier on it, crud, and sharp edges. Not only will the rubber o-ring not make a good seal, you can actually cut the o-ring with a sharp edge.

2nd biggest failure, is when these are used over and over and over again for emergency repairs. This is mainly done by plumbers and handy guys doing temporary repairs with shut off valves and end caps. Over time, the repeated installation and removal, over and over and over again, over years, will damage the O-ring. It's not designed for that purpose. Hence, why it fails. Then the plumber bitches. Go figure.
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Sharkbite = politics
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Quote from King0fSpades :
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Plumbers use them all the time

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