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A Division of Reliance Worldwide Corporation
Sales & Specifications Sheet: Issue Date December 2008 • Last Revision June 2019
www.sharkbite.com · 23000 Defoor Hills RD NW · Atlanta · Georgia 30318 · USA
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SharkBite® Potable and Fire
Suppression PEX Pipe
PERFORMANCE DATA
PEX Material Designation Code:
• 5106 PEX rating
o (5) Chlorine Resistance - Rated to continuously recirculate hot water at
140⁰F
o (3) Six Month UV Resistance
o (06) Stress tested to 630 psi at 73⁰F
Temperature Performance:
• Minimum working temperature 33°F (0.5°C) at 160 psi
• Maximum working temperature 200°F (93.3°C) at 80 psi
• Maximum working pressure is 160 psi at 33° F (0.5°C) – 70° F (21.1°C)
Material:
• PEX is approved for potable water plumbing systems
Burial:
• PEX pipe is approved for water service lines and burial applications including being
buried under concrete
Compatible fittings:
• PEX pipe approved for use with push-to-connect (ASSE 1061), plastic barb (ASTM
F2159), and brass barb (ASTM F1807) fittings
Fire Suppression Systems:
• 3/4” and 1” PEX pipe is approved for residential multipurpose (fire sprinkler/home
plumbing systems) fire sprinkler systems
Plenum Applications:
• PEX pipe is approved for installation in a supply or return plenum (HVAC air-
distribution box)
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