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3/4 in. Push-to-Connect x 3/4 in. FIP x 18 in. Braided Stainless Steel Water Heater Connector with Integrated Ball Valve

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  • Fastest way to connect water heater to hot or cold water lines
  • Flexiblity makes installation easier when pipes do not line up
  • Integrated ball valve compatible with PEX, copper, CPVC and PE-RT
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Product Details

The 3/4 in. x 18 in. SharkBite Water Heater Connector with Integrated Ball Valve allows you to easily connect your Hot and Cold-Water Supply lines to your Water Heater. After applying pipe thread tape to the MIP nipples on your water heater, thread the FIP end of the Water Heater connector onto the tank and tighten with channel locks. Then simply push the SharkBite Push-Fit end onto Copper, PEX, or CPVC pipes and your Water Heater is connected. The Integrated Ball Valve on the SharkBite Water Heater Connector provides a quarter-turn, single handle shut-off to the water supply. The braided stainless-steel lines are available in different lengths from 12 in. - 24 in. (without Ball Valve) and are also available in Corrugated Stainless Steel. SharkBite Water Heater Connectors will decrease the amount of time and effort needed to install a Water Heater in your home and are the fastest way to complete your project.
  • Lead free DZR brass fittings, braided stainless steel hose
  • Use to connect to any combination of copper, PEX, CPVC, or PE-RT pipes
  • Innovative push-to-connect design makes for quick and easy installation
  • Push-to-connect fittings require no solder, glue, unions or tools
  • Fitting can be rotated on pipe after installation making it easier to work in tight spaces
  • Designed for potable water distribution as well as hydronic heating applications
  • Corrosion resistant to improve longevity
  • Listed by IAPMO and design certified and listed to ASSE 1061/NSF 61
  • Meets IAPMO, UPC, IPC, and cUPC requirements
  • Demount clip allows user to release the fitting from the pipe for convenient installation flexibility (sold separately)
  • Rated to 200 degree F and 200 psi
  • 3/4 in. pipe insertion depth = 1-1/8 in.
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Specifications

Dimensions: H 1 in, W 1.26 in, D 18 in

Dimensions

Product Depth (in.)18 inProduct Height (in.)1 in
Product Length (in.)18 inProduct Width (in.)1.26 in

Details

ApplicationPotable WaterCompatible Brand/ModelALL
Finish FamilySilver MetallicFor Use WithElectric Tank, Electric Tankless, Gas Tank, Gas Tankless
MaterialRubber/BrassPack Size1
Product Weight (lb.)1.19 lbReturnable90-Day

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Questions & Answers

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Q:Can I use this on CPVC 4120 - drinking water?
by|Nov 20, 2023
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A:  Hi, The SharkBite Max 3/4 in. Push-to-Connect x 3/4 in. FIP x 18 in. Braided Stainless Steel Water Heater Connector Ball Valve will work on CPVC pipe that has been tested to the (ASTM D 2846, CSA B137.6) standard. You will find this information printed on the pipe. If you have any more questions you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. Kind regards,

by|Nov 22, 2023
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    Q:The rubber washer in the non shut-off end is leaking, will a standard hose washer work for a replacement?
    by|Apr 30, 2023
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    A:  Hi, The SharkBite 3/4 in. Push-to-Connect x 3/4 in. FIP x 18 in. Braided Stainless Steel Water Heater Connector does not come with a standard hose washer. If you will call tech support at 877-700-4242 we will gladly assist you with the correct rubber washer. (Kind regards,)

    by|May 1, 2023

      A:  Unsure, because a standard garden hose is 5/8". I think you're better off asking the company that manufactures the product.

      by|May 1, 2023
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        Q:can this be used on polybutylene pipe ?
        by|Dec 18, 2022
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        A:  Hi, The SharkBite 3/4 in. Push-to-Connect x 3/4 in. FIP x 18 in. Braided Stainless Steel Water Heater Connector with Integrated Ball Valve has not been tested and approved with polybutylene. You can use a transition coupling to connect to the polybutylene pipe. I've attached a link for the transition coupling. If you have any more questions you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. (https://www.sharkbite.com/us/en/brass-push-to-connect/fittings/couplings/push-to-connect-polybutylene-transition-coupling) (Kind regards,)

        by|Dec 20, 2022
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          Q:Does the shark bite braided hose with shut off valve come in 12? length for hot water heater 3/4 by3/4
          by|Mar 26, 2022
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          A:  Hi, The SharkBite 3/4 in. Push-to-Connect x 3/4 in. FIP x 18 in. Braided Stainless Steel Water Heater Connector with Integrated Ball Valve only comes in a 18" length. If you have any more questions you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. (Kind regards,)

          by|Mar 28, 2022
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            Customer Reviews

