SharkBite 3/4 Inch Stop Valve with Drain and Vent, Push to Connect Brass Plumbing Fitting, PEX Pipe, Copper, CPVC, PE-RT, HDPE, 24635LF

I got this shutoff to replace an old brass unit, and it was a breeze to install.I went from old 1/2" copper to 1/2" PEX, and there were no leaks.The only caveat for novices like myself is that the faucet has a flow direction.So, I installed it backwards, and had to remove with the SharkBite tool, and then reverse it for it to work properly.I imagine the old unit had the same features, but this one has a DIRECTIONAL ARROW embossed on the side *(info for my fellow novices).Anyway, it shuts off very smoothly, and the inner packing feels like it has some 'give' for endurance.The bleeder cap functions as it should.Overall, I'm very pleased that I went with SharkBite fixtures, rather than the usual old fuss with solder and rosin.It turned a possible 1 hour job into a 15 minute one.

I added a whole house water filter to my house. I had to cut into the plumbing but the inside water shut off valve wouldn't close. SharkBite to the rescue as it is much faster to make a repair with one of these fittings vs sweating the pipe with solder. This are top quality parts and makes plumbing easy

Replaced a failed shutoff in a tight space, pex made it easy hope it lasts like copper

Works

Our plumbers were supposed to have installed a shut off valve on our outside spigots when they were installed. They only did one, so after 7 years of the old spigot not freezing, of course the one without a shut off valve did. They replaced the spigot under warranty, but said it would be $268 to add one to keep it from happening again! I instead purchased this (on sale, but even full price was a bargain!) Shark bite has helpful videos and insertion charts online, just make sure the pipe is fully inserted and you'll be good to go! Thinking about getting a second one since the valve they DID install doesn't have a drain feature like this and installation is so easy!

I remember back in the day, (actually just a few years ago) when you needed a plumber to install a water line with faucets... Now I am here to tell you that YOU can do this alone with these shark bite fittings. You cut the pipe to length then just push on the faucet. Presto a leak free fitting without a torch or solder!

Works good

I wanted to repair a line for our hose quickly. Our local store did not have this in stock. I ordered online and got it about 2 days later with no problems. It was an easy install and I am very pleased!