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=vBOM= | |||
See [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ahs02Qxyprzoiu1zv76kwfKg78MSKjO6be-TdyM1r-U/edit?slide=id.g26b4621acc5_1_0#slide=id.g26b4621acc5_1_0] | |||
=Pros and Cons= | |||
Pretty good overview: | |||
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=Negative View - But Conclusion is That they Work Well= | |||
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In the video above - this plumber explains why he doesn't use them - citing higher potential for leaks: | |||
Video comments: | Video comments: | ||
*One Australian plumber says everyone uses them and if they don't, their work costs too much and thus they are not competitive. | *One Australian plumber says everyone uses them in Australia and if they don't, their work costs too much and thus they are not competitive. | ||
*Comments also say 'The bottom line is that the independent testing has said "Sharkbites work, they work well, and they are no more likely to leak than other fittings!"' | *Comments also say 'The bottom line is that the independent testing has said "Sharkbites work, they work well, and they are no more likely to leak than other fittings!"' | ||
*'This sounds like plumbers talking bad on sharkbite because it makes plumbers obsolete...Quickest and easiest way to connect. I know it sucks when your trade is being undercut by an invention but don't be that guy.' | *'This sounds like plumbers talking bad on sharkbite because it makes plumbers obsolete...Quickest and easiest way to connect. I know it sucks when your trade is being undercut by an invention but don't be that guy.' | ||
=Internet Comments= | =Internet Comments= | ||
*Push-fit leak more - [https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/160634/pex-is-it-worth-replacing-crimps-with-push-connections] | *Push-fit leak more - [https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/160634/pex-is-it-worth-replacing-crimps-with-push-connections] | ||
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=Notes= | =Notes= | ||
*Plastic does not corrode, so I don't see copper lasting longer than PEX in practice. | *Plastic does not corrode, so I don't see copper lasting longer than PEX in practice unless animals chew up the PEX. | ||
*Clean off outer edge on plastic - can use deburring tool or sand paper. [https://youtu.be/uJ4CqSPH_Pg?t=137] | |||
*For lubricant, do nut use petroleum based lubricant. Use silicone-based lube. [https://youtu.be/aPZJNZHU3Hc?t=226] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:26, 8 December 2025
vBOM
See [1]
Pros and Cons
Pretty good overview:
Negative View - But Conclusion is That they Work Well
In the video above - this plumber explains why he doesn't use them - citing higher potential for leaks:
Video comments:
- One Australian plumber says everyone uses them in Australia and if they don't, their work costs too much and thus they are not competitive.
- Comments also say 'The bottom line is that the independent testing has said "Sharkbites work, they work well, and they are no more likely to leak than other fittings!"'
- 'This sounds like plumbers talking bad on sharkbite because it makes plumbers obsolete...Quickest and easiest way to connect. I know it sucks when your trade is being undercut by an invention but don't be that guy.'
Internet Comments
- Push-fit leak more - [2]
- Stay away from push-fit, but clear reason is not given [3]
- Reliable but soldering is better [4]
- Sharkbite says PEX lasts longer than copper [5]
- M type copper lasts 20, L type lasts 50, and K type lasts 100 [6]
- PEX will likely last as long as copper. [7]