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Title: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Marty Champions on February 23, 2014, 04:02:10 AM
so on shark bites, im getting confused about that white plastic thing. i read some places you dont need the plastic sleeve on copper pipes others say you do
(i cut out a section of copper and am coupling a pex pipe to a copper pipe with a shark bite coupling)

now on pex they always say use the plastic sleeve on pex do you pull out the plastic sleeve first then put it on the pex pipe then insert pipe to proper depth on the fitting/coupling?

this is fucking frustrating i cant get exact details i get mixed details on this pussy ass work plumbing is fucking bitch work that takes no effort cant even get proper instructions
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Roger Bacon on February 23, 2014, 04:03:41 AM
so on shark bites, im getting confused about that white plastic thing. i read some places you dont need the plastic sleeve on copper pipes others say you do
(i cut out a section of copper and am coupling a pex pipe to a copper pipe with a shark bite coupling)

now on pex they always say use the plastic sleeve on pex do you pull out the plastic sleeve first then put it on the pex pipe then insert pipe to proper depth on the fitting/coupling?

this is fucking frustrating i cant get exact details i get mixed details on this pussy ass work plumbing is fucking bitch work that takes no effort cant even get proper instructions

Does PEX plumbing have BPA?

 ???
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Radical Plato on February 23, 2014, 04:10:08 AM
so on shark bites, im getting confused about that white plastic thing. i read some places you dont need the plastic sleeve on copper pipes others say you do
(i cut out a section of copper and am coupling a pex pipe to a copper pipe with a shark bite coupling)

now on pex they always say use the plastic sleeve on pex do you pull out the plastic sleeve first then put it on the pex pipe then insert pipe to proper depth on the fitting/coupling?

this is fucking frustrating i cant get exact details i get mixed details on this pussy ass work plumbing is fucking bitch work that takes no effort cant even get proper instructions
You need to get your internal energy centred first and then ask the Universe for guidance and soon after everything will fall into place.  Hope this helps.  ;D

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Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Parker on February 23, 2014, 05:05:29 AM
so on shark bites, im getting confused about that white plastic thing. i read some places you dont need the plastic sleeve on copper pipes others say you do
(i cut out a section of copper and am coupling a pex pipe to a copper pipe with a shark bite coupling)

now on pex they always say use the plastic sleeve on pex do you pull out the plastic sleeve first then put it on the pex pipe then insert pipe to proper depth on the fitting/coupling?

this is fucking frustrating i cant get exact details i get mixed details on this pussy ass work plumbing is fucking bitch work that takes no effort cant even get proper instructions
what are doing putting copper pipes? Especially with the extreme cold we've had this winter?
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Tapeworm on February 23, 2014, 05:25:11 AM
You're on ur own bro.
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: DanielPaul on February 23, 2014, 05:38:27 AM
Pex pipe? What are you plumbing , what size pipe and some pics would help.  I can plumb but I have no idea what your talking about.
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Marty Champions on February 24, 2014, 03:39:57 AM
i was actually using tectite fittings not a sharkbite fittings (they look very similar) , i had a pin hold leak in the copper pipe coming out of the water heater, its 3/4 inch diameter copper. so i cut that section out then i added more pex pipe 3/4 inch to be joined to the copper done by a tectite fitting

its called a female sweat adapter (sweat indicating soldering, but this is a solder free adapter because its not always save to use the torch to sweat solder a pipe)

you get absolute shit directions on the tectite fitting though
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: liberty on February 24, 2014, 04:14:01 AM
Use a *Swagelok 3/4" to 3/4" union
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: StreetSoldier4U on February 24, 2014, 05:22:20 AM
what are doing putting copper pipes? Especially with the extreme cold we've had this winter?

I have pex behind my walls and copper in the basement.  I put copper in the basement purely for ascetic reason.  Pex flexes and many people prefer the look of copper.
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Parker on February 24, 2014, 05:29:48 AM
I have pex behind my walls and copper in the basement.  I put copper in the basement purely for ascetic reason.  Pex flexes and many people prefer the look of copper.
A lot of people with copper pipes bursting this winter. Especially people with homes that are 20+ yrs old.
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: StreetSoldier4U on February 24, 2014, 05:32:55 AM
A lot of people with copper pipes bursting this winter. Especially people with homes that are 20+ yrs old.

