Anyone using Shark Bite fittings?

[ktm rider]

I have 1" pex coming from my coal boiler and right where the pex connects to the 3/4" copper in my house I have a fititng called a Quest fitting. This thing pretty much just connects the plastic pex to a male copper fitting. I have had nothing but trouble with this fitting leaking. it is leaking again and I want to go a different route.
I seen the new Shark Bite fittings and I was wondering if anyone has used them and how well they work.

 

[chainsaw1]

Yes i have used them at work before when we could not solder and they work very good never had a leak with one, they are great for what they are made for making a connection or 2 because they are a bit $$ but it should work good for what you need them for.

 

[waterman]

quest fittings are pretty much outdated now and have had problems with 1" compression fittings also. if pex you can use pex ring (if you have tool available). have used a few shakebite on cold water lines with no problems, haven't tryed on hot though

 

[WVwoodsman]

I have used Sharkbite fittings on my owb installation extensively (hot & cold water lines) without any problems. They are a bit pricey but, I don't mind as they are easily disconnected/connected. This is the second year for my owb, so I am anxious too see what the longevity of them will be.

 

[Wet1]

If used both the SB and the knock-offs without any issues. I'm sure they will work great for many years, but I am concerned how they will be holding up 10 to 20 years from now.

 

[ktm rider]

Thanks for the replies. I am sick and tired of these Quest fittings leaking.. Hopefully these Sharkbite do the trick...

 

[ant]

they worked out well for me. homedepo had the best selection.

 

[porta mill]

shark bite fittings

i was told that they not rated for the temps of an owb but i have them installed in the hot water loop for almost a year and had the water at almost 200degrees(oops). I think they are very good . yes they are $ but well worth the money

 

[Garfield]

sharkbite is good

not cost effective for a large project but for repair they are great...

 

[dnf0929]

Worked for me

I just found out about them on Saturday. Washer connection was leaking and I thought I was going to need a pex crimper - $$$ - but went to Home Depot and a guy in plumbing who actually knew a lot about plumbing showed me the Sharkbite. Worked like a charm.

 

[fourustircom]

Sharkbites

Ditto. I don't solder well and did my entire owb with PEX and sharkbites. I had more trouble keeping the brass fittings than those. I also didn't want to buy a crimping tool. I've also used compression fittings in the past on copper, but are more money than sharkbites.

 

[mtfallsmikey]

All fittings on my OWB, etc. are Sharky's, and I can solder/braze with the best, but didn't want to spend $$$ for crimp tools. They work good on copper too, but deburr and file the outside first...no leaks so far.

 

[PA Plumber]

Glad to read about the experiences of Shark Bite.

I have never used them but also wondered how long the fittings would last in extreme situations.

I do have a couple on the truck, for just in case.

Good thread.