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1/2" Sharkbite Max x 3/4" Stainless Steel Braided SharkBite Max Water Heater Connector, Lead Free (18" Length)
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Product Highlights
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1/2" x 3/4"
Stainless Steel
PEX, CPVC, OD Controlled Copper
Push Fit
NSF Standards Met
18"
Description
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SharkBite Max braided flexible water heater connector allows you to work in tight spaces and easily connect a water heater with existing pipes that don't line up. Our braided water heater supply lines are approved for use on electric or gas water heaters with a flue vent. Rely on SharkBite Max innovative push-to-connect water heater hose design to reduce extra joints or fittings, allowing for faster install time.
Product Features
Product Features
- Fastest way to connect PEX, copper, CPVC, PE-RT or HDPE SDR-9 pipe.*
- Half the insertion effort, double the burst pressure.**
- Can be installed on wet lines and pressure tested immediately.
- Stainless steel retainer adds strength and durability.
- High-performance DZR lead-free brass body.
- No special tools, crimping, soldering or glue required.
- Can be rotated after installation.
- No tube liner required for PEX.
- Rated to 140°F and 200 psi.
- 25-year warranty when properly installed on PEX, copper, CPVC and PE-RT.
- 5-year warranty when properly installed with HDPE SDR-9.
- Can be easily removed using a disconnect clip, disconnect tongs or pro disconnect tool.
- Water heater installation
- Gas water heater installation
- Tankless water heater installation
Specs
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| Length: | 18" |
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| Connection Type: | Push-Fit x FIP |
| Application: | Plumbing |
| Length (Inches): | 18" |
| Size: | 1/2" x 3/4" |
| Type: | Braided |
| Material: | Stainless Steel |
| Thread Type: | Female |
| Warranty: | 25 Year |
| Standards Met: | NSF |
| Fitting System Compatibility: | Push Fit |
| Tubing Compatibility: | PEX CPVC OD Controlled Copper |
| Insertion Depth: | 15/16" |
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4.77 out of 22 reviews
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Worth every penny in time saved
This is the easiest and quickest way to connect a water heater!
I hope it lasts as long as the water heater. I worry about flexible connections...
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Eventually produces BLACK carbon flakes
Stainless steel braided hoses that have the black rubber lining tend to break down when exposed to chlorinated water over a period of time, and this is especially evident when connected to the hot water side of the homeowners system. - City of Kerrville Water Department TX
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2 parts in one. Fast. Easy.
Quick. Easy. Time and money: fast install, two parts in one. No brainer.
WOL
Solo, MO
3 years ago
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Quick connection, good profit maker.
mac
Pennsylvania
4 years ago
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Very Convenient, Worked Well
I had to replace the dip tube in my hot water heater. I used this product to connect the cold water pipe to the heater afterwards. Saved lots of time, money, effort because I did not have to rework the old PEX piping.
Ryan
Richmond, VA
5 years ago
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i would buy this again
cheaper than at professional plumbing houses
Todd
Ohio
7 years ago
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Would buy again
Used to hook up a few unit ventilators in a tight spot . wouldn't consider it a permanent fix but building is being demolished in the spring so good for one season in my opinion.
No leaks!
Matt
Berne NY
7 years ago
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Good quality
Works great, connected my tankless water heater to house plastic cpvc.
No leaks, no problems.
Mike
Port St Lucie
7 years ago
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Sharkbite
Fine
Mike
NY
8 years ago
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Connecting hot water recirculation line
No copper pipe soldering needed.
Ricky
Paso Robles, CA
8 years ago
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Great Product Very Easy Install
Having never used a connector like this before was a little skeptical
However was the easiest install ever (2 minutes) and has worked and not leaked since
Would def. buy this type of fitting again
cimi
Whitestone
8 years ago
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Recent purchase
Excellent customer service, quality products!
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NJ
8 years ago
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Product Q&A
5 Questions5 Questions
Q: Can the stainless steel tubing have a bend in it and safely perform? What is the maximum allowable bend?
Asked by Retired 10 years ago
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Yes, the flexible tubing can be bent but not kinked. The maximum bend is about 5 times the tube size, ie. 5x3/4"=3 3/4".
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Yes you can bend it slow and easy.
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Q: Will these work for Aquapex tubing?
Asked by Nicholas 12 years ago
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Verified Reply- SupplyHouse StaffYes, it will.
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Q: 1/2" x 3/4" FIP Sharkbite Flexible Water Heater Connector - 18" Hi. Can anyone tell me which end is 1/2" and which end 3/4"? I need the threaded end to be 3/4" and the push fit to be 1/2"
Asked by #4 13 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffThe threaded end is 3/4" and is designed to connect to standard water heater connections.
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Q: will this fitting go over a 3/4 copper pipe is this the other end of the connector i see in picture it just locks on to a 3/4" cut off end/is this the sharkbite feature your talking about in ad.
Asked by frank 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffOne side of the connector is designed to connect to the 3/4" standard connection on a water heater, while the other side connects to 3/4" PEX, copper, or CPVC using a SharkBite connection.
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Yes.
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One end goes to the water heater connection, the other end like you stated goes over a ¾ pipe, (cvpc, pex, or copper).
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Yes, It just slips over the cut off end of a 3/4" copper pipe, you can't get any easier. I use these any time I put in a new hot water heater. Scott Sandquist
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Whatever size Sharkbite fits in Pex will fit the same on PVC and copper
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Q: is this water heater connector lead free?
Asked by ken 14 years ago
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Verified Reply- PexSupply StaffThis item is not lead-free. Part U3088FLEX15LF is the lead-free version of this part.
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The fitting is brass, stainless steel braided EDPM hose. No lead.
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It is not totally lead free according to www.sharkbite.com but is considered safe for potable water in 47 states. They do make lead free products with an "LF" suffix on part number for sale in CA, VT amd MD.
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