Seattle Plumbing: Cash Acme 22222 Shark Bite Push-Fittings Ball Valve, 1/2-Inch

Cash Acme 22222 Shark Bite Push-Fittings Ball Valve, 1/2-Inch

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 2 inches ; 13.3 ounces
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B000KE4NUO
Item model number: 22222

By : Cash Acme
Price : $14.49
You Save : $2.09 (13%)

Item Description

From the Manufacturer
SharkBite is the push-fit connection program that is honestly taking hold. It's the easiest way to join copper, CPVC or PEX pipe in any combination - with no soldering, clamps, unions or glue. Just insert the pipe and the stainless steel teeth bite down and grip tight, though a specially formulated O-ring compresses to produce a excellent seal. Disassembly is just as rapid applying the basic disconnect tool. So fittings and valves can be very easily changed and reused. They can even be rotated following assembly for less complicated installation in tight spaces. Get SharkBite and get a grip on your subsequent plumbing project. This item can not ship to CA or VT.
Brass ball valve with push fitting connections. UPC, IAPMO, and NSF 61 certified and approved. The fitting can be utilised with copper, PEX, and CPVC, and is rated at 200 F., 200 PSI. It is made of 1 piece DZR brass, which is a noncorrosive, low lead material

Technical Details

Cash Acme's full port ball valve now comes with SharkBite connections for easy installation , this item cannot ship to CA or VT
The body is composed of highly forged brass and features a single lever control
Easy, quick push-fit installation using CTS copper, PEX and CPVC
1/2-Inch

Buyer Evaluations

I am by no signifies a skilled plumber, but I do not hesitate to at least attempt to tackle my own dwelling repairs initially. I had to replace a cheap water heater that was put in by the contractor that built the subdivision, a relatively hassle-free job. Nevertheless, the cold-water shut-off valve was particularly close to the water heater and essential that it had to be cut off to get the new water heater in. Not anticipating this, I did not have my blowtorch handy to solder in a new valve and I could not get it to save my life.
Becoming too cheap to by a new blowtorch kit when I know I have a perfectly good one at dwelling, I asked my neighborhood residence improvement store what I could use that would not require soldering. The gentleman introduced me to the SharkBite fitted valve.
The employee demonstrated how it worked for me in the shop. To engage the fitting to the copper pipe (or other materials from my understanding), basically make confident the pipe is reasonably burr free of charge and press the fitting on until it stops. Repeat with the opposite side and viola the job is performed.
When the product was demonstrated in the retailer, I was less than impressed. The valve seemed loose and rotated freely, but the employee was a plumber by trade and mentioned they had been superb so I thought I would give it a try. I cut the pipes to length and inserted the valve. The very first attempt leaked, but thankfully I had bought the removal tool. I removed the pipe on the leaky side, cleaned it once again, and tried once alot more. With the second try, the connection was leak no cost.
When connected, the valve rotates freely and prior to being stabilized with piping, feels a bit sloppy. To my surprise, the fitting held tight and once the pipes had been clean, it worked fantastic.
If you are scared to solder, the repair is in an location where the heat from a blowtorch could trigger some damage, or have to have a swift fix and you do not have all the proper tools, this is an superb option. I would extremely suggest acquiring a SharkBite Demount Disconnect clip as nicely, incase the fitting demands to be removed or a correction demands to be produced. The clips are size certain and low cost, and could very well save a trip to the hardware retailer or one other Amazon order.

I went to my nearby plumbing provide store to replace my old well pressure tank fixtures. They advised the Shark Bite connectors. The connectors were simple and easy to install and leak totally free. This product is quite expense beneficial if you have simple homeowner plumbing understanding and follow the installation instructions.