SharkBite Max 1/2 x 1/2 Inch FNPT Adapter, Push To Connect Brass Plumbing Fitting, PEX Pipe, Copper, CPVC, PE-RT, HDPE, UR072A

The SharkBite brand of water fittings seem to work great, never had one fail yet, and are very easy to install. Would not have been able to make a few of my projects work without great difficulty if not for all the SharkBite fittings I purchased.

I replaced my outdoor sillcock faucets using this connecting up to our 1/2 inch PEX. Even though they say it takes less force to use it took a lot to put it in. Make sure your cut is straight and use the depth guide and deburr tool Sharbite sells for cheap and you won't have to worry about it. For screwing it on I used just a couple wraps of teflon tape and blue Megaloc to ensure there is no leaks. I screwed it all the way down using wrenches. I know some plumbers would say these are temporary only but I have the non-max style I used for my water heater and those have no leaks years later. I will be checking for leaks in the coming weeks/months though just for the piece of mind.

After remodeling a bathroom a few decades ago and fighting endlessly trying to sweat copper pipes and get a good seal while not catching the house on fire with the blow torch, I dreaded the project when a bathtub/shower valve in our recent house needed to replaced. But after checking out options came across these little miracles that make making solid water-tight connections SO MUCH EASIER - and work with different types of materials to boot (e.g. copper to PEX, etc). And if you need to adjust anything? They pop off and can still be used again. Love Love Love these. They've been in place about 9mo now and still holding no drips.

Virtually fool proof, debur poly pipe and Insert (FULLY) Ding done what more could you ask for?

Easy to use makes plumbing simple

It is a great fit and is easy to work with. These have been around long enough not to be this expensive.

I'm not plumber, but these make all plumbing projects super easy. I will buy sharkbite for all future plumbing projects. I do recommend a removal tool to make things easier taking them off.

They are a great value and works great.