way. You could use your Sharkbite deburring tool which also serves as a depth gauge or you could use this chart and mark it manually. Once it’s marked, insert the first side and then the second, it should align perfectly with the mark you made and the connection is done. The reason ...
too-big copper pipes with shorter, smaller runs of PEX tubing. My goal is to get faster hot water and reduce the amount of water wasted while I wait. Since last weekend, I have now finished two of the three runs
Another option for long-term repair on copper pipe is to use aSharkbite fitting. Sharkbite fittings are a convenient solution when soldering and other options are impractical. For holes 2 inches or less, a singleslip couplingcan be used. Cut out the damaged section using a rotary pipe cutter ...
Harsh winter weather ishard on houses,and sometimes, it leads to frozen pipes. If you're lucky, you can find the frozen spot, heat the pipe and restore your plumbing to good working order. If you're not so lucky, you could find yourself dealing with a leaking pipe or one that has b...
Push the SharkBite onto the end of the new pipe and then onto the cut end of the old pipe. Turn the water back on and check your plumbing repair for leaks.