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For brasscraft valves.. I just buy the rebuild it. It's like 3 bucks. Includes stem seal, new stem, and seat seal. 5 minutes and I'm done. No need to remove valve or anything. The valve...
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Brasscraft or bust!
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Thread created 05-06-2024 by phoinix
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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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Thread created 05-06-2024 by phoinix
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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...
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Could I ask where you found them for $5 a piece for 20? That’s a great deal! Thx in advance.
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Thread created 05-06-2024 by phoinix
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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...
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I would generally argue it was installed incorrectly. I have easily seen 10x more leaks from other fittings than shark bites.
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There is no rule or code requirement to the effect.
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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...
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In case of leaks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpgCqpKSQP4
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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...
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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...
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+1 for SupplyHouse.com
I use them all the time for HVAC parts and supplies.
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A Shark Bite connector was responsible for $10k in flood damage to my home.
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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...
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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...
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The thing I hate about these is they spin on the pipe meaning you need to hold them when operating the valve, especially if you’re connecting braided hoses. This is a pain when it’s way under a sink....
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If the existing connections in your house are threaded, you would save yourself a lot of hassle by going back with threaded vs push connect which will require cutting of the threaded ends.
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I love this place as well. You do get free super fast shipping now for orders over $99 so I tend to delay my purchase until I have enough to qualify -- of course if the project can wait ;)
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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...
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