Jimbo
Plumber
It is often discussed here that sharkbites are approved for concealed locations, and compression fittings are not.
Compression fittings use a metal to metal water seal, and mechanical "squeeze" for strong mechanical strength. Most would agree that they have very high percentage of leak-free performance, for a very long time. Although we would not be able to say " forever".
Sharkbites rely on a rubber seal , and depend on excellent prep of the pipe end to ensure the rubber is not damaged at installation. I don't know if we have any feel yet for how many years that rubber is expected to last.
Is there any logic here??
Compression fittings use a metal to metal water seal, and mechanical "squeeze" for strong mechanical strength. Most would agree that they have very high percentage of leak-free performance, for a very long time. Although we would not be able to say " forever".
Sharkbites rely on a rubber seal , and depend on excellent prep of the pipe end to ensure the rubber is not damaged at installation. I don't know if we have any feel yet for how many years that rubber is expected to last.
Is there any logic here??