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Two years and thousands sold.

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  • Floyd_9
    Floyd_9 Member Posts: 7
    Anybody using these things????

    http://www.cashacme.com/sharkbite.html

    Wondering if they are going to hold up???

    Floyd
  • bigugh_4
    bigugh_4 Member Posts: 405
    Old idea : New name!

    That type of connection for pipe has been around for a long time. In the past it has been perhaps a little iffy! and not popular. But TIME changes stuff Cash Acme is very reputable Co. Local codes may prevent the use. I'd not be to ashemed to use the Shark. Especilly in very awakward situations where fast easy fix is needed. Again, experiance & time takes its toll when it comes to everything!
  • hr
    hr Member Posts: 6,106
    With any of these push fittings

    you will need to take care not to cut, rip, or roll the o ring when you push them together.

    Several of the demos I saw performed at ISH Boston had rolled up o-rings!

    I think an outside reamer may be the ticket. Something to bevel and smooth the OD.

    Hard to know if the o ring is intact after you push a coupling on.

    Water filtration equiptment RO's etc have used these push fittings for years. Same with automotive applications. It is a common connection on fuel injection systems.

    hot rod

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  • bigugh_4
    bigugh_4 Member Posts: 405
    out side reaming

    Did you see the Super Reamer in March's Reeves Journal Mag? or mabe look to www.pace-asp.com. I'd almost bet that idea will make for better solder and other connections. Even soldering, to grind off the outside ridge or saw the pipe, makes for more reliable comnnections. Right-on Hotrod!
  • Robert O'Connor_7
    Robert O'Connor_7 Member Posts: 688
    Floyd..

    Been using these fittings for a number of years. I had no less than 50 in use in a clutch management system for a race car I had, and as Bigugh! said "Old idea, new name. You must take care when installing, as HR said. If you don't line it up or have it cut just right you could have a problem but for quick connections they are great.

    Robert O'Connor/NJ
  • Floyd_8
    Floyd_8 Member Posts: 9
    The problem...

    A couple of suppliers that I deal with are pushing these fittings as an alternative to Propress or even conventional sweat copper fittings... also touting the fact the Pvc,Cpvc,Pex, and copper can all be joined using the same fitting. Seems like it's lowering the standard of plumbing to the DIY level. No need to be a Pro anymore, Hey, any old Tom **** or Harry can plumb with this stuff!!!!
    However the appeal to go for it is there.... time is money...semms like with a bit of care they will work just fine.
    I'll probably gather up some of the scraps of copper,cpvc, and pex and throw together a mish-mash in my basement, where those paper thin M copper pipes are starting a misting system for my veggies...:-)

    Down to Frankenstien's basement.....

    Floyd
  • Bob_41
    Bob_41 Member Posts: 28


    I suspect the patent has expired on some of the original branded products like Genova's "un-copper" line

    http://www.genovaproducts.com/

    The fitting actually works well. Easy for DIY with a little patience and ability to follow directions (hand tight only!). My neighbor used them to repair his copper interior and CPVC exterior piping. One drawback is that if you had been using your copper piping as an electrical ground that once you cut and patch a section with the fitting between your ground connection and earth ... well you've just lost that ground!

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