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SharkBite 1/2" Brass Crimp Ball Valve (22461LFA) for
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Available:Features:- No soldering or glue to create a watertight seal
- SharkBite plumbing fittings fit copper, CPVC, and PEX pipe and connect all 3 types in any combination
- Made of high-quality forged DZR brass that is lead-free
- All SharkBite PEX tubing and silicone wrap meets the same standards for commercial and residential plumbing applications
- Manufactured and tested in the USA
Top Comments
You need a crimper and rings to install this valve.
Community Reviews
This SharkBite brass crimp ball valve is a PEX shutoff valve that stands out for its DZR brass construction, which is valued for resisting dezincification in hard water. It is also useful for winterization or other lines that need to be fully drained, especially when a drain port or nipple matters. Installation is not push together, though, since it needs a crimp or cinch tool and rings. It is not for copper pipe or CPVC, which uses glue instead. A solid fit for PEX plumbing when the right crimping gear is already on hand.
Common Questions (5)
Yes. This is a crimp-style SharkBite valve, not the push-to-connect type, so installation requires a crimper and rings or a crimp/cinch tool.
No. CPVC typically uses solvent glue rather than clamp or cinch rings, so the PEX crimp system does not apply.
It is for PEX pipe, not copper pipe. The fitting is meant to be crimped onto PEX with the proper rings and tool.
A drain port is useful when the line needs to be fully emptied for winterization, such as outdoor spigots or other freeze-prone runs. For many indoor shutoffs like under-sink or laundry lines, a non-drain-port valve is usually fine.
Yes. It is made from DZR (dezincification-resistant) brass, which helps reduce zinc leaching and early failure in hard-water systems.
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