June 08, 2023, 02:41 PM
4MUL8RSharkbite water tube repair in wall
My propress pipe connection at my water heater failed. At the sealing ring. Three years old.
June 08, 2023, 06:13 PM
sig2392Propress failures are almost always installation errors. Or a cheap part issue.
Most professional plumbing companies are 100% propress now.
The time factor is a fraction of the old solder method. They still charge a fortune.
I had a heating system put in, a few years ago, the plumber was new to propress and I had 5 leaks.
He eventually fixed them all and has not been a problem since.
Fortunately, the work was all in my garage.
Some plumbers use knock-off cheap fittings and that also causes problems.
I would only want Viega fittings, the company that invented propress.
I would also only use Sharkbite where I have access. I have a repair going strong for five years in a closet where I can see it.
June 08, 2023, 06:16 PM
patwWhile I am no pro plumber, I have had nothing but good things to say about Shark Bite fittings. I have installed many water heaters with them/hoses, redid my washer hot/cold levers and a splice in the wall them (also have an access panel there for the future) and capped off many pipes using them. Some have been on for over 9+ years without issue. All of my repairs were for the most part,exterior, so take that as you may.
June 08, 2023, 08:26 PM
calugoWhen I remodeled my kitchen back in January 2017 I used shark bites to run hot/cold water lines to the sink and I used shark bites when I installed an outdoor faucet for my hose and so far none of the shark bites have failed.