Question 1

Has anyone had this fitting numerous years with no issues? I'm having issues trusting it wont leak eventually. Thanks for any feedback.

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This exact fitting no, but I have many various size sharkbite (and other brands) push-to-connect fittings. Some more than 5 years old. Just as Robert, I too have had no issues.

I will expand on what he is saying about tools a bit. At minimum, you don't need anything more than a razor knife. Until my last repair that is all I used. You do have to make sure the ends are pretty straight and then sand them down smooth. I recently sprung for the actual pex cutting tool. Get it. It was $10 and it cuts through the pipe like a hot knife through butter with a straight cut every time. I put off thinking "how much more will I really use pex..". Well it's been pretty much every repair job I've done since I first used the stuff.

There are also different ways to connect pex pipe. There are these fittings, called "push to connect", where you only need push the pipe in until it stops and you're done. They connect to pex, copper or cpvc. 5 seconds to connect. Downside: they cost more than the alternative.
Then there are the pex barb fittings. For those you need to use a special crimp tool and rings. The tool is about $30 and the clamp rings about $10 per 25 (varies with size). If you're doing a larger job, with numerous fittings, it probably pays to go this route. Downside: more cost up front, still need to solder to copper.

Hope this helps you and any others looking for info.

Question 2

Do you offer other fittings in this family

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I would recommend you inquire of the seller listed on the Amazon page for this item.

Question 3

Will tbis work with plastictubing

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Hello, this fitting works with copper, PEX, CPVC, and PE-RT tubing. If you are working with PEX, it needs to have the following standards: ASTM F877/876 (these should be printed on the tubing)  If you are working with polyethylene tubing, it needs to have these standards that should also be printed on the tubing: SDR 9, ASTM D2737

Question 4

Will npt work with my steal pipe fittings?

Accepted Answer

The brass fitting would not corrode just because they're dissimilar metals. It would depend on the type of system they're being used in, and the type of steel. NPT is NPT - it doesn't matter what the material is.

Size	1 in.
Material	Brass
Brand	SharkBite
Color	Brass
Item dimensions L x W x H	1.7 x 4.8 x 8 inches
Connector Type	Adapter
Thread Size	1 inch
Exterior Finish	Brass
Thread Type	NPT
Item Weight	0.1 Pounds
Number of Pieces	2
Global Trade Identification Number	00697285465794
Manufacturer	Reliance Worldwide Corporation
UPC	742979980289 697285465794
Part Number	U140LFA
Item Weight	1.6 ounces
Product Dimensions	1.7 x 4.8 x 8 inches
Item model number	U140LFA
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Style	SharkBite
Finish	Brass
Installation Method	SharkBite Push-To-Connect
Item Package Quantity	1
Measurement System	inch
Included Components	Push to Connect Brass Fitting
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Warranty Description	Lifetime

SharkBite U140LFA 1-Inch by 1-Inch MNPT SharkBite Lead Free Straight Connector

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