Inside a SharkBite Max Fitting
The original push-to-connect fitting – reengineered for enhanced performance. The next generation SharkBite push-to-connect fittings makes leak repair, pipe transitions and plumbing installations faster and easier than ever before.
SharkBite Max Resources
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See What’s Inside a SharkBite Max™ Fitting
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What's the Difference Between SharkBite(1st Generation) and SharkBite Max?
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SharkBite Max is Rated to 400 psi. Here’s What You Need to Know.
SharkBite Max FAQs
Using feedback from plumbers, we took SharkBite (1st Generation) and made a few enhancements to create SharkBite Max, a stronger and faster version of the industry-leading push-to-connect fitting.
SharkBite Max is stronger and faster because of a few key upgrades:
- A newly designed stainless-steel retainer delivers additional strength and double the pressure rating.
- SharkBite Max fittings no longer require tube liner for PEX applications per ASSE 1061.
- A re-engineered body allows you to insert the pipe using less effort for a smoother connection.
ASSE 1061 no longer requires a tube liner for PEX. When using on HDPE SDR-9 pipe, a tube liner is required and needs to be supplied by the pipe manufacturer. When transitioning from CTS to polybutylene pipe with SharkBite Max, a tube liner is required and included on the polybutylene side (gray collar).
SharkBite Max will be replacing 1st generation fittings in phases. This means you may see a mix of both options on shelves, but you’ll never see two versions of the same SKU. If you see a SharkBite Max SKU, it means the 1st generation SKU has been discontinued.
Yes, SharkBite Max has a 25-year warranty when properly installed and used with PEX, copper, CPVC and PE-RT pipe. You can get the full details of the warranty here.