Replacing copper pipes and fittings with SharkBite push fit connectors is super easy. Today I'm going to show you how I used SharkBite fittings to save some money on a plumbing fix. You only need a few tools to do this yourself and it will like take 3060 minutes, depending on your skill level. I replace an old shutoff valve in our basement and share how SharkBites make this process very simple. If you have your own tips please add them to the comment section so that we can all learn.

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0:00 How to Replace Copper Fittings with SharkBites
0:08 How to Drain and Cut the Pipe
1:42 How to Remove the Old Valve
2:11 How to Slide on SharkBite Shutoff Valve
3:24 Place marks for SharkBite Slipin Fitting and Copper Pipe
4:35 How to Assemble New Connections

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