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18-in 1/2 -in Push-to-connect Inlet x 3/4 -in FIP Outlet Braided stainless steel Water heater connector

Ratings & Reviews for SharkBite 18-in 1/2 -in Push-to-connect Inlet x 3/4 -in FIP Outlet Braided stainless steel Water heater connector

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  4.9 out of 5
160 Reviews

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96% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise the push-to-connect hoses for effortless installation without soldering, with nearly all reporting leak-free performance and reliable pressure retention. Reviewers consistently highlight how the snap-fit design simplifies water heater connections in tight spaces, turning complex plumbing into a stress-free, do-it-yourself task. The dominant theme across feedback is complete confidence in reliability, with customers repeatedly confirming no drips or complications after installation. Most appreciate compatibility with standard copper piping and intuitive design. A few note the connectors require extra measuring space. Overall, customers strongly recommend these hoses for their dependability and time-saving installation.

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160 Customer Reviews

Use this for a quick hookup.

 Would Recommend

Great product! Will not leak if installed correctly.

May 1, 2025
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Easy

 Would Recommend

Easy to install

March 8, 2025
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Easy to use

 Would Recommend

Worked as described

March 7, 2025
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easy water heater install

 Would Recommend

never had an issue with sharkbite before. needed a new hot water heater, and this website may try to add some kind of suboptimal compression fitting hoses to your cart. you don't want that, get the sharkbite max hoses instead. it made my installation incredibly easy. very forgiving with more margin of error afforded in case you are not very good at this kind of thing. when determining how much of the old pipe to cut away, be assured that if you end up with extra length on your new hoses, you ma...

February 28, 2025
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Install water heater

 Would Recommend

Was very easy to install

February 16, 2025
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sharkbite

Very easy to use

February 14, 2025
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Water heater connector

 Would Recommend

Made connections to water tank easy.

January 9, 2025
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Works great!

 Would Recommend

Easy to install and no leaks. Does it's job like it should.

December 23, 2024
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Was a needed part for the installation of the new water heater.

November 26, 2024
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Perfect for water heater installations

 Would Recommend

It perfect for water heater installation, specially in hard to reach spaces

September 12, 2024
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Easy to install

 Would Recommend

Super easy to install. Very happy with this purchase.

July 3, 2024
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Water Leak solved quick and easy

Easy to install and fit perfect. water leak resolved.

June 19, 2024
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Good

June 12, 2024
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Simple

 Would Recommend

Quick and easy

June 10, 2024
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