Solder-on connections are also made of brass. They come in two varieties: The female sweat adapter has a slip connection that fits over a pipe, while the male sweat adapter slips inside a fitting. You would use the male fitting one if you want to connect PEX tubing directly to an existi...
By the same token, SharkBites can be used with copper, PVC, or PEX pipes. They’re a great option if the shower has an access panel.Our detailed tutorial shares how to use SharkBite shutoffs in a shower. Step 2: Replace Shower Faucet With IBox What’s the worst part of learning how...
Ensure you choose water hammer arrestors that are compatible with PVC plumbing. Sioux Chief and SharkBite are two manufacturers that make water hammer arrestors for different types of plumbing, including PEX and PVC. How to Install an Arrestor Water hammer arrestors are often installed near appliances...
Unfortunately, pipe freezes still occur, despite our best efforts. SharkBite push-to-connect slip repaircouplings,tees,adaptersandball valvesallow you to make quick emergency pipe repairs to cracked copper or CPVC pipe and help to prevent future freezing. Remove up to 2 in. of damaged pipe and ...
wire on the incoming power to the green ground screw below the cover plate. If the incoming ground wire has a hook bent into it, all you need to do is loosen the ground screw on the water heater, slip the hook under the ground screw, then tighten the screw down on the ground wire....
I’ll first show you how to tap into the cold line using the Sharkbite push fitting, then I’ll remove it and solder on a tee with a valve so you could better make a decision on which to use according to your skill level.
PEX in the Basement Bathroom After you’ve tapped into your existing plumbing, run your PEX piping through the wall behind your basement bathroom sink, toilet, and tub/shower. Again I chose to use the SharkBite push-fit fittings for both the sink and toilet. The shower valve I purchased ca...
That’s not instant hot water, but it’s a huge improvement. And the water gets warm before the 23 and 20 seconds I noted above. With this improvement, I’ll actually use the hot water in the lavatory sometimes. It also means that I won’t have to turn on the lavatory and bathtub...
SharkBite Push-Fit Plumbing Fitting Basics Push-fit fittings, also calledpush-on,push-to-connectorpush fittings, generally are designed for use with rigid copper, CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) and PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) water pipe. There are also some small fittings that work with...
SharkBite Push-Fit Plumbing Fitting Basics Push-fit fittings, also calledpush-on,push-to-connectorpush fittings, generally are designed for use with rigid copper, CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) and PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) water pipe. There are also some small fittings that work with...