Home Depot sells the Shark Bights. I have not had a problem with them yet. I
just replaced the shower mixer and faucet Saturday. The closest shut off was
under the house, and the shower was on the 2nd floor.
As I was rushed for time, I didn't want to solder 2 new shut offs in a very
confined area. I went to Lowes since it is closer to the house. This store
didn't stock their brand, Gator Bights, with a shut off.
I picked up 2 Shark Bights for half inch copper and had them in place in less
than 5 minutes. The best test I know is to turn the water on and watch for
leaks. Not a one... So I continue to give them my best rating for what it's
worth.
I can't talk about Pecs since I haven't done any yet.
----- Original Message -----
From: Alan & Terrie Robbins
To: Blindhandyman
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:09 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Shut off valve
Just called my local hardware store as I need to pick up a
shut off valve to go in half inch copper line. I believe
what I want is referred to as a gate valve (inside totally
retracts to give full unrestricted flow) correct? I asked if
they had these so I could use the shark bite fittings. They
said they had Pex and it was the same. Since I've read about
both but never used either are these the same or
interchangeable? Is there a special tool I'll need to have
on hand to remove should I want to? Last question: Do you
feel the shark bite or Pex are as reliable as compression
fittings?
thanks
Al
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