How to you connect PEX using SharkBite push fittings

Are you looking for a weekend project in your bathroom or kitchen? Check out this week’s Bailey Built as we examine how to use SharkBite push fittings.

Supplies
SharkBite 1/2 in. Push T X 1/2 in. D Push Brass Coupling
SharkBite 1/2 in. Push T X 1/2 in. D Push Brass Elbow
SharkBite 1/2 in. Push T X 1/2 in. D FPT Brass Elbow
SharkBite 1/2 in. Push T Brass End Stop
SharkBite 1/2 in. D X 100 ft. L PEX Tubing 80 psi
Sharpie PRO Black Chisel Tip Permanent Marker 1 pk
JMF COMPANY 1/2 in. D X 3 ft. L Copper Type M Tubing

Tools
SharkBite Depth Gauge 1
SharkBite 0.5 in. Disconnect Clip

Ace Deluxe 1-1/8 in. Tubing Cutter Black/Silver 1 pc
Ace 7/8 in. Tubing Cutter
Qest 1 in. Tube Cutter 1 pc

General Deburring Tool with Swivel Head 1 pc

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[erichsh]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video, it is empowering. I am putting together my shopping list now to replace a soldered outdoor spigot. Question: what is the difference (if any) between the colored PEX piping?

[mat]

I like how you used metal, pex, pvc, and copper for your demonstration. Glad you mentioned deburring as it’s often overlooked and crucial to a good SharkBite connection. Was that Marvin Gaye I heard? Good basic around.

[cindynapoli]

I didn't but the orange tool does the pex go in sharkbite an inch. It looks like that im using 1/2 "pipe

[cdee]

You look almost identical to my news guy on TV

[johncoldiron]

Good Video. Thanks. But a little explanation instead of the fast motion as you connect the pipes would be good as the connection is sometime finicky

[MrRockfish]

Can you use sharkbite fittings on expanding pex a?

[victorthecarguy]

Do the sharkbites fail by a slow drip or can they pop off completely?

[TheEverydayShopperReview]

Got to ask, are you a plumper? Or just someone that has 3 comments, including mine, ? Shark bites WILL explode and FAIL. Please, whoever reads this, research shark bites on YouTube and you will THANK me, an actual plumper. Take care. To the person attempting to make crap content, Please take this video down because you are going to ruin someone’s life because that shark bite will cause major flooding to a person’s home.

[sissymurphy]

Plumber conncted white sharkbite pex to my whole house self flushing filter last week with the metal crimp clamps . I read white pex is supposed to only use the band type connectors . They said on youtube it voids the warranty on white pex Are there diffent types of pex plumbing 3/4 inch pipes