The SharkBite (1st Generation ) is used to control and shut off water flow to fixtures or appliances for maintenance and repair. Innovative design with 1/2 in. push-to-connect inlet makes for quick installation and quarter-turn, full-port brass ball valve makes for easy operation. Ideal for...
Stopping the turning of the shut off valve knob at the water shut off point will probably prevent the internal sillcock washers/parts from wearing down prematurely and unnecessarily. Also used the shark bite deburring tool. I applied a 1/4” bead of outdoor caulk around the base of the ...
You need a 'disconnect clip' to complete the installation and that is not mentioned. Also, I had to install this shut off valve on already installed pipe, which had no give at all. Very difficult. If it weren't for the help and physical strength of my daughter, I would still be ...
Here’s why you can trust the o-rings inside SharkBite push-to-connect fittings. Image 6 min read How to Turn Off Main Water Valve for Plumbing Repairs A comprehensive guide on how to find your main water shut-off valve, when to use it and best practices for doing so. Scroll...
Use tools to finish tightening this connection and leave the stop turned off until the system is checked. Turn the water on and check the system After the toilet installation, turn the main water valve back on slowly, which prevents damaging your pipes. Then, bleed out the air pockets ...
Use an angle stop valve for wall applications and a straight stop valve for floor applications. Check to see if you will need one or two stop valves. Installation Steps Shut off the water supply by using the main water shut-off to the structure. Open a nearby faucet to continue to ...
of the fixture or valve causing the noise. How to Install a Water Hammer Arrestor on a Washing Machine Outlet Box Shut off the main water supply. Relieve pressure and drain supply lines by opening a nearby faucet. To connect the water hammer arrestor directly to a fixture, disconnect the ...
Slip Ball Valve SharkBite Max slip ball valves are ideal for replacing or adding a new ball valve into an existing line to shut-off water flow for servicing and making repairs. Slip feature allows for two inches of rigid copper or CPVC pipe to be cut out of an existing line and connect...
SharkBite Max Angle stops are used on stub-outs coming out of the wall and are used to control and shut off water flow to fixtures and appliances for maintenance and repair. Innovative design with a 1/2 in. push-to-connect inlet makes for quick installation, and quarter-turn full-port br...
Connect two pieces of different sized pipe and easily shut-off water. SharkBite Max reducing ball valves' innovative push-to-connect design makes for quick and easy installation when needing to install a new or replacement ball valve. Compatible with PEX, copper, CPVC and PE-RT pipe in any...