Specification

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Sales & Specifications Sheet: Issue Date December 2008 • Last Revision June 2016
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A Division of Reliance Worldwide Corporation
SharkBite
®
PEX Pipe without
Oxygen Barrier!
DESCRIPTION
SharkBite® PEX Pipe is a cross-linked polyethylene pipe used for potable water application.
The pipe is printed with a SharkBite imprint pattern that provides a visual aid to determine if the
pipe has been inserted all the way into the SharkBite® Push-To-Connect (PTC) fitting. This
feature only works if the pipe is cut between the SharkBite imprint pattern.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Pipe printed with SharkBite imprint pattern:
Allows for easy assembly with SharkBite PTC fittings without
use of elaborate and costly tools.
SharkBite pipe:
Strong, flexible, resilient pipe that provides superior
temperature performance.
Complete connection system:
System provides a wide selection of fittings and pipe to
ensure a trouble-free rough-in.
Listed to NSF 14 and CSA B137.5 for use in potable water systems:
Inspector friendly, peace of mind!
Manufactured and tested to meet or exceed the requirements of the ASTM F-876,
ASTM F-877 and CSA B137.5:
Specify and install with confidence!
Variety of connections options, SharkBite PEX can be connected with SharkBite PTC fittings,
or Cash Acme® barbed fittings:
Flexible installation options.
SPECIFICATION
System shall be plumbed using SharkBite Pipe cross-linked polyethylene pipe and all joints
shall be made using SharkBite PTC fittings or brass Cash Acme® barbed fittings with clamps.
Pipe and fittings shall be installed as outlined in the SharkBite PEX installation manual.
SPECIFICATION DATA
Performance:
Maximum Working Pressure:
160 psi @ 73.4°F (23°C)
100 psi @ 180°F (82°C)
80 psi @ 200° F (93°C)
Materials:
Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PEX-B cross-linked polyethylene
CERTIFICATIONS
The SharkBite Pipe is approved for use in all model codes in the US and Canada for use in
hydronic and potable water systems and is certified to the following standards: NSF/ANSI 61,
NSF/ANSI 14, CSA B137.5, ASTM F-876/877, AWWA C904.