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Questions and Answers for SharkBite 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect Brass 90-Degree Elbow Fitting

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Model #U248LFA

Store SKU #291222

  • Fastest way to connect PEX, copper, CPVC, PE-RT or HDPE Pipe
  • Requires no special tools to install on hot or cold water lines
  • Works on wet lines, rotatable after installation & removable

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Q:Can I this be used in a shower mixing valve?
by|Dec 29, 2023
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A:  Hi Jesus, The SharkBite Max 1/2 in. Brass 90-Degree Push-to-Connect Elbow Fitting can be connected to the following pipes. PEX (ASTM F876, CSA B137.5) Copper (ASTM B 88) CPVC (ASTM D 2846, CSA B137.6) PE-RT (ASTM F 2769) HDPE (SDR-9 ASTM D2737). If your shower valve has one of the following pipes connected to it then the SharkBite Max 1/2 in. Brass 90-Degree Push-to-Connect Elbow Fitting will work in your application. If you have any more questions you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. Kind regards,

by|Dec 29, 2023
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    Q:Can these be used behind walls?
    by|Nov 21, 2023
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    A:  Hi, The SharkBite Max 1/2 in. Brass 90-Degree Push-to-Connect Elbow Fitting can be used behind walls. It meets the UPC code for installation without access panels. If you have any more questions you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. Kind regards,

    by|Nov 22, 2023
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      Q:Could Sharkbite fitting be used to connect 1/2 copper pipe with 1/2 PEX tubing?
      by|Sep 19, 2023
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      A:  Hi, The SharkBite 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect Brass 90-Degree Elbow Fitting will connect hard drawn rigid copper pipe that has been tested to the (ASTM B88) standard to a PEX pipe that has been tested to the (ASTM F876) standard. You will find the ASTM standard information printed on the pipes. If you have any more questions you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. Kind regards,

      by|Mar 28, 2024
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        Q:Is this long enough so that the copper pipe can be cut at the ends of the existing elbow or does the solder joint need to be heated and the pipe pulled out of the elbow?
        by|Jun 15, 2023
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        A:  Hi, The SharkBite 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect Brass 90-Degree Elbow has an insertion depth of 15/16". We will need more information about your application in order to assist you. If you still need assistance you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. Kind regards,

        by|Jun 16, 2023

          A:  The pipe needs to be de-soldered or else the pipes will not be long enough also you will need to clean thr solder off the ends with Emory cloth too ensure a tite fit

          by|Jun 21, 2023
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            Q:Can this be used on a threaded pipe?
            by|Jun 13, 2023
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            A:  I don't think so.

            by|Jun 15, 2023

              A:  If you cut off the threaded part...

              by|Jun 14, 2023

                A:  Hi, The SharkBite 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect Brass 90-Degree Elbow will not connect to threads. We do make a product that has NPT threads that are male and female threads. I've attached a link to these products. If you have any more questions do not hesitate to contact us. (https://www.sharkbite.com/us/en/brass-push-to-connect/fittings/adapters/brass-push-female-adapter-elbow) (https://www.sharkbite.com/us/en/brass-push-to-connect/fittings/adapters/brass-push-male-adapter-elbow) (Kind regards,)

                by|Jun 14, 2023
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                  Q:Will it work on baseboard heaters
                  by|May 24, 2023
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                  A:  HI, The SharkBite 3/4 in. Push-to-Connect Brass 90-Degree Elbow can be used in hydronic applications. The fitting has been tested up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. If you will call tech support at 877-700-4242 we will be happy to help. (Kind regards,)

                  by|May 25, 2023
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                    Q:Will sharkbite work with expansion type pex A
                    by|Jan 21, 2023
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                    A:  Hi, The SharkBite 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect Brass 90-Degree Elbow will work with any PEX pipe that has been tested to the (ASTM F876) standard. You will find this information printed on the PEX pipe. If you have any more questions you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. (Kind regards,)

                    by|Jan 31, 2024
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                      A:  why would you need this for pex

                      by|May 7, 2023

                        A:  I'm not a Plumber, but I used it for this. I ran cold and hot water lines to my basement with Pex lines and used Sharkbites.

                        by|Jan 26, 2023
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                          Q:How deep goes the copper pipe in the elbow?
                          by|Jan 6, 2023
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                          A:  Hi, The pipe will go 1.13" or an 1 1/8" in to the SharkBite 3/4 in. Push-to-Connect Brass 90-Degree Elbow Fitting. If you have any more questions you can call tech support at 877-700-4242. (Kind regards,)

                          by|Jan 6, 2023