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Default Sharkbite fittings...

I'll admit, I've not seen one of these shark bite things in
person. And, yes, I'm an old dog. Grrr.

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"RicodJour" wrote in message
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On Apr 26, 7:15 am, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

If the little shark teeth corrode and the fitting comes
lose, it could mean a lot of water damage. I don't trust
them, at this point. I'm expecting about ten years from
now,
a recall like the grey tubing that sprung leaks.


Those little shark teeth are stainless. Have you ever
picked up one
of their fittings and examined it? Technically there's a
lot more
brass in the things than there needs to be - they could have
easily
cut down on the amount of brass, and cut a much bigger cost
savings
corner. But they didn't.

Pex fittings such as Zurn makes don't have stainless teeth -
the whole
thing is plastic, and they've been used in Europe for
decades. I
understand you're an old dog and a new trick _is_ something
to be wary
of, but in this instance you're just being an old dog.

R