Repair Copper Pipe Leaks with SharkBites (Super EASY)

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How to Repair Copper Pipe Leaks (4 Easy Tips)
0:00 How to repair copper pipe leaks
0:35 Mark position of copper pinhole leak
0:44 Shut off water to house and drain water lines
0:56 Use the AutoCut tool to cut copper pipes
1:22 Align AutoCut cutting wheel over the position of copper pinhole leak
1:34 Use SharkBite Deburring and Depth tool to debur pipes and mark depth
2:00 Debur the inside of copper pipes with a pencil deburring tool
2:43 Pipe cleaning tools can be used to clean the inside of copper pipes
2:55 SharkBite fittings can be pushed on to copper, CPVC, and PEX
3:12 Long sections of copper pipe can be repaired with two SharkBite couplings
3:47 SharkBite fittings can be removed with Disconnect Tongs
4:52 Slip Couplings can be used if there's no movement in the copper pipes
5:30 PEX can be used with two SharkBite couplings to repair water leaks
6:22 Copper jumper cables should be used with SharkBites for copper pipe systems

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[HomeRepairTutor]

Would you use SharkBites to repair copper pipes?

[paulc]

A few years ago, I paid $175 to fix a pin hole leak in the copper pipe and it took the plumber no more than 20 mins! Now, I can do it within 10 minutes using Sharkbites. I saved myself a few hundred bucks by installing replacing leaking shut off valves under the kitchen sink and bathroom sinks, and fixed a leak myself :).

[gagash]

Excellent instructions, better than what Home Depot has on its web site. Thanks for sharing!

[stevesharp]

Great info! I had a pin leak in the cap on a short stub right under the floor. I couldn't get in there to cut the stub off and put on a Sharkbite end cap, so I just cut the horizontal section on either side of the stub and replaced it with a short piece of PEX using Sharkbite couplings to connect it to the copper.
It's also useful to know about the slide coupling that I could have used if I didn't have enough flex in the pipes to get them into the new couplings. I took both types under the house and was able to use the regular couplings, so the slide coupling can be returned.
Thanks again!

[wndexpfc]

I've been dreading a fix to my hose bib and leaky shut off. I've sweated pipes years ago and remember it wasn't super easy. This is just what I need to get that job done. TY

[mltnetwork]

Yes, this is spot one and very useful and helpful and easy to follow for most homeowners and people who like to do their own repairs- Thank you!!

[EagerFlyingSaucer-ezwz]

Wonderful explanation! You did an awesome job explaining how to use the shark bite fittings and the necessary precautions y do it well. Thank you so very much for your time and effort!

[huntingirl]

This is the best how to video I’ve seen in a while !! Explanatory, detailed but easy for us newbies and quick not drawn out questions explanations and who you are or where you live or what you ate for lunch. LOL. Edited perfectly. Thank you. I now have confidence to do this !!

[jimtinter]

Excellent video! Clear, concise directions and diction. No rambling on, story telling or philosophizing. Superb lighting and video quality. And no attempt to be a comedian! Congratulations on one of the best home repair videos I've seen so far. Keep up the great work! Also, no unneeded and annoying background music.

[zsrnely]

bs"d Excellent video - chock full of helpful details, no extra verbiage or distracting stimuli, moves quickly... thank you!

[johnblay]

A pinhole leak in copper can be fixed easily by using an ice pick to wallow out the hole. Use sand paper to rough the area around the hole, flux the area, use your hand held propane/ map gas torch & heat area / solder over hole area with a buildup bead of solder. I have fixes over twenty years old using this method. 😀

[SteveJeeper]

Extremely helpful. Very well shown and narrated. Thank you, great job!!

[ramonalamascola]

great video u make it seem so easy and with all the shark bite equipment it does look easy enough thank u jeff

[reginabranham]

Love how you get right to the point.
easy to understand..

[richaunfacey]

I used shark bite for the first time today works great. Saved me all kinds of money not getting a plumber or buying all the soldering equipment.

[benrod]

Has to be the most informative video on pex.

[OtakuTiki]

You're about to save me 5000$ lmao. The plumber came and basically gave me a scary scenario but after watching some of your stuff and a few other videos, I feel like it's something I can absolutely do myself. I have some experience already, but I was super afraid because I don't have shutoff valves in my house (we bought a fixer upper and boy... boy it has been an adventure) i was scared to do it myself. Now I know I can do it!

[mypathfinder]

Thanks for the tutorial, you guys are awesome 👌 👏 👍

[dadandgirls]

The copper jumper cable was a great tip that I didn't think about.
Also remember that the insertion depth for Shark Bite Max is different from the prior generation of Shark Bite fittings!

[PW]

I have 5 shark bites in my house installed on pvc and copper and it’s been 5 years and no complaints at all .A plumber told me they could last 30 to 35 years depending on the pipe .