Hello, we apologize for the inconvenience you are experiencing with the 1/2 in. SharkBite Female Pipe Thread Adapter. We would be happy to work with you on this to ensure you are completely satisfied with any SharkBite product, and we understand your frustration with the outcome. Our products are intended for long-term use and we stand behind our products 100%. Please contact our Customer Service Team at 1-877-700-4242 as we'd like to remedy the situation, and if possible, get the product back from you for further examination.