How to connect Copper to Pex using SharkBite Fittings...

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  • čas přidán 20. 12. 2020
  • In this video I will show you all of the tips and tricks to connecting copper to Pex using Sharkbite fittings... If you follow these easy instructions in this video you will be a Pro in no time at all ..
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Komentáře • 254

  • @Coral_dude
    @Coral_dude Před 2 lety +78

    Those mitts tell me shut up and listen

  • @heretoserve5023
    @heretoserve5023 Před 9 měsíci +6

    There are some people worth listening to and there are some people you really wish you had not listened to, I think it is obvious which class this gentleman belongs to... What you are getting here is the upper class of CZcams instruction!

  • @LScofield1
    @LScofield1 Před rokem +18

    Appreciate your straightforward video. No music, no graphics ... just the information. That's what I needed. Thank you!!!

  • @DaOl-tx5ln
    @DaOl-tx5ln Před 18 dny +1

    Thank you sir for helping me I didn't know what I was in for your video really helped me out once again thanks

  • @Dee-hi5zj
    @Dee-hi5zj Před rokem +5

    thanks for reinstating my faith in my decision to go all shark bite push. i ordered a bunch of fittings for my project and started running into these self-proclaimed "Old School" plumbers on You Tube who nearly scared me off... Well, at 76, I'm "old school" too... BUT I'm willing to try new ideas, methods, and materials before I throw out the baby with the bath water... Your video has helped me keep my confidence. Anyone out there with hands that look like my own CAN be trusted! Looks like that damn Bobcat laid into you as well as me!!! I became a new sub because of this video. My appreciation.

  • @heretoserve5023
    @heretoserve5023 Před 9 měsíci +2

    There are some people who know what they are talking about, and then there are other people who think they know what they're talking about and then again there's other people just have no idea what they're talkin about...
    AND THEN YOU HAVE THIS GUY!
    YOU HAVE THIS GUY WHO'S OBVIOUSLY IN A CLASS OF HIS OWN, KIND OF LIKE AN ELITE CLASS PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO SPEAK WITH AUTHORITY BECAUSE THEY ARE OFFERING VALUABLE, USEFUL AND ACCURATE TRUSTWORTHY INFORMATION!
    SO I'D LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU FOR SHARING THAT WITH US!

  • @jaredmanders9128
    @jaredmanders9128 Před 2 lety +35

    Straight to the point, no BS. Thank you.

  • @rufiorufioo
    @rufiorufioo Před 2 měsíci +1

    Sharbite and pex stuff is a complete game changer. Love the stuff

  • @heretoserve5023
    @heretoserve5023 Před 9 měsíci +2

    The cryin shame about this video is that I can only give it one thumbs 👍
    ... What about the five stars that it deserves!?!?

  • @michaelscalmato1960
    @michaelscalmato1960 Před 2 lety +9

    The best video I've seen and very, very precise teaching. Thank you!!

  • @alexruiz-vasquez7280
    @alexruiz-vasquez7280 Před 2 lety +15

    Thank you! Your directions are great! Very detailed, great tips, great visuals, great teacher!

  • @rafaeldiazus
    @rafaeldiazus Před 2 lety +5

    Excellent instructional clarity. Thank you.

  • @waledharedy1370
    @waledharedy1370 Před rokem

    Amazing teacher . God bless you sir .

  • @steveklinck526
    @steveklinck526 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great presentation. Clear and concise. Thanks for putting this together.

  • @ronb5391
    @ronb5391 Před 2 lety +2

    Really good detailed example. Check at 4:45 u said twist the PEX clockwise but to be accurate the tool clockwise the PEX counter clockwise.
    Thank you much for the video. going to change my spigot right now!!

  • @danielwatters5906
    @danielwatters5906 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for explaining the process in basic simple terms that we diy need. Thank you again

  • @kennethnugent8255
    @kennethnugent8255 Před 2 lety +2

    that was an awsome video....saved my butt on a job dealing with copper water lines!!!!!

  • @VolksdeutscheSS
    @VolksdeutscheSS Před rokem +1

    Good video, Mr. Scott. Thanks for covering the niceties of de-burring, etc.

