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Porkkchops t1_j73kbqn wrote

Reply to comment by JonJackjon in Sharkbite connectors PSA by InfiniteCurrency8

I just realized last night that my outdoor faucet is a sharkbite piece. Would you recommend changing it out? I haven't had issue with it, but I also haven't had to use the faucet much since I just bought the house in September.

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JonJackjon t1_j73x1wd wrote

Sorry I'm not a plumber, just an informed homeowner. I cannot suggest what you should do from my experience. However we have high water pressure in our house. I've removed all plastic plumbing parts. I do have the stainless braided faucet connections which are technically plastic, I was careful to purchased from a "premium" mfg (if there is such a thing).

We had a new furnace installed last March. The plumber was a very knowledgeable guy who was recommend by a friend who is a maintenance leader in a mfg company. This guy has done a lot of work for them and it has always been to notch. When asked about sharkbite he will only use them for temporary installations.

While not the same exactly, I personally look at sharkbites as similar to the aluminum wire used in homes in the 1970's. Now aluminum wire does not meet code except for services.

Having said that I would put it on my list of do do things.

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who-really-cares t1_j74pr9n wrote

There is nothing in the NEC limiting aluminum to service entrances. You can wire a whole house with the stuff if you want.

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