How To Transition from PVC or Polybutylene to PEX, Copper, or CPVC Pipe

If you are working with PVC or Polybutylene Pipe and need a way to quickly transition to PEX, Copper, C-PVC, PE-RT or HDPE pipe, we have you covered. SharkBite fittings can quickly transition from one pipe material to another.

In this How-to Video, SharkBite provides instructions on the correct way to transition between multiple types of pipe with one connection using SharkBite fittings.

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[valeriecrider]

You saved me a ton of money. I had to fix and extend a polybutelene pipe. I used a shark bite and then another shark bite valve. Done. I'm a 60 yr old woman. If I can do it, anyone can.

[djdalite]

Will any of these fittings transition polybutylene to cold expansion pex?

[ViralWatchMedia]

these dont work, I tried them and they leak, you need some sort of clamps on both ends to prevent them from leaking.

[javiandanjelica]

I have a mobile home, my shower lines have a clog and I want to cut off the pipe to clean it out. I’m sure the size is 3/8 does sharkbite have that size?

[charlesmartin]

Trying to go from 5/8 poly b to anything else. Cant find a push on fitting only crimp. Do you have a link where I can purchase?

[tatejohnson]

How can i get pex out of the polybutylene side? Id really like to reuse these fittings😅

[bigglilwayne]

Oetiker clamps and regular pex fittings is all you need, no transition fitting or sharkbite fittings necessary

[phillipleopold]

Cant seem to find a coupling for 3/4 pvc to 1/2 pex. Tried a 3/4 x 1/2 in tan on both ends had to take the sleeve out of the 3/4 side because it wont fit inside diameter, it leaked. If anyone knows of the 3/4 pvc white tip to 1/2 pex tan tip even exist maybe you could point me where to get it. Thanks.

[clydehamilton]

Does not work on my Polybutylene. I contacted tech support and they stated that it does now work on my pipes.

[calgary_kai]

Can a Sharkbite fitting(tin color) used on a lead pipe?

[wildwoodtop]

does well water damage polybutylene pipe (no chlorine in well water 😁

[casalino]

You mention the different color (gray, white and beige) shark bite for the different kind of pipes but latter shows a grey pipe being connected to a red one with a beige shark bite, what gives?

[clarencewilliams]

Having problems trying to disconnect polybutylene. SharkBite connector need help.

[HomesteadOC]

Rob Lowes brother getting some pipe acting jobs.

[tonybruno]

Under no condition do you ever use a sharkbite in walls or underground. You must have access

[MrRerod]

A pex crimp ring will fit over polybutylene.. I just need to replace a Tee for now, and later re-plumb. And I imagine I could use brass pex fittings temporarily with poly? Thanks!

[Wesmancan]

Can’t get the poly end to seat in. Giving me shit fits

[markjones]

Can we get to something besides push-together fittings for transitioning? Plumbers -- some of the best ones -- say these fittings are not intended as permanent solutions. They use a rubber seal which eventually deteriorate, especially in public water systems that inject chlorine in water and may contain other corrosive materials. Rubber deteriorates over time anyway. Certainly these fittings make the plumber's job faster and easier but I doubt that savings gets passed on to consumers anyway. I had one plumber tell me these were "code." Baloney. Code depends on the structure, it's location, use and other factors. Please, would someone out there include a video on some of the better, alternative fittings also offered for PEX pipe? No way I would do permanent plumbing in my house with push-together fittings like this.

[Aepek]

Sharkbite fittings 🤦🏼…..[we] not a fan; unless using for testing or quick & temp repair….

[Imwright]

Money got it approved, leaks will get it cancelled. I’ve never seen an o-ring that didn’t eventually fail.