InfiniteCurrency8 OP t1_j72idjt wrote on February 3, 2023 at 4:38 PM

Reply to comment by Discoveryellow in Sharkbite connectors PSA by InfiniteCurrency8

To be fair, this fitting was at least 5 years old, possibly older.

The plumber that installed our water heater had a heck of a time with getting sweat joints to seal up in one section, so ended up having to use them and was very apologetic about it. Those are just butt connectors and are still fine.

I am not saying Sharkbite are bad, just want folks to be aware tgat they may want to keep an eye on them.

Discoveryellow t1_j72uwz0 wrote on February 3, 2023 at 5:56 PM

I am not saying Sharkbite is bad, I'm just adding to your point with what I was told by a trusted plumber.

nw0915 t1_j737j5c wrote on February 3, 2023 at 7:16 PM

A trusted plumber who wants to keep a steady stream of business by bad mouthing the easier DIY solution?

InfiniteCurrency8 OP t1_j73l095 wrote on February 3, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Our plumber would have said the same, as long as things are typical. Certain installations require atypical solutions. I am fine with it as long as they cleared it with me prior to installing. Ultimately, it is my choice to accept or reject the proposed solution.

In the case of our butt connectors that a plumber installed, the soldered fittings would not seal and he had two days into the last few fittings.