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SharkBite

A brand of Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC)
Founded 2004 United States mid-range price

About SharkBite

SharkBite is an American plumbing brand owned by RWC (Reliance Worldwide Corporation), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Launched in 2004, SharkBite revolutionized plumbing with push-to-connect fittings that require no soldering, crimping, clamps, or special tools. Simply push the fitting onto copper, PEX, or CPVC pipe for an instant watertight connection. SharkBite is the #1 push-to-connect plumbing brand and is widely available at Home Depot, Lowe's, and plumbing supply stores.

Known for: The #1 push-to-connect plumbing fitting brand requiring no soldering or special tools, compatible with copper, PEX, and CPVC

Product Categories

Pipes & Fittings

SharkBite manufactures push-to-connect fittings, PEX pipe, valves, water heater connectors, and plumbing repair products. Their brass push-fit fittings work with copper, PEX, and CPVC pipe without soldering or special tools. Product line includes couplings, elbows, tees, valves, transition fittings, and EvoPEX push-to-connect PEX fittings with integrated stiffener.

Product Lines: Push-to-Connect Brass Fittings EvoPEX Push-Fit System PEX Pipe Ball Valves Water Heater Connectors Repair Couplings
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Certifications & Standards

UPC Listed NSF/ANSI 61 CSA Certified ASSE 1061

Warranty

25-year limited warranty on push-to-connect fittings

Related How-To Guides

How to Solder Copper Pipe

Solder (sweat) copper pipe joints the right way -- cut, clean, flux, heat, and feed solder for watertight connections that last the life of the building.
How to Use SharkBite Fittings

Use SharkBite push-fit fittings on copper, PEX, or CPVC -- how they work, how to prep the pipe, how to connect, and how to disconnect when needed.
How to Fix a Burst Pipe

Stop the flooding, patch the pipe, and make a permanent repair -- emergency and long-term fixes for a burst water pipe using SharkBite fittings, compression couplings, or solder.
How to Insulate Pipes

Wrap exposed pipes with foam insulation to prevent freezing, reduce heat loss, and stop condensation sweating. Under $20 in materials for most homes.

Common Problems

Pinhole Leaks in Copper

Tiny holes from the inside out due to pitting corrosion. Start as small drips or green stains. One is a repair. Multiple are a warning that the entire system may be deteriorating.
Water Hammer

Loud banging when a valve closes suddenly. Shockwave can damage pipes, loosen fittings, and stress connections. Fix: hammer arrestors, recharge air chambers, or reduce pressure.
Frozen Pipes

Water freezing inside a pipe generates over 2,000 PSI -- enough to split copper, PEX, or PVC. Pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces, attics, and garages are most vulnerable. Quick thawing before a burst saves thousands.
High Water Bill

Unexplained spike in your water bill usually means a hidden leak, running toilet, or dripping fixture. Finding and fixing it saves hundreds per year.