"Notat Home" wrote

Shark bites is a new term to me. What are they?

It is a brand name for slip on fittings that work like a quick connect on an
air hose. I have used them, particularly for a dangerous hard to reach
place for sweating in a new piece of burst pipe. They work, and are a cinch
to take off. If you can measure and cut straight, they are great. They are
spendy, and best for use where it is really hard to get to, or there's a
fire hazard. So far no one here has reported a failure that I know of?

Anyone?

Steve