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Sharkbites... not in the ocean ... in your pipes!

Sharkbite in action!

Sharkbite in action!

About a month ago, my father-in-law sent me some great information on Sharkbite Compression Fittings for plumbing. He was so impressed that he compared this funky little gadget with sliced bread and canned beer in its overall ingenuity.  Clearly with an endorsement such as that, sharkbites are something that my audience might appreciate!

What is a sharkbite?

Quite simply, it is a gadget that connects two pieces of copper pipe (or PVC, or PEX) together for a tight water/air/gas leak proof seal.  In other words, plumbing without soldering or messy pvc joints (at least that’s how I understand it…).  The big news: It can allow regular people to do plumbing jobs without hiring an expensive plumber with lot of expertise and specialized tools, or at least to have their cool father-in-law do it…

The skinny straight from my Father-in-law:

  • When it comes to SharkBites… don’t get hung up couplings or tees (not the shirts we’re talking plumbing people).
  • Advantages (per my familial expert):
  • They don’t leak;
  • You don’t have to worry about getting all of the water out of the pipe (as you do with solder joints);
  • You can easily change from copper to plastic (cpvc) – less expensive and easier to work with;
  • And the best part is…

    Even I can do it.  Yes, apparently these are one of those fool-proof gadgets that even I could use and use well.  WIll keep you posted on that one!

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    1 comment to Sharkbites… not in the ocean … in your pipes!

    • Hi,

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      If you agree, then please link to me using these details:

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      Please don’t forget to send me the title of your website after you place my link so I can do the same.

      I´ll be waiitng for your kind reply

      Regards
      Isabel Simpson
      isabel.simpson@angusandannie.com
      Online Marketing Consultant

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