Questions and Answers for SharkBite 1 in. x 3/4 in. Push-to-Connect Brass Reducing Coupling Fitting

A:  Hi Charlie, The SharkBite 1 in. x 3/4 in. Push-to-Connect Brass Reducing Coupling will not connect to PVC pipe. We do have some PVC fittings but they aren't reducing. I've attached a link to our PVC fittings. If you have anymore questions you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. (https://www.sharkbite.com/us/en/search?s=pvc) Kind regards,

A:  Hi, The SharkBite 1/2 in. x 3/8 in. Push-to-Connect Brass Reducing Coupling Fitting will connect to the following pipes. PEX (ASTM F876, CSA B137.5) Copper (ASTM B 88) CPVC (ASTM D 2846, CSA B137.6) PE-RT (ASTM F 2769) HDPE (SDR-9 ASTM D2737). The SharkBite push-to-connect fittings are measured in CTS (copper tube size) which is also referred to as ID. If you have any more questions you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. Kind regards,

A:  Yes I used for the RO water system

A:  yes, it should , as long as the tubing on the refrig. is 3/8 outside diameter.

A:  HI, The SharkBite 1/2 in. x 1/4 in. (3/8 in. O.D.) Push-to-Connect Brass Reducing Coupling will work with pipes that have been tested to the standard listed below. PEX (ASTM F876, CSA B137.5) Copper (ASTM B 88) CPVC (ASTM D 2846, CSA B137.6) PE-RT (ASTM F 2769) HDPE (SDR-9 ASTM D2737) If your 1/4" plastic tubing is not one of the listed pipes then the SharkBite push-to-connect fitting may leak in your application. If you have any more questions you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. (Kind regards,)

A:  You can remove it for copper. It is meant to stiffen PEX so the shark bite grips/seals evenly around the pipe.

A:  There's had been many assumption made regarding the plastic tubing. I heard by taking it off you may damage the fitting. Therefore I will leave it to your discretion. However when it comes to Pex leave it on.

A:  Hello, When installing SharkBite reducing coupling model # U058LFA with copper or CPVC pipe the tube stiffeners can be left in the fitting or they can be removed. When installing this fitting with PEX, PE-RT or HDPE tubing it is necessary to leave the tube stiffener in the fitting. If you have additional questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our technical support department at 877-700-4242. Best Regards,

A:  Hello, Unfortunately, SharkBite part # UXL013528 is not suitable for use with PVC pipe. If you have additional questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our technical support department at 877-700-4242. Best Regards,

A:  About 1” total

A:  Hello, SharkBite reducing coupling part # U058LF has an overall length of 2.2". If you have additional questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our technical support department at 877-700-4242. Best Regards,

A:  Hello, SharkBite part # UXL014135 is suitable for use with 1-1/2" CTS (copper tube size) CPVC but unfortunately we do not offer any fittings that are suitable for use with chrome plated brass pipe. These fittings are intended for use in potable water applications and using them in any other application could cause components such as O-rings to fail. If you have additional questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our technical support department at 877-700-4242. Best Regards,

A:  Yes it will increase the pressure slightly, but you have to maintain a Constant pressure and pipe size too your device. It would be better to increase the pipe size from your source to the device.

A:  Hello, SharkBite reducing couplings will allow you to increase pipe size but will not necessarily increase outlet pressure or water flow. If you have additional questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our technical support department at 877-700-4242. Best Regards,