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Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy
I watched several videos taking push pull pos valves off,
and just curious about putting a shark bite valve on in the same place?
Anyone have any favorite style valves for under sink and toilet?
I have 1/4 turn 90 degree fitting valves but also just curious. .
Thanks
I can use a pvc glue and a pvc valve but prefer not to due to pvc pipe length limitations for replacements after gluing.
Thanks!
sports "diy" guy
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First, the piping is CPVC and requires CPVC glue - not the standard PVC glue.
I would not want to put shark bite fittings back on because the push pull is shark bite style and where the teeth grab will be in the same place as before.
I know you said you watched you tube videos on removal but you'll be surprised as to how easy they really are to remove. Hold the pipe behind the valve with one hand, grab the valve with the other hand and while slightly pulling the valve rotate it counterclockwise. It takes about 2 revolutions (maybe 3) and it's off. I didn't sand the pipe or anything before installation of the new valve because the CPVC cleaner and glue slightly melt the pipe. Just be sure to push the new valves completely onto the pipe.
I replaced all of my push pull valves with:
Brasscraft 1/2 in. CPVC Inlet x 3/8 in. Comp Outlet 1/4-Turn Angle Ball Valve. No worries about pipe length limitations for replacing because you can unscrew the valve section from the part glued to the CPVC and replace with needed section from a new valve. However, this particular valve has a metal ball, metal stem and metal handle so you probably will never need to replace.
Note that the push pull valves for the toilets and the refrigerator have permanently connected hoses so you'll need new screw on hoses for those. I bought the stainless braided hoses for those. Just get the length that you need.
If you are doing all of them in the house, don't forget the utility sink (2), refrigerator (1) and dishwasher (1).