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            Black flakes in your hot water
            These install easy enough, however as many others have noted, the rubber lining starts to deteriorate within a year or so. This causes small black flakes to start appearing in your tub, etc. Attached are photos of what the inside of mine looked like at 24 months post install. Disgusting.
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            Hello, please give our Customer Service Team a call at 1-877-700-4242 so we can assist with the issue. SharkBiteCashAcme
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              I needed to replace my water heater. I also wanted to install a tempering valve at the same time....
              I needed to replace my water heater. I also wanted to install a tempering valve at the same time. Of coarse, nothing lined up. With this house, it takes forever to gets things drained enough to be able to sweat joints. So I went with the Sharkbite fittings. The one end threads nicely to the fittings on the water heater, (Or in my case, the tempering valve.) The other end slides onto the cut copper pipe. You can make the connections while you are still getting a trickle of water out of the pipe. The next time you have to replace the water heater, you have some adjustment in case the connections don't line up.
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              Product is a described. It was easy to install and seems like it will last for years of service....
              Product is a described. It was easy to install and seems like it will last for years of service. It made installing a new water heater an easy install without having to sweat copper pipes. I would recommend even though they are a bit expensive.
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              Eliminates time wasted cutting and fitting pipe and fittings. Push to connect and you’re done. Pe...
              Eliminates time wasted cutting and fitting pipe and fittings. Push to connect and you’re done. Perfect for a diy water heater replacement.
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              Installed water heater in less than 3hrs, using these. It was great not having to solder pipes an...
              Installed water heater in less than 3hrs, using these. It was great not having to solder pipes and I would of had to reposition copper pipes, replaced heater was 18yrs old. And i'm not a licensed plumber.
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              This is truly the easiest plumbing connection on the planet. I used a couple of these 12 years a...
              This is truly the easiest plumbing connection on the planet. I used a couple of these 12 years ago or so on some washer connections at my mom's. Did not worry too much about them as the laundry set up was in the garage. I used this for my water heater that is located in my laundry room which is in my house. Some consider them a temporary fix and I get that but I know other folks that have had them installed for years. When installing them make sure your pipe cut is clean and has not deformed the copper in any way. Then use 400-600 sandpaper to clean the copper about two inches worth or as far as you can if less than that. Press firmly, it should slide on most of that two inches. In the pic attached you can see that you can still add insulation to the pipe, it will leave some gap on other side of handle but you could cut a piece for that too if you wanted.
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              Well, I can’t say that much about this supply line with shut off. It is an awesome a piece of ing...
              Well, I can’t say that much about this supply line with shut off. It is an awesome a piece of ingenuity to help out the homeowner. We thought oh no don't turn on the water its will just blow off the pipe. You cut pipe, get a smooth end, push it on the pipe and that's it. Screw another end into the tank and you're done. No soldering, gluing or taping fitting. Love it.
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                Don’t ever buy!!!!!
                The rubber on the inside WILL degrade and ruin your entire hot water system in your house!!! We have black sticky flakes and debris that you can’t get off the tub even by wiping your finger on it. We have spent thousands to try and fix. At this point we are told we would need to replumb the house. I’m beyond frustrated and scared my children will get cancer from this black material in the water. Seriously DONT buy!!! Yes we are filing a claim with shark bite but they are asking proof of purchase from over 4 years ago... Having the defective part and pictures aren’t sufficient.
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                  Replaced a 14 year old water heater and this made it so easy!! Going to replace all the sink and ...
                  Replaced a 14 year old water heater and this made it so easy!! Going to replace all the sink and toilet valves with Sharkbite!
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                    SharkBite work great. Make sure to leave enough space between pipe joints and couplers to install...
                    SharkBite work great. Make sure to leave enough space between pipe joints and couplers to install the removal tool before installing the bites or you'll go mad trying to get it off. Don't think you want need to remove them either. What if they leak a little and need to be adjusted.
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