Cash Acme 22222 Shark Bite Push-Fittings Ball Valve, 1/2-Inch

by Cash Acme

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

SharkBite is the push-fit connection system that's really taking hold. It's the easiest way to join copper, CPVC or PEX pipe in any combination - with no soldering, clamps, unions or glue. Just insert the pipe and the stainless steel teeth bite down and grip tight, while a specially formulated O-ring compresses to create a perfect seal. Disassembly is just as fast using the simple disconnect tool. So fittings and valves can be easily changed and reused. They can even be rotated after assembly for easier installation in tight spaces. Get SharkBite and get a grip on your next plumbing project. This item cannot ship to CA or VT.

Product Description

Brass ball valve with push fitting connections. UPC, IAPMO, and NSF 61 certified and approved. The fitting can be used with copper, PEX, and CPVC, and is rated at 200 F., 200 PSI. It is made of 1 piece DZR brass, which is a noncorrosive, low lead material

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 2 inches ; 13.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KE4NUO
• Item model number: 22222
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,547 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #14 in Home Improvement > Heavy Equipment & Agricultural Supplies > Hydraulics > Valves

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Was Honestly Shocked How Well They Work, June 1, 2010

By 

J. E. Nelson (Plainfield, Illinois) - See all my reviews
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I am by no means a professional plumber, but I do not hesitate to at least try to tackle my own home repairs first. I had to replace a cheap water heater that was put in by the contractor that built the subdivision, a fairly simple job. However, the cold-water shut-off valve was very close to the water heater and required that it had to be cut off to get the new water heater in. Not anticipating this, I did not have my blowtorch handy to solder in a new valve and I could not find it to save my life.

Being too cheap to by a new blowtorch kit when I know I have a perfectly good one at home, I asked my local home improvement store what I could use that would not require soldering. The gentleman introduced me to the SharkBite fitted valve.

The employee demonstrated how it worked for me in the store. To engage the fitting to the copper pipe (or other materials from my understanding), simply make sure the pipe is relatively burr free and press the fitting on until it stops. Repeat with the opposite side and viola the job is done.

When the product was demonstrated in the store, I was less than impressed. The valve seemed loose and rotated freely, but the employee was a plumber by trade and said they were great so I thought I would give it a try. I cut the pipes to length and inserted the valve. The first attempt leaked, but thankfully I had bought the removal tool. I removed the pipe on the leaky side, cleaned it again, and tried once more. With the second attempt, the connection was leak free.

Once connected, the valve rotates freely and prior to being stabilized with piping, feels a bit sloppy. To my surprise, the fitting held tight and once the pipes were clean, it worked great.

If you are scared to solder, the repair is in an area where the heat from a blowtorch could cause some damage, or need a quick fix and you do not have all the proper tools, this is an excellent choice. I would highly recommend purchasing a SharkBite Demount Disconnect clip as well, incase the fitting needs to be removed or a correction needs to be made. The clips are size specific and cheap, and could very well save a trip to the hardware store or another Amazon order.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars terrible, fails after a few months, June 8, 2011

By 

Doke Scott - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cash Acme 22185 Shark Bite Push-Fittings Ball Valve, 3/4-Inch (Tools & Home Improvement)

I put two of these in, for hot and cold feeds to my laundry room. They are very easy to install compared to solder type valves.

However, one failed immediately. It had a defect in the seal. I got it replaced, and the new one worked fine.

Five months later, one failed, spraying lots of water out of the seal around the incoming pipe. I could get it to stop by pushing the pipes into the valve, but as soon as I let go, it would leak again.

I will never buy any plumbing device with this kind of "bite" connector ever again.