SharkBite fittings
A must have in everyone's tool box
I've known about these for a while, and I think these are awesome. Check them out here SharkBite.com.
You can find them at the home centers and every plumbing supply. (make sure they are SharkBite TM)
These fittings are a little pricey, but they save time and time is money right? FYI, I think it's a great idea to have a couple of the caps on hand, just in case you have a leak or something, you can cut the pipe, and pop one of these on and then you have bought yourself some time. One of the great things about these is, lets say you want a new sink in the garage or basement. Get a SharkBite Tee fitting, install a piece of pipe with a valve already installed on the pipe. It can be copper, cpvc or pex. Turn off the water. Cut the pipe where you want to install a tee fitting, and drain the water into a bucket. You don't have to worry about some water dripping as long as you can work. Cut the pipe so that a tee fitting will fit. Debur the pipe (very end only) with emery cloth. Wipe clean. Pop on the tee with the valve already attached. You can now turn on the water. I can do this in under 10 minutes. Do you know how long it would take to do this without SharkBites? Try a Couple of hours.
I will be posting more Do-it yourself tips, so please subscribe to my blog.
When the jobs are too complicated or you just do not have time, call me, and you will not regret it.
Thanks,
Sal Pizzurro
I've known about these for a while, and I think these are awesome. Check them out here SharkBite.com.
You can find them at the home centers and every plumbing supply. (make sure they are SharkBite TM)
I will be posting more Do-it yourself tips, so please subscribe to my blog.
When the jobs are too complicated or you just do not have time, call me, and you will not regret it.
Thanks,
Sal Pizzurro
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