1/2 in. Push-to-Connect Fitting Stainless Steel Disconnect Tong

A:  Hi, The orange clip is a disconnect clip and the SharkBite 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect Fitting Stainless Steel Disconnect Tong will do the same job as the orange disconnect clip. If you have any more questions you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. (Kind regards,)

A:  No, it’s for taking them apart. It helps with most connections but I’ve found it hard to get copper to come loose.

A:  Hi, The SharkBite 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect Fitting Stainless Steel Disconnect Tong's is designed to help you remove a SharkBite push-to-connect fitting. It does not help you install a SharkBite push-to-connect fitting. If you have any more questions you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. (Kind regards,)

A:  No, it helps remove them. Be sure to get the right size for the pipes you have.

A:  It helps you remove a sharkbite connector if you need to remove it. 

A:  But 1/2 tool for 1/2 Pipe

A:  I simply go by the pipe size. 1/2" pipe, 1/2" tongs. If 3/4" pipe, 3/4" tongs. Has worked fine so far.

A:  Hello, For 1/2" (5/8 O.D. pipe/tubing) SharkBIte fittings use disconnect tong part # U711A (SKU # 1001647156). For 3/4" (7/8" O.D. pipe/tubing) SharkBIte fittings use disconnect tong part # U713A (SKU # 1001671897). For 1" (1-1/8" O.D. pipe/tubing) SharkBIte fittings use disconnect tong part # U715A (SKU # 1001671911). If you have additional questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our technical support department at 877-700-4242. Best Regards,

A:  If you have 1/2 in pipe you need the 1/2 tongs. They also sell an orange semi circle clip that works well too and it's cheaper. If you don't use it a lot then get that one.

A:  1/2" should work with 1/2" pipe, as 3/4" works with 3/4" pipe

A:  It should work on any type. They are basicly all made the same way,

A:  It should work. They look same to me. Basically one side pushes on the plastic ring and the other side straddles the pipe for leverage. My hands are not that strong and could not get the fitting off with the cheaper sharkbite plastic ring, but had no p ry problem with the disconnect tongs.

A:  I just used for Sharkbite fittings, so I don't know the BrassCtaft one. Each clip size is different, one is fit to 1/2 inch pipe, but the other one is fit to the valve itself to hold.

A:  Only Sharkbite. Furthermore, if your Sharkbite connector is too close to an adjacent joint, preventing you from getting the tong behind the release sleeve, you won't get it off the pipe anyway. Then you'll have to melt said sleeve into a plastic-y goop with your mapp torch, producing numerous fumes. Also, "Numerous Fumes" is my new screamo band name.

A:  Have never used the other brand. Next time you visit your Home Depot, get one off the shelf and try for size on other type fittings.