  • @TonyOhio
    @TonyOhio Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much for your wonderful guide. You teach us by your heart

  • @mac8775
    @mac8775 Před 3 lety +10

    Informative video with all the details, thank you, I will do what you do.

  • @blackhorse2947
    @blackhorse2947 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely the best information and demonstration video……… Big Thanks

  • @williamso9342
    @williamso9342 Před rokem

    Thanks for the Video! By the look of your working hands its straight to the point.

  • @diydaddy5092
    @diydaddy5092 Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you for the great video. You make it look very easy.

  • @juancharangas8544
    @juancharangas8544 Před 2 lety +11

    Gracias por los detalles que a enseñado… su video a sido muy útil para mi y me imagino que para mucha gente también 👍🏻

  • @bigallis1
    @bigallis1 Před rokem

    Great video and detail for working with these products. Thank you for doing it.

  • @mariadelaluzmelendezaldape384

    Very good skin cut!!!!!

  • @aaronaaron4155
    @aaronaaron4155 Před 2 lety

    Exactly what I need to do. Thanks for the info!

  • @qvu100
    @qvu100 Před 2 lety

    Great video. This is what I am looking for... Thanks a million.

  • @HelpfulHarry
    @HelpfulHarry Před rokem

    great video, simple and good teacher

  • @almamdani6564
    @almamdani6564 Před 2 měsíci

    good tip on inside burrs and protip tool. thank you.

  • @dankyjoker
    @dankyjoker Před 2 lety +1

    Damn, thems are some working man hands, respect and thank you for good info!

  • @Cheeeks_Cheeeks_
    @Cheeeks_Cheeeks_ Před 3 lety +13

    Excellent demo and clear explaination. Nice job!

  • @generaljackson1741
    @generaljackson1741 Před 2 lety +29

    now those are workman's hands!

    • @diymrscott4983
      @diymrscott4983  Před 2 lety +4

      They are pretty beat up...

    • @generaljackson1741
      @generaljackson1741 Před 2 lety +2

      i had a helluva time using the slip coupling. once you move that piece on and use their little orange plastic "tool" to reposition, good luck

    • @Honestandtruth
      @Honestandtruth Před 2 lety +1

      @@diymrscott4983 Can We use SharkBite for Underground water line..???

    • @diymrscott4983
      @diymrscott4983  Před 2 lety

      @@Honestandtruth With everything that I have read about them I have never found anything that says you can or can't use them underground. So I'm not sure how to answers your question.. Hope that Helps Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

    • @richardtran5430
      @richardtran5430 Před 2 lety

      Any shark bite can connect copper to pex a or different ? That means we much choose a special shark bite ? Thanks

  • @steeverreno
    @steeverreno Před 2 lety

    Well done. Good sound. Thank you, sir.

  • @UbayLanas
    @UbayLanas Před 2 lety

    Thanks for your info video that will help to do the plumbing at my house. I hope you will completely heal the cut on your left index finger. 😊 Cheers!

  • @sunjaybedi4389
    @sunjaybedi4389 Před rokem

    Thanks, clear and concise

  • @JBGecko13yt
    @JBGecko13yt Před 2 lety +33

    great instruction, thanks! Now about that finger, vaseline and two 1 inch flex bandaids will heal that cut. leave them on for a week or change every three days

    • @Kmn6666
      @Kmn6666 Před 2 lety +2

      Your funny 😆

    • @kingofjersey4742
      @kingofjersey4742 Před 2 lety +1

      This a real man he probably threw super glue in it and nothing works better then super glue ask your doctor

    • @justaguy9553
      @justaguy9553 Před rokem +2

      Those hands have a lot of mileage on them

    • @robsouth8045
      @robsouth8045 Před rokem +2

      He’s from that generation where you just look at it and keep working.

  • @woody43512
    @woody43512 Před 2 lety +2

    Great job. Thank you

  • @ascensionprotocols2879

    Great video! Thank you for your instruction! 😎

  • @alexandervilone1576
    @alexandervilone1576 Před 2 lety

    That was an amazing video. Thank you!

