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SHARKBITE PEX TUBING

SharkBite PEX tubing is a cross-linked polyethylene

tubing for a wide range of residential and

commercial plumbing applications. Manufactured

without an oxygen barrier for potable water systems

(available in white, blue, and red) and with an oxygen

barrier for radiant floor and hydronic heating

applications (available in orange). The oxygen

diffusion barrier applied to the exterior limits oxygen

permeation through the tubing wall in hydronic

heating applications which prevents corrosion of

ferrous metal parts in the heating system.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

 Flexible: Easy to install and service.

 Quieter: Minimizes noise caused by water

hammer.

 Resists corrosion and scale buildup: Improves

the performance of the plumbing system.

 Fewer fittings required: Reduces total

installation cost.

 Fewer joints: Reduces the chances of call

backs.

 Pressure test immediately: No waiting for

glue to dry or joints to cool

A repeating SharkBite imprint pattern provides a visual aid to determine

if the tube has been inserted all the way into the SharkBite Push-Fit

Fitting. This feature only works if the tubing is cut between the SharkBite

imprint pattern.

CERTIFICATIONS

The SharkBite tubing with and without oxygen barrier 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 14/61,

 NSF P171,

 ASTM F 876,

 ASTM F 877,

 CSA B137.5

 AWWA C904.

8/6/2014