I was attempting to set up our ice maker and the line that I needed to tap into had a pinch point access to the water and was not up to code. Using the SharkBite in the past was very easy. No solder joints to cause leaks and anybody? The studen copper soldering knows it takes talent that I don't have. So I went ahead and bought the additional tools for sizing and removal. Any type of plumbing I plan on doing will be using this system.

I had to cut out an old value in 1/2 inch copper. I still had this installed with no leaks in less than 10 minutes . So easy.

Followed instructions carefully and this works great! I was able to replace a garbage saddle valve feeding my whole house humidifier with this nice device very easily. I figured using a sharkbite was no less likely to leak than a saddle valve! But after using this I feel like it would be great especially for any exposed connections visible in a basement. Love having a shutoff for the humidifier. Will be adding another one for refrigerator ice maker and water dispenser soon.

Thank you for existing Sharkbite! I had a saddle valve coming out the middle of a water pipe and going to a humidifier go bad (again). I was fed up and searched for "saddle valve alternative" online.3/4" x 3/4" x 1/4" compression valveDuring the covid19 lockdown I couldn't find all the parts to sweat-fit (solder) up to make a replacement. I wanted to use a toilet shutoff valve because they're slightly less awful than saddle valves. HD store said they had 14, got there and nothing! Literally order this from their parking lot with my phone.I turned off the water and turned on the faucets upstairs to let air in, and opened faucet downstairs to let water drain.Okay, I took a Rigid 104 pipe cutter and cut my 3/4" pipe running across the basement ceiling in half. By the way, 3/4" copper water pipe has an actual outside diameter of 7/8". USA copper pipes are 1/8" bigger than what they're called-annoying!The saddle valve left a hole in the side 9f the pipe, so I actually had to cut on either side of the hole. The result was a copper ring with a hole in it. Kind of like a wedding ring with a hole instead of a diamond. Anyway, that fell on the floor and rolled away. Never found it.I then used the orange Sharkbite depth gauge cleaning tool thing to rub like putting chalk on a pool cue. That chamfered the freshly cut edges so I wouldn't damage the Sharkbite's insides. Then I took a pencil and marked the insertion depth (ran a pencil around the edge of the orange thingy). The depth gauge cleaner tool is cheap, totally worth it and looks like a neon orange panflute. For tight jobs you can cut the depth gauge diagonally into 3 pieces.Anyway, I pulled the pipes together and they were able to touch, so insertion depth wasn't an issue.I then jammed the Sharkbite evenly, but firmly on one of the pipe ends. Then the other. That was about it.I then attached my 1/4 outside diameter line to the little valve that's tee'd off. If you're using that clear-ish 1/4" pipe to run to a refrigerator ice maker or whatever you need to put a brass tube insert inside of the end (this isn't included) then you put the brass ring over the end of the clear tube (the brass ring is actually included) then you tighten the nut and the ring crushes on the tube and the brass insert.Or you could buy a stainless steel "1/4" compression line for water". I got one on here for $7 for 6 feet.Oh yeah compression tubing is measured and named for outside diameter apparently. The 1/4 plastic pipe actually measured about 1/4". It's actually the fitting, because the stainless steel version is really thick, but the nuts are the same size.I parked my car at 2pm exactly and I finished at 2:28 exactly. Keep in mind I was cutting a pipe over my head while standing on a stool with water drizzling out of it. Even though I drained the system for a while.For some reason I was freaked out and pretty sure something would fail (uneven cut? Sharp edge tearing the internal seal? Leaky valve?). Nope, all good: and the little valve is way, way better quality than a saddle valve or toilet/sink shutoff valve.I'm so relieved. Only 28 minutes,.working slowly (and spending time waiting for water to drain). I would have taken photos but I was sopping wet, lol!Tools used:SharkbitePipe cutterSharkbite orange depth gauge/cleanerPencilNew 1/4" hose tube (because I didn't feel like buying new brass inserts for my old tube hose)28 minutes from parking car to turning water back on and saying "wow!"

Love shark bite. Easy and awesome to use.

I nearly escaped with my life...I liked that it arrived quickly, as my project was to cut the hot water line just above the shutoff valve above my hot water heater to install a whole house humidifier. When this part arrived, I went right to work, confident in the normal high quality products from SharkBite. I cut the pipe, THEN opened the packaging. Shame on me for not inspecting the fitting first- because the white plastic insert looked like it was melted. It was completely unusable!Thank goodness my neighbor had a 3/4” SharkBite 90 degree elbow that I could cannibalize the plastic insert from. Otherwise, I would not be typing this because my wife would have ended my life.Swapped out the piece and installed no prob. Like 15 seconds.Yay for usual SharkBite products.Nay for getting a bum fitting.To the seller: if you would please be willing to send me a 3/4” replacement plastic insert to recover my neighbor’s fitting back into operation, I’ll be happy to change my review to 5 stars. I can’t easily return the product because it’s currently being utilized for the entire house- and therefore keeping me alive.

Had to install a humidifier for the house water easy to install plug and play no leaks works great

Worked perfectly. The valve opens and closes with ease. No leaks.

Great quality. Works well. I used it to connect water to my refrigerator.

Installed in 5 minutes. added line for robot mop water station (1/4 PE tubing). works perfect.

Fit like a glove, SUPER easy to install, I love the product!

Compared to a solder type fitting of the same type this is not a cheap option. But the fact that you simply push this onto pex or copper piping and your done is a no brainer. There's no reason to believe that these units won't last just as long as those solder units either. And the swing valve is almost guaranteed not to leak unlike the built to fail screw valve style of fittings. Its just all around a good investment for long term piece of mind.

This Shark Bite valve is made of very high quality materials and it performs flawlessly!