Can you reuse SHARKBITE fittings, yes or no? | GOT2LEARN

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[christhomas]

A good idea is to not use shark bite, only use in an emergency then replace with propress or soldered joint.

[jamarjames]

This makes sense as I only reuse a condom 6 times before it drys out and starts ripping and tearing. Have no worries once it rips it will feel a lot better. Although I still wear it for style like ripped jeans.

[lourias]

Petroleum products will stretch out the o-ring, making it completely useless.

[TheDutchGuy]

I only use vaseline on compression fittings, just a little dab on the ring to stop them from screaming during the tightening of the fitting

[MatthewJRedmond]

Best way to keep those from leaking is by leaving them on the shelf at the store...

[hishamchohan]

yup, you've done your study on this type of O-ring...is it NBR type?
and your right silicone base grease is best

[jozineavanture]

Plus, silicone grease attracts less dust

[orionisfor]

Don't in and out the o-ring to many times. That abuse adds up.

[bobremus]

Crimpers..I mean plumbers mad at a fitting the home owner can do.

[DG]

Why would you use a fitting more than once? Unless it’s an end cap? Once in a while u might need to take it back off if u cut the pipe short etc but 4-5 times? Lol

[charliep]

Who’s using the same one of these five or six times?! I guess a plumber might keep a few on hand and re use them for a quick fix until the permanent one can be done so that’s why he or she re uses them so much? 🤷‍♂️They’re probably removable in case you put it on and decide to adjust something and want to do it again.

[jimmski]

Yes, petroleum based lubes are bad for rubbers.

[jnusmc]

If you using shark bites in the first place you shouldn’t be doing plumbing… there temperorary hold imo

[hinojosa]

Silicon will dry and becomes hard, Vaseline it the best, they use it everywhere, any seal

[rickywinthrop]

Did anyone else read " factory lubricated" in their head in a sulty female voice? Asking for a friend.

[Cristoforo]

I returned all my shark bite fittings once I realized they don’t work on horizontal applications. The white nylon inner tubing (seen in video) falls down and prevents any copper or PEX pipe from inserting more than about 1/8”. Useless

[mikecoffman]

Lmfao just cause you can remove it doesn't mean it's reusable..😂😂