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shark bite fitting
Author: mr leak (CA) Anyone have concerns about using a "sharkbite" connector fitting behind drywall ?
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Re: shark bite fitting
Author: hj (AZ) Not as long as that is the only way to fix something.
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Re: shark bite fitting
Author: bernabeu (SC) YES IMO: DON'T ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Re: shark bite fitting
Author: solventwelder (GA) @bernabeu Why not?
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Re: shark bite fitting
Author: bernabeu (SC) because a hidden, inaccessible, "O" ring seal held by a 'tensioned gripper' on a pressurized line is not good practice nor even code compliant (most codes) i feel the same way about PEX fittings, albeit code compliant they are not 'best practice' ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638 Edited 1 times.
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Re: shark bite fitting
Author: hj (AZ) However, I just read that "best practice" in Chicago is STILL lead/oakum joints and maximum 5' soil pipe lenghts.
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2012 UPC
Author: steve (CA) specifically allows "push fit fittings" under section 605.3.3.3 and doesn't specify that they have to remain accessible. (I wouldn't use them hidden in a wall)
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Re: 2012 UPC
Author: hj (AZ) Sometimes what the code requires or allows is NOT the best practice, however.
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Re: 2012 UPC
Author: bernabeu (SC) ... nor even good practice OMG hj and I agree on something the pigs have actually flown ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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