How To Install Sharkbite Fittings To Copper Pipe. When installing sharkbite fittings always measure and mark any copper pipe that the sharkbite fitting will be sliding onto. Sand and deburr the inside and outside of the copper pipe.
Making quality connections between copper pipe and sharkbite fittings is easy. There are no special tools, crimping, glue or soldering required and fittings can be installed in wet lines. There are just two essential steps involved in the process of installing sharkbite fittings on copper pipes, first is to cut the pipe to the size and the second is to push and fix it to the appropriately sized sharkbite fitting.
The sharkbite needs a smooth surface.
When installing sharkbite fittings always measure and mark any copper pipe that the sharkbite fitting will be sliding onto. There are just two essential steps involved in the process of installing sharkbite fittings on copper pipes, first is to cut the pipe to the size and the second is to push and fix it to the appropriately sized sharkbite fitting. Before you jump to the steps to install your sharkbite fittings, selecting the right size of copper pipe and fitting is a must. Squeeze the tongs to press the fitting’s release collar and pull the pipe from the fitting.
