remove a shark bite

[JoeT]

Hi folks, is there a way to remove a shark bite coupler from a copper pipe?

[JoeT]

never mind....I found the answer.....helps to search first....thanks folks

[hj]

Not sure which advice you found, but if you do not have the regular removal tool, a Crescent wrench adjusted to the tubing size pushing against the removal collar will take it off.

[nhmaster]

This tool will also work

That weren't funny... forgive me lord

[hj]

This tool will also work

That weren't funny... forgive me lord[/quote]

Actually you are partly correct. It would not be the first time I have used a smaller version of that "TOOL" applied to the side of the Crescent wrench to persuade a tight SB fitting to surrender.

[nhmaster]

spent the day at a PHCC sponsored trade shows. Sharkbites and pex as far as the eye can see.

[seaofnames]

spent the day at a PHCC sponsored trade shows. Sharkbites and pex as far as the eye can see.

I'm guessing its the way of the future!

I'd never use a SB for a permanent installation.

Copper should always be used in some degree, but DIYs look for quicker/easier ways to install pipe, not necessarily better ways.