MicroBadger_ t1_j74lbfw wrote on February 4, 2023 at 12:52 AM

Reply to comment by No_Bass_9328 in Sharkbite connectors PSA by InfiniteCurrency8

I will say from a DIY perspective, I do like that the crimping tool comes with a gauge that I can check the joints afterwards to know they are sealed before flipping the water on. Shark bites are a bit more push and sure, guess it's good. That and the cost aspect of crimp rings and fittings vs shark bite fittings favor crimping (assuming you have the tools required).

No_Bass_9328 t1_j74r79r wrote on February 4, 2023 at 1:38 AM

I guess, but I'm an old timer DIY and done more copper plumbing than Starbucks got latte and think I have had one leak in 55 odd years, and that my own stupid fault, so think I'll stick my ancient plumbing torch :).