You're right.  This is another reason I have copper only copper in the basement.  The temp in the basement stays fairly consistent.  I've been updating the plumbing in the house for a couple of years.  By the way, shark couplings are really cool and work well with pex.
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Radical Plato on February 24, 2014, 06:18:38 AM
You're right.  This is another reason I have copper only copper in the basement.  The temp in the basement stays fairly consistent.  I've been updating the plumbing in the house for a couple of years.  By the way, shark couplings are really cool and work well with pex.
Do they produce conducive frequencies?
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: StreetSoldier4U on February 24, 2014, 06:21:34 AM
Do they produce conducive frequencies?

They work synergistically to produce deep and soothing celestial harmonics on a subatomic level.  It's very complicated, quantum mechanics and all that.
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: blacken700 on February 24, 2014, 06:42:27 AM
copper shouldn,t freeze if you have heat in your house
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Marty Champions on February 24, 2014, 01:27:26 PM
A lot of people with copper pipes bursting this winter. Especially people with homes that are 20+ yrs old.
actually the copper pipe that had a pinhole leak was when it was warm for a period of days above 50 i thought it was bizarre, copper sucks
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: ChristopherA on February 24, 2014, 01:33:14 PM
Sharkbite fittings and the like are fucking garbage. HTH
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Roger Bacon on February 24, 2014, 02:10:40 PM
I put copper in the basement purely for ascetic reason.

Okay Hank Hill...

Something only a real man could appreciate.  ;D
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Roger Bacon on February 24, 2014, 02:12:28 PM
copper shouldn,t freeze if you have heat in your house

Lack of insulation in walls, crawlspaces and floors.

Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Marty Champions on February 24, 2014, 02:52:12 PM
finally got the sharkbite fitting on after WRONG directions from the plumbing store and lack of directions on the package but correct directions after some hassel contacting the manufacturer yay! plumbing is still pussy ass work

its only difficult because of the lack of proper directions!
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: delta9mda on February 24, 2014, 02:54:41 PM
You need to get your internal energy centred first and then ask the Universe for guidance and soon after everything will fall into place.  Hope this helps.  ;D

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start by pulling your fucking pants up. then google your plumbing problem
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: stuntmovie on February 24, 2014, 03:04:32 PM
For you non-plumbers who have some degree of difficulty flushing the toilet or turning off the water spigot.... Here's a picture of what I think is a Shark Coupliing..

JF.. Go to this spot of UTUBE for additional info which may be of help.



I'm one of the guys whom I have mentioned above so I can't be of further help.
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Marty Champions on February 24, 2014, 03:23:20 PM
For you non-plumbers who have some degree of difficulty flushing the toilet or turning off the water spigot.... Here's a picture of what I think is a Shark Coupliing..

JF.. Go to this spot of UTUBE for additional info which may be of help.



I'm one of the guys whom I have mentioned above so I can't be of further help.
i got it fixed already gramps look at the last post, thanks anyways
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: StreetSoldier4U on February 24, 2014, 03:25:50 PM
Okay Hank Hill...

Something only a real man could appreciate.  ;D

Hahaha.  Dude pex flexes.  Very unpleasant to look at.
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Marty Champions on February 24, 2014, 03:29:37 PM
Hahaha.  Dude pex flexes.  Very unpleasant to look at.
what tha fack , i bet you gotta corvette with gold copper plated rims?
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: Anna Recksiek on February 24, 2014, 03:42:47 PM
Copper is gonna leech sulphuric acid into you water once it degrades. I hope this helps
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: ChristopherA on February 24, 2014, 03:45:34 PM
Hahaha.  Dude pex flexes.  Very unpleasant to look at.
A man in the know. Looks like spaghetti, i.e. shit, once water is flowing through it. Only way to run it in the basement is to drill the floor joists. Back to the thread topic, shark it's fitting are shit. Amateur hour
Title: Re: this is pissing me off, plumbing with sharkbite fittings
Post by: ChristopherA on February 24, 2014, 03:46:24 PM
Copper is gonna leech sulphuric acid into you water once it degrades. I hope this helps
STFU