How To Use Sharkbite Fittings On Copper Pipe. 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. Just slide the fitting on to the pipe and slip the fitting back to make the connection.
Inspect and clean the end of the pipe and the fitting. When the tube is inserted into the fitting it passes the first stage through a release collar and then through a stainless steel grab ring. Type k copper pipe has the thickest wall of all the common types.
To use the disconnect clip, snap it on to the pipe and pull up to the release collar.
Push the tool toward the sharkbite fitting to depress the release ring. You cannot begin the work, without it so, we recommend you find out the sizes of the pipes first. Use sharkbite depth deburr gage to mark insert depth. Type k pipe is available in a rigid and flexible form and.
