View Full Version : How do I remove these shark bites?
CGhudson
11-20-2008, 02:17 PM
I've got a couple shark bite caps on hot and cold water copper supply lines that I'm ready to remove and replace with valves (plumber put them on). I thought it would be a simple matter of pulling them off but they won't budge. What's up? Do I have to cut the pipe? :confused:
Redwood
11-20-2008, 03:42 PM
The tool listed in the sheet is not needed. An adjustable wrench adjusted to just fit over the pipe works fine.
Clicky here for the sharkbite instruction sheet (http://www.cashacme.com/_images/pdf_downloads/products/sharkbite/SB_Install_Inst.pdf)
sixlashes
11-20-2008, 03:42 PM
You push in on the collar. Here is the installation guide which will show you how.
http://www.sharkbite.com/_images/pdfs/SB_Install_Inst_Eng.pdf
Oops. We both replied at the same time. What he said...
CGhudson
11-20-2008, 05:10 PM
Thanks much fellas. :D One more question -- do I really need a special shark bite release tool or will a pair of needlenose pliars do? (or anything else that allows me to place pressure on the collar)
CGhudson
11-20-2008, 05:11 PM
I suppose it would help if I actually read Redwood's reply in full -- again; muchas gracias!
master plumber mark
11-20-2008, 07:00 PM
what works good is just a common
plastic pipe hanger in 3/4 or 1/2
they are called bassit clamps around here
the kind that has two nails and it holds the
copper pipe up against a stud....
just slide it down the pipe and apply pressure
and the shark bite will come off..
nhmaster
11-21-2008, 03:19 AM
I can usually use my fingernails to pull the ring back.
This guy might have a problem removing shark bites with his nails.
http://images.blogstream.com/i/userImages/54/54594_5465.jpg
Sharkbites have a collar that has to be pushed in, not a ring that you pull out. Anything that puts pressure on both sides of the tubing at the same time will help remove them.