Trade Notes

Sharkbite Trade Notes

Practical notes on fitting selection, valve replacement, pipe preparation and common installation questions.

Guide

I Used to Call SharkBite a Rip-Off. Then Three Mistakes Cost Me $7,100.

Posted on 2026-08-13 by Maren Jorgensen

A licensed plumber documents three expensive mistakes that changed how he buys fittings. Why paying for certainty—like a SharkBite shut-off valve—saves money when failure means water damage.

Guide

SharkBite on PEX vs. Copper: Three Scenarios, and How to Know Which One You're In

Posted on 2026-08-13 by Maren Jorgensen

Scenario-based installation advice for SharkBite fittings on PEX pipe and copper pipe. Covers common mistakes, pipe prep, code compliance, and quick answers to the questions pros get every week.