  • @spaman5440
    @spaman5440 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video short and to the point..Thanks

  • @robbieeades1956
    @robbieeades1956 Před rokem +1

    Daggone man, mine and your fingers and hands look just alike. They've been through alot of miles and projects. Great video.

  • @louistran3870
    @louistran3870 Před 6 měsíci

    thank you very much, very good information

  • @stevem5139
    @stevem5139 Před 2 lety

    All banged up. Great video

  • @josephtomanek6414
    @josephtomanek6414 Před 4 měsíci +4

    You deburred the outside of the PEX pipe BUT did not deburr the outside of the 3/4-inch copper pipe. This should be done in case there is a burr that could nick/cut the black O-ring in the SharkBite fitting. One less chance of a possible leak. Otherwise, a great video.

  • @starladear100
    @starladear100 Před rokem

    My hands are well on their way to looking like that! Great video thanks

  • @collegegrads
    @collegegrads Před rokem

    Awesome video… very helpful

  • @michaelrambo685
    @michaelrambo685 Před rokem

    Thank you sir. That was perfect

  • @TuanNguyen-yl3ms
    @TuanNguyen-yl3ms Před rokem

    Very detailed thanks

  • @ebo2584
    @ebo2584 Před 8 měsíci +1

    excellent video thank you

  • @Urbestieee18
    @Urbestieee18 Před rokem

    Outstanding, thank you.

  • @RAVENSOCAL
    @RAVENSOCAL Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great explanation,,thanks for the update 👍👍

  • @hermitsoul8465
    @hermitsoul8465 Před 2 lety +1

    excellent video , ty

  • @BigmoRivera
    @BigmoRivera Před rokem

    great job nicely done

  • @Bargle5
    @Bargle5 Před rokem +1

    For what it's worth. You can also cut the PEX tubing with a regular tubing cutter (most of the time). but you need to deburr the inside edge of the tubing with a reamer as well. It's slower, but works and I already had both a tubing cutter and reamer on hand. I was helping my brother do some PEX replacement last weekend and he had 2 tubing cutters on hand. On one, the cutter wheel didn't clear the body of the cutter enough to cut all the way through the PEX. The second did and that's what we used.

  • @JV-we6vr
    @JV-we6vr Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you sir great instructions

  • @mathewekola6549
    @mathewekola6549 Před rokem

    Good stuff! Thank you

  • @Michael-yt3wz
    @Michael-yt3wz Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you sir.

  • @andreassiemund4101
    @andreassiemund4101 Před rokem

    Well explained!

  • @mrabimohammad9280
    @mrabimohammad9280 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much

  • @twomustangs
    @twomustangs Před rokem +6

    I think this is a good, general overview for beginners. I found that with plumbing in place and no leverage, getting the connections in and apart is not quite so easy as one would think. Filing the Cu is a good idea.
    When trying to disconnect an inline, in place, overhead, vertical SharkBite fitting, it was my experience that the disconnect tongs were necessary - just couldn't get enough force with the clip. That's the deal with SharkBite that bench demos don't convey. Not to scare anyone away from it, but be aware that these fittings are tight for a reason. They don't just slide on and off.

    • @Bargle5
      @Bargle5 Před rokem

      Yep, I went with the tong style from the start. Glad I did.

    • @josebispo8173
      @josebispo8173 Před rokem

      @@Bargle5 é deveria ter também para unir com cobre e alumínio por isso não gostei 👎

  • @alnuaemeaburawa7630
    @alnuaemeaburawa7630 Před 6 měsíci

    👍 just perfect and clear

  • @gavhoffdrums3129
    @gavhoffdrums3129 Před 2 lety +3

    Thats a nice size cut on your finger! I feel your pain, yesterday on my job site, I cut my hands up pretty good installing baseboard heating

  • @thepitpatrol
    @thepitpatrol Před 2 lety

    Great video

  • @jjhatnm
    @jjhatnm Před rokem +1

    Just look at those hands. You know he is good at this.

