Review on 🦈 SharkBite U4008LFA Brass Conversion Coupling, 1/2" x 1/2" - Efficient Plumbing Connector by Scott Ramu

For those of us with older polybutylene pipework these Sharkbite connections are ideal for replacing leaking polybutylene pipe and fittings with more modern PEX or PVC during renovation jobs. lines and accessories. The gray side of the PB is pressed onto the old PB tube - this takes some effort. Sharkbite is easier to press against PEX, PVC or copper. These Sharkbite connectors are very well designed. TIP: Don't forget to use the Sharkbite pipe deburring tool and depth tool to properly align the end of the cut PB/PEX/PVC pipe. Use a depth gauge to mark where the fitting should stop on the pipe. A nice bonus - after the fitting is pressed onto the pipe you can simply rotate it to the desired angle so there are no alignment problems. In addition, you should get a Sharkbite Disconnect Clip (1/2 or 3/4) so that the fittings can be easily removed if necessary. These devices are relatively expensive, but worth it. In addition to this item, I purchased a Sharkbite tee, elbow, adapters, pipe cutter, valves, and PEX pipe. Very happy with all of their products.