A FYI to let people know that Lowes sells fittings that are just like
the Sharkbite fittings, altho they are a different brand.
I have used them and have had absolutely no problems.
They are wonderfull when working in tight cramped quarters, such as the
insides and undersides of trailers.
Dave
> Eddie,
>
> Others have addressed availability and tube color. I want you to know
> about the fantastic Cash Acme Shark Bite fittings I was introduced to a few
> years ago when partially replumbing our 1969 Caravel. Tight spaces
> prevented me from using tools to tighten the end fittings on the copper tube
> I was attempting to use so I was persuaded to try PEX and these fittings by
> my next door neighbor, a retired plumber.
>
> Like the proverbial Camel ad, now that I've switched, I'll never go
> back. And as far as color coding the tube is concerned, I can't imagine it
> making that much of a difference within a single trailer where all the runs
> can be visually traced from source to end.
>
> Go to this link and see for yourself what Shark Bite fittings do and how
> darned easy they are to use, no tools, no heat, no glues, no cure time.
> Just push and play. They're O-ring sealed and can be reused a zillion
> times. http://www.cashacme.com/prod_sharkbite.php
>
> Go for it,
>
> Glyn