  • @garypic4083
    @garypic4083 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Them some beat up hands
    Good video

  • @rachellee8611
    @rachellee8611 Před 2 měsíci

    I was searching to do my 3 quater sprinkler ball shut offvalve and I managed to cut the piece out and took to the Home Depot and they helped me to find the same thing as the one I had then, they also told me I need saldin it after put it together, I bought whole bunch of stuffs and didn't work for me it still leaked. Now I saw your video using push in copper, wow, why didn't they tell me this. I thank you so much for all this information.
    I am going to the Home Depot again to get all stuffs. Thanks

  • @heretoserve5023
    @heretoserve5023 Před 9 měsíci +1

    It was helpful and thank you!
    (If I can just add this point it was a pleasure listening to your video, inspired with confidence that you know what you're talkin about and YOU ARE NOT SOME YAHOO!)

    • @heretoserve5023
      @heretoserve5023 Před 9 měsíci

      What I mean by saying YOU ARE NOT SOME YAHOO, is that CZcams is saturated with yahoos who have no idea what they're talkin about but unfortunately believe that they are some authority on the topic FEEDING PEOPLE BAD INFORMATION, BAD METHODS, BAD IDEAS, AND BAD BELIEVES!)
      SO AGAIN LET ME SAY THANK YOU!

  • @ScottyLo
    @ScottyLo Před rokem

    Money well spent for those tools. Thanks for sharing

  • @philochristos
    @philochristos Před rokem

    I'm amazed that those work.

  • @teeing9355
    @teeing9355 Před rokem

    This guys hands are awsome.

  • @floatbro4441
    @floatbro4441 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for the info! I’m about to install a whole home water filter and have never worked with pex. About to buy those tools and some shark bites and get after it!

    • @diymrscott4983
      @diymrscott4983  Před 2 lety +2

      Way to go good for you...I just redid my entire RV. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

    • @stv1249
      @stv1249 Před rokem

      ​@@diymrscott4983 no plastic inserts is need for the copper inserts r only for plastic

  • @Oaxmex346
    @Oaxmex346 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks

  • @XDNonstop
    @XDNonstop Před rokem

    Great video 👍

  • @JesusGonzalez-mf4hk
    @JesusGonzalez-mf4hk Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the video u are a master in plumbing . . but im the master in tile and marble

  • @8KilgoreTrout4
    @8KilgoreTrout4 Před rokem

    Hands that look like that make the world go around

  • @rbrtmllr
    @rbrtmllr Před 2 lety +3

    Great video.
    P.S. Always cut away with the knife and keep your fingers clear. That's a fine cut you got.

  • @1165slugman
    @1165slugman Před 2 lety +2

    Never knew they had fancy horseshoe tool. I used 6" adjustable crescent wrench to release fitting.

  • @vantran-ev8nd
    @vantran-ev8nd Před 2 lety

    you"r the best

  • @altaroxllc3184
    @altaroxllc3184 Před rokem

    Good job showing your technique for removing the Shbite connector with the orange U tool, bcuz that can be a real struggle!!

  • @dunklechuck1188
    @dunklechuck1188 Před 2 lety

    Was helpful seem all you have to do is push and seat the shark bite as far as it will go… isn’t that same distance as measuring? Also how much of a bend can you put in pex?

  • @appleztooranges
    @appleztooranges Před rokem

    Plumbers hate them homeowners love them!

  • @kimsooyong9456
    @kimsooyong9456 Před 2 lety +12

    Please, if possible, list out all tools and fitting that you use to connect copper and PEX pipe in this video. Thank you.

    • @diymrscott4983
      @diymrscott4983  Před rokem

      I have done that Please check Description. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

  • @Bryan-il1vu
    @Bryan-il1vu Před 3 měsíci

    where did you buy all these tools as sharkbite release and copper and spec clean out burr at Mr Scott thanks

  • @ricdonato4328
    @ricdonato4328 Před 2 lety +13

    Tip: When inserting the copper into SharkBite the plastic insert is not required, thus can be safely removed.
    IMPORTANT: When inserting PEX, CPVC, and the like, into the SharkBite DO NOT remove the plastic insert. Inside the SharkBite the plastic insert provides needed/required rigidity to the PEX, CPVC, and the like.

    • @rcrewe3733
      @rcrewe3733 Před 2 lety

      Is it ok to just leave it as well, when inserting copper?

    • @ricdonato4328
      @ricdonato4328 Před 2 lety +3

      @@rcrewe3733 Yes you may leave it in for both copper and PEX CPVC. A while back I called SharkBite with the same insert question. They stated being as copper is rigid the plastic insert is not required. SharkBite also said PEX, CPVC are not rigid as copper thus insert is required/needed providing backing on the inside of the PEX and CPVC. In our house we had to replace about forty feet of copper (pinhole leaks) with PEX, in two sections. All four ends were PEX on the one side, Copper on the other. One run I left the insert in both sides, on the other section I pulled the insert out on the copper side. Be sure you have the sizing gauge, it is a big help well worth the few dollars. Truly hope the aforementioned helps you.

    • @sorka95032
      @sorka95032 Před rokem

      @@rcrewe3733 Leaving the liner in will just reduce flow cross section as well leaving the folded edge on the inside from the cutter.

  • @howtodoitdude1662
    @howtodoitdude1662 Před 26 dny

    I also file the outside edges on the copper pipe similar to the pex recommendation. The sharp edges can ruin the O-ring.

  • @AR-bd5hb
    @AR-bd5hb Před 2 lety +1

    have that sharkbite run along the wall or outside. u need to get to it if it leaks.

  • @heretoserve5023
    @heretoserve5023 Před 9 měsíci +1

    2 thumbs up 👍 👍 and 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐

  • @ginoasci2876
    @ginoasci2876 Před rokem +3

    if the sharpe edge on the inside of the copper pipe can ruin the connection in the sharkbite fitting, the sharpe edge in the pex can also effect the connection in the sharkbite fitting.
    you used your orange device to deburr the putter mr edge of the pex but did not break the sharp inside on the pex. i would hit that inside edge as well.

  • @mapleridgebc
    @mapleridgebc Před 2 lety

    Great video. It looks like your finger got a shark bite!

  • @jerrywielo2952
    @jerrywielo2952 Před rokem +2

    @3:00 The horseshoe key you are holding on the wrong side, this open caseate is just unnecessarily hurting your fingers where it’s just supposed to press the ring on the connector, these release rings are way slimmer than your fingers… flat side is more ergonomic to push or press… fyi

  • @eligebrown8998
    @eligebrown8998 Před rokem

    What happens to the shsrk bite if you remove the white inner piece? Ive been told to remove it when going from copper to PEX.

  • @scottyboy2400
    @scottyboy2400 Před rokem +1

    Great video! Helped ease my mind tonight thinking about using shark bites on a shower valve install tomorrow! But I do have a question. - What if I'm working with some old 1988 copper and changing to pex? My question is do I just wipe it clean, put a brush on it, or really deep clean it or what? In other words do I need to shine the copper or just wipe it off? Thx!

    • @diymrscott4983
      @diymrscott4983  Před rokem +1

      Yes would clean and shine the copper that is what Ive done in the past..I just finished an install on a house that was built in the 1960s and had no problem. Thanks for Watching & SUBSCRIBING

  • @jdwest34
    @jdwest34 Před rokem

    Hands like that and you gotta trust’em.

  • @detodoconlayo
    @detodoconlayo Před rokem

    how long last shark bite fittings and how recommended to inside walls?

  • @Blowedmotor7
    @Blowedmotor7 Před rokem

    Can I use sharkbite on just a regular water heater ? I don't have a fancy hot water one !

  • @timroscoe4519
    @timroscoe4519 Před 2 lety +1

    Does the Sharkbite work with Pex A, or just the crimp Pex tubing, or doesn’t it matter?

  • @bruce3579
    @bruce3579 Před rokem +1

    Is that sharkbite two different sizes on either side?

  • @orbitwankenovi1463
    @orbitwankenovi1463 Před 2 lety +1

    can you use this method in copper to pvc?

  • @gengpan
    @gengpan Před 2 lety +1

    Should i use pexa or pexb with sharkbite?