I had some remodeling done and the plumber used these connectors to transition from copper to pex. I asked about these and he said he uses them in transitions in accessible locations but not in hidden locations. I know PEX (the new PEX) has a fairly well documented track record, but I was curious about the shark bite connectors. It seems that for every plumber who likes them another won’t let go of his solder and torch. Anyone have a track record with these longer than the year or so I’ve know about them?
I follow a couple of plumbing forums, (one exclusively for pros). The main impression that I get about Shark Bite connectors is that they are not very well received by the professional plumber because it makes anyone feel as if they can be a plumber, regardless of their basic understanding of the craft. I believe that most plumbers admit (grudgingly at times) that Shark Bite fittings work as advertised, but point out that they are not ideal in many situations.
they won’t meet code for behind a cabinet or up in a soffit ? only solder jnts there ? what about hidden transitions from copper to pex OR jnts in copper supply lines ?
working down at the shore on a new kitchen & getting ready to mud the drywall,,, THANKS ! ! !
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