Specification

Nominal
Size
O.D.
Dimensional Data
0.054
0.103
0.17
0.025
0.035
0.045
1/2”
3/4”
1”
0.625 ± 0.004
0.875 ± 0.004
1.125 ± 0.005
Dimensions are in English units. Tolerances referenced from ASTM F876.
0.070 + 0.010
0.097 + 0.010
0.125 + 0.013
0.475
0.671
0.862
Wall
Thickness
Weight per
.(lbs)
Vol. per
.(gal.)
Median
Performance Data
Technical Data
Materials
Specication Data
33°F to 73°F at 160 psi
180°F at 100 psi
200°F at 80 psi
Minium working temperatur
Maximum working pressure
(5) Chlorine Resistance
(1) UV Resistance
(06) Hydrostatic Stress
We are rated for continuous
recirculation at 140⁰F
one-month UV resistance
T
ested to 630 psi at 73⁰F
Cross-Linked Polyethylene / PEX-A/ Peroxide Method
Typical Installation
Proper Support of SharkBite PEX
SharkBite PEX must be properly supported to protect against
excessive strain. For both vertical and horizontal applications,
we recommend the tubing be supported every 32 in. between
supports, leaving a little slack (1/8”-1/4”) in the tube to allow
for normal expansion and contraction. Always use approved
PEX supports and never use a support that has sharp edges.
Expansion and Contraction
Wall Thickness
ID
OD
Proper PEX Support
32”
32”
Expansion/Contraction Loop Methods
SBPXREPP0121
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Since SharkBite PEX-A tubing will expand and contract during
t
emperature changes, please allow slack when running the
tube through the building. SharkBite PEX-A will expand and
contract at a rate of approximately 1” per 100 feet of tubing
for each 10°F change in temperature (see equation below).
We recommend that offsets and expansion loops be used as
ways to compensate for expansion and contraction.
Expansion rate
1.1” / 10⁰F / 100’
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Horizontal
Nominal size 1” & smaller
Nominal Size 1-1/4” and larger
Vertical
Base of riser
32”
48”
Mid-story guide/every 5’
Support Spacing
Bend Radius
Minimum Bending Radius is 8 times Outside Diameter (OD)