
Ratings & Reviews for SharkBite 18-in 3/4 -in Push Inlet x 3/4 -in FIP Outlet Corrugated stainless steel Water heater connector
Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.
What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these push-to-connect fittings for transforming water heater installations into fast, leak-free DIY projects. Most highlight how the no-soldering design eliminates complexity, with many noting the built-in shut-off valve and compatibility with copper, PEX, and CPVC as game-changers. Reviewers consistently report reliable, leak-free connections after months of use, with several mentioning professional plumbers use them too. A few users reported minor leaks at threaded connections or questioned the price, though most still consider them worthwhile. Overall, customers strongly recommend these fittings for their simplicity and dependability.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Double check FIP nut torque after heater warm up.
Would RecommendQuick install, bonus cutout valve, stainless steel.
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Great value for the money
Would RecommendReplaced the hot water heater and this kit was a great value for the money and came with the pex tool to remove as needed
Verified PurchaserVerified Pro
hard water ruined these
Would RecommendMy city's hard water caused the seals calcify and began leaking after a year or so. This happened to 2 different sets of this product. The cause is definitely with my city's water but still...
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Good product just a little short
They are pretty flexible and easy to handle but a bit too short.
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These are awesome
Would RecommendShark bite water heater hoses saved me lots of money. Was able to get the job done myself. Was easy to connector the new water heater and have had no issues.
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Failure! Will cost you more.
Would Not RecommendInstalled Jan 2022. Easy Peasy no leaks. Few months later plastic flakes coming off at hot water side, it is clearly deteriorating and will soon enough cause a flood! Do not use these! All the reviews are people who just installed thinking they saved time and money, jokes on us.
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It is really work!
Would RecommendHook up with these fittings/hoses was too easy. It is hard to believe how well this worked.
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Clean look and easy install
Would RecommendEasy installation and clean look. Upgraded from foam covered pipes. Perfect look
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Amazing connection. Easy Peasey
Would RecommendAmazing to push on connections and not use any solder
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Best way to go!
Would RecommendEasy to install and extra convenient with valve already included.
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Be sure to put shutoff on cold supply to tank.
Would RecommendThis kit is a life saver and time saver and keeps up to code with shut .
Verified PurchaserVerified